I'm recording classical violin in a neutral room. What mics do you like ?

ok i m Micing a 4x12 cab with a sm57 Micing the center of the cone, and read that a u87 at the edge of the cone is quiet good for taking low end as a second mic, but there is my question how far from the cab do i put the u87, in which direction, what type of capture do i choose ?

Hi everyone

I'm just wondering if people here use the 'standard' classical mics for rock music.

The mics I mean are by Schoeps, DPA/B&K, Sennheiser MKH series.

Just wondering...

John Stafford

Is this done with a sound source and a spectrum analyzer? Or just by ear? How similar is matched?

TIA

RR

This probably goes under the mastering context, but how many of you have found the volume war translating out to acoustic music?

I will do dynamic manipulation- especially to the performances with massive dynamic swings. However, I have a chamber music client that has been killing me with requests for less dynamic range.

I just ordered a K2 today. Was wondering about other peoples experiences using a tube mic (specifically the K2) on cabinets...
Thanks

I just purchased a RODE K2 today. was hoping for some tips on upkeep and use. I haven't ever used a tube mic, though some studios i worked for had them. Anything will be appreciated...

Okay let's say I have a limited budget(true) and let's say I have not yet bought my gear(true) and let's say I won't have clients looking over my shoulder and asking 'why there is the noticeable absence of a U87'(true):

If I'm reading you guys right, I'm hearing that an SM57 can sound like gold run through a great pre, but a $2G mic sounds like yik run through a cheapo pre-amp.

Hi all,
I'm curious about these mics. I don't think I've ever seen one mentioned here regarding a mic strategy. As a previous inhabitant of the outside world, I was initially surprised not to see them mentioned more often -although I had since forgotten that they existed -I really should get out more often! I'm especially curious about the preamp.

Thanks
John

Hi All:

Newbie on this forum. Wanted to get some feedback on upcoming purchases.