I would like to know what would be a good microphone to use for recording hi-hat? Usually people will use their highest quality mic on the overheads. Since overheads pick up cymbals, wouldn't you use the same high quality mic on hi-hat too?

I have been getting a lot of questions from readers of a sound advice column I write about getting their first P.A. system. I always suggest they buy SM57/58 mics since I really feel for the bucks they can't be beat but I'm getting questions about mics like the Behringer XS2000 which can be had for $20 each and the Samson R21 mics.

Does any of you have a good suggestion for clip-on mics for a Sax?

Usually this is more a live issue. But thats exactly what I will be tracking over the next few months.
The player wants to move, and not be limited by a mic position.

Thanks
Albert Jochems

Hi All
I am currently recording vocals (female voice) with a RODE NT1, yes I know I know.
I am going directly into the mic preamp on my Trak 2 and into PT at 24 bit 44.1kHz.
OK it's time to upgrade.

I'm still not satisfied with the acoustic guitar sounds I've been able to capture. How do you guys get a nice "primary" guitar take, with some stereo presence to it, while avoiding boominess and phasing problems?

FYI, I'm doing a lot of R&B records where guys are asking for a very forward, present guitar sound... "like the Craig DAvid record" or "like the Babyface record".

Hi,

I'm considering buying a pair of Neumann (Gefell) M582. I was told that they are pretty much the same as Neumann KM54. Can anyone confirm that?

Thanks in advance.

Richard

Hi,

I narrowed down my quest for a good vocal mic to these two - they fit my budget well and both are supposed to sound very good and got good reviews and have an acclaimed brandname.
Which one would you go for? The mic will go in either the Preamps of a Trident 65 or a Joemeek VC1Q. I am looking for a full and close sound, with a fine and detailed top-end.

Hey, I'm selling my ProControl, and I need to buy a unit that will handle the studio monitoring that the ProControl did. ProControl has 4 stereo inputs, 3 of which could be ganged to monitor 5.1. It controls 3 separate stereo speaker systems (either for one surround monitoring system or 1 main stereo, 1 alt stereo, and aux). It also has a talkback section. So...

Which should I get: The old C451 + CK1 or the new AKG C451B ? I am aware that the new model has a fixed capsule and is supposed to have improved specs (noise, max SPL). How do they compare sound-wise ?

Thx for any input,

Matthias

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