Well, I record a lot of speed punk music (think old DRI, RKL, Suicidal Tendencies, etc...), and I've just about had it with my Audix OM5. I just can't get a natural sound out of it: it isn't bright enough; I have to EQ so much it just sounds unnatural by the time I get it to the point where the vocals are clean and cutting.

Hey,
I am recording stereo acoustic guitar. The only mics I have are a Shure SM57 and a Shure SM58 - so I'm using 1 near the 12th fret and 1 near the bridge.

I see there are a lot of 'what mic should I buy' questions here, so apologies in advance for yet another one...

anyone used one?

my bandmate is interested in buying one.

i believe he will use it for tracking vocals, maybe some drum overheads, and for acoustic instruments.

i read reviews, and so far it looks like a really solid microphone.

thanks in advance, guys.

I'd love any insight or thoughts anyone could drum up here on this subject.

My band just grabbed a Behringer PMP3000 (1200W peak powered mixer - I know most Behringer gear is weak, just needed something to get by) for a little more vocal punch and the ability to play some medium sized venues that don't have a house PA.

So, I thought maybe I'd branch out into condensers. I plan on trying it out for vocals and on my guitar cabinet. So, anyone have any experience with this babie? https://www.carvinguitars.com/products/single.php?product=CM-87S.

Hello.

I'm about to buy a microphone and found 4 mics which look quite good. But I'm not sure which one to buy, so which of the following mics would you recommend:

Audio-Technica AT2020 (99€)
Audio-Technica AT3035 (198€)
AKG Perception 220 (189€)
Studio Projects C1 MkII (198€)

Hey guys,

But I can't say that I 'need' it; I just want one. I only record vocals (my own) acoustic and electric guitars. Right now I go between a 4033 a Bluebird and a 58.

I'd like to keep it around $500 - $700 +/- so I've looked (new and used) a bit at things like the K2, KSM44, 4060, T3, etc.

Totally open for some suggestions.

Hi,

I am trying to figure out the right way to use my AT2020 side address microphones in an XY technique for drum overheads. I just can't seem to understand it by reading articles about it because none of the microphones in the diagrams are side-address.

Also, is XY the best technique the best for drum overheads?

Thanks to anyone that can help me!