This week I just did my first gig with a pair of cheap Behringer omnis, what a differences a omni makes in the world of strings I love them. Can't wait to get some good ones.

Hi. I always wondered about phantom powered mics- which should I do first?
Power down mixer (phantom power), unplug mic cable, or turn off mic channels? Does it matter? Obviously I bring down faders and monitors first, but then what?

I own a venue and I am recording the shows right now by tracking each instrument. Its working, just too much bleed to get that great recording. The room sounds amazing so I want to record the stage area and the mix that with the vocals. Im looking at these two mics..just kinda wanted to see if anyone on here has anything bad or good to say about these two mics.

Does anyone own a pair of Beyerdynamic DT-880 and especially the new 2005 model? Have you noticed any differences between the older and the new model other than changed look? I’m planning to buy those but I haven’t got a chance to try them. I like the older ones but I’m curious to know if there’s done any kind of improvement for the 2005 model.

scream/yell into a condenser mic? I recall reading somewhere not to do that. True or not? If so, what if I stand back a bit?

Hello!

To start off with, I have never taken any classes in audio engineering and do not have a lot of expertise when it comes to actually knowing how various settings effect sound.

However, I do know what sounds good and can tell when something doesn't sound too good. =)

So, I wanted to get some advice concerning a few things that we run into at our church.

the Audix om7 mic has a purpose built low output (0.9mV)
do you think a standard to cruddy p.a. in a rehearsal room would have enough gain to get the maximum volume before feedback from the mic?
cheers

Hi Folks,

I need some help in choosing a condenser mic for my home studio. I have a decent home studio setup along with a Focusrite twintrak pro mic preamp. My budget is $ 200 - $ 300. I zeroed down on the following models.

Shure KSM27
Audio-Technica AT4040
Audio-Technical AT3035

hiya chaps & chappesses,

I am in the market for a different pair of overhead piano mic's, to use for FIELD RECORDING ie concerts etc.. I record acoustic piano jazz trio's on location. I am looking at Gefell, Josephsons or Beyer.

Would any of you have sound samples or recordings using these mic's on a grand piano?