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CAD M-9 mic?

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I'm looking for a large diaphram tube condensor, mainly to record drums and vocals. I like to mic drums with just a (borrowed) GrooveTubes GT-1 as an overhead, and an SM-57 on the snare. I like the natural sound I get this way. Since the GT is borrowed I need to get my own mic soon.

Mic Power supply's a hummin-OK to use a ground lift adapter?

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So there's one and only one thing in the studio here that introduces ground hum.

A power supply for a tube mic.

Everything's on one isolated circuit BTW.

A 3 to 2 prong ground lift adapter will silence this nutty piece o' hummin gear, but is it safe? (This mic will be used for a D/I'd electric guitarist who will be simulaneously playing and singing).

Help Me Buy a Mic - Part 2 - What is Bright/Thin vs Warm

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Ok -I know this is going to sound stupid to most of you experienced recording artist/producers/engineers etc. But - what is a warm sound vs a thin or bright sounding mic?

Also - can you email me or allow me to download some sample MP3 or wav files with examples of what warm and bright/thin etc. If not, can you direct me to a link with some samples files - I appreciate it.