We aquired (for free) a valley people 610 stereo compressor/expander from my parteners work (a cable tv distributor who was going to throw it, and a ton of soundproofing foam out) and I'm just curious what exactly an expander does.

Hoping for clear Hi-Mids to Hi's, being a well defined sound without sounding steely like SM81s.

Looking to use them "for the tone" while close Micing for "definition"

(I read that somewhere here, I think, and its been a helpful way to listen. Thanks.)

Im limited to about $500, maybe $600 if there is no other considerable option.

What can you suggest?

I've been looking for some time now at getting a new mic ( I currentley own one mic an AT4033 and haven't had great succsess with it on rap vocals a couple of female singers have had great results though which that mic exsels at that anyway )

Hi Group -

This is my first post in this section. Tomorrow I'm set to run sound for a high school jazz (horn) ensemble outdoors. I'm planning on using two 57's in a "Y" pattern for the group coverage. Also - another 57 or two for solos.

Am I way off on the "group" mics? Any help appreciated. Thanks!
-Scott

Anyone got any suggestions on which mic to buy for around 200$ Canadian? I'm going to be using it to mainly record vocals and some guitar, mostly hard rock type stuff. I'm going to be using it in a very small room is that bad?

I'm putting together a modest home "studio" for recording primarily voice and acoustic guitar. I'm thinking I'll get a Korg D1200 PDS. I'm considering two from the following: RODE NT1, Audio-Technica 3031, 3035 (are any good for either purpose? am I wasting money by not getting something better?).

Does anyone have suggestions as to what mics works best by applications:

Hard Rock Vocal
Blues Vocal
Pop Vocal
Ballad Vocal
Choir Vocal

Is there a resource ont he web that might explain what mics work best by application?

Hello all, i'm currently looking to buy some mics for a home project type studio. The cost needs to be bear minimum as its mainly for pre-production and i can't afford anything too flash.
I was hoping to buy just enough mics to do a kit on 8 tracks (Basic PC with midiman delta1010 setup). I was hoping that I can also use these same mics for Micing guitars/bass and vocals.

I am looking into getting some mics for recording drums. Was thinking about getting the Shure Drum pack which comes with a Beta 52, and 3 sm57s.

Seems to be a pretty cool technology this new dynamic phantom powerd microphone.
has anyone had the opportunity to test this gizmo?
:)