I had a recording session today with a very talented female singer. I put up a selection of microphones -
SP C1 (typically what sounds best on a couple of my main male artists)
SM7B (rarely find anything that sounds good on this, but I keep trying because Harvey likes it)
MXL 67 (often use this for background singers)
Oktava ml52 (cheap ribbon)
MXL 69 (tube)
In the past the 69 has been too dark for my taste. I've tried it a couple of times without liking it very much. But I knew it depends on the source material, so this morning I dutifully put it on the stand, let it warm up for an hour or so, and auditioned it next to the other mentioned microphones.
WOW -- I found a great use for it! The sound from this (on this one person's voice) was far and away the best. Rich, detailed, yet smooth.
I guess you never know what's going to sound good!
-lee-
SP C1 (typically what sounds best on a couple of my main male artists)
SM7B (rarely find anything that sounds good on this, but I keep trying because Harvey likes it)
MXL 67 (often use this for background singers)
Oktava ml52 (cheap ribbon)
MXL 69 (tube)
In the past the 69 has been too dark for my taste. I've tried it a couple of times without liking it very much. But I knew it depends on the source material, so this morning I dutifully put it on the stand, let it warm up for an hour or so, and auditioned it next to the other mentioned microphones.
WOW -- I found a great use for it! The sound from this (on this one person's voice) was far and away the best. Rich, detailed, yet smooth.
I guess you never know what's going to sound good!
-lee-