I'm lost! I'm hoping someone can help me with this. I keep seeing the term X/Y Micing configuration but can't seem to find an explanation of it in the posts. I'm assuming it refers to the position of the mics relative to each other, or is it the position of the booms? I am Micing my cymbals with 2 overheads and close Micing the drums.

I'm in the market for a pair of mics that I can use on everything which I know is impossible (except for my beloved sm57) I'm upgrading from a pair of SP C-1s and I want a serious mic that will work in a rock setting for electric guitar and vocals (as well as 'gasp' overheads, bass, and acoustic guitar).

there is this issue that has been bothering me for a while... I'm soon going to consider a Mixer/soundcard combo (or something like the FW1884)

I was watching Alice in Chains Unplugged last night and during the song Frogs, Layne Staley uses some type of microphone that seems to utilize a smaller bandwidth to get a really cool effected sound. It looked silver.

Does anyone know what type of mic he is using? I would love to use one live.

Thanks for any info.

Jeremy

Hi All,

Ok. Setting up a small studio in the next 6 months for local bands to record on.

Now I expect to have mostly Rock->Heavy rock/metal and all in between but I will have some ambient and Rap here and there.

Now I need to out fit the studio with mics for all seasons.

I'm interesting in these 2 Mic (for all around) any comment guys?
Thanks

Hi Kurt. I was wondering if you could give me some advice.

I'm going to be tracking some Heavy Guitars for a project I'm working on, and I want to use a condenser on the guitar cab. But I'm a little worried that this will damage my condenser Mic. I plan on using a Studio Projects C3 along with an SM57.

I was wondering if there is anyway to measure SPL so I know if it's safe to use my C3 at close range on the Guitar Cab.

How would you mic a drum kit with these mics?

Re-20
D112
2 Oktava 012's
Sen 441
3 Sen clip on live tom mics (model ?)
Studio Projects C1
Sm57