Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" was recorded by Bruce Sweiden through a Massenburg console and a Shure SM7 mic. Bruce said he wanted the sound of a dynamic mic specifically, and not a large condensor(Mix Mag 1997). This was a number one song, and was the Hottest! thing when I was in 3rd grade. To all my fellow gear junkies...when in doubt use your ears and experiment, not your wallet.

The other thread was getting so bloated, I thought I'd start a new one.

I've been reading with interest all the tributes to Recorderman's 2 drumstick overhead configuration, but have been kind of set in my ways about drum recording for a while. Finally, on a session today I thought I'd take the plunge and revamp everything I ordinarily do.

ok. doing a singer-songwriter thing. she plays quiet.

mic collection:

soundelux U95s
2x km184
2x earthworks TC 30k
Royer SF-12 [with custom transformer made for me and my mic preamp by greg, the designer of...].
mic preamp: pendulum mdp-1

into rosetta a/d.

i like to track hot...

what to do?

Hi I'm new in this forum and I wanted to know if you can seek advice a good mic technique for electric guitars so much clean as distorted.
I should record a guitarist (I am used Steve Vai) and I would like you to advise me that mics to use for the recording (1 or 2 mics) and that mics position should use.
Also some mix tricks for the guitars

Hi I plan on making a big mic purchase (big for me) and would like opinionsfor a male vocal mic. I'm currenty thinking the Lawson 46 but am interested in others including BLUE mics, Sounddelux, etc. The AT 4060 looks tempting for the price but I want a really good mic?

Soes anybody have a source besides Al Grundy for Neumann SP 77 transfer console modules I need a Set of gain controls which are the W/476 and I need another W-430 module .

I'm using a Pro Tools Mix setup with Focusrite Red Pre's. I have 16 channels to use and some good mics: U87 and a pair o' km184's, 4 sm87's, and some stuff I use for live and "normal" applications such as 57's D112's and 58's...

I am planning to upgrade my signal chain for recording electric guitar. Couple of questions...and yes, I too am awaiting the RMMP...

What is the best mike for Micing a cabinet? I have using SM57's for awhile. They sound ok, but I guess I want something different. My preamp does need to be upgraded and I am currently using the RNC.

sorry for another "what mic is best" post, but:

i am just wondering what i should check out for mics [vocal, mostly] that have mad air on the top end...

preferably not wildly pricey.

--owen

Any general or specific thoughts/opinions about the pros and cons of the quality or character differences between the two brands?

Thanks