Recent content by meriphew

It depends on what you want to use it for. I've got a Royer R-121 that lives on amps/cabs. It's absolutely stellar in that application. I think they go for around $1100 now.

Wasn't Tweedy using an SM7b and a BLUE Mouse for vocal duties?

Most don't need phantom power. There is at least one tube mic that does (Groove Tubes I believe).

Steve - I dont hate the company, Im just not interested in them. They dont spark the flames for me in the same way that other mics do. If and when Neumann takes a new approach, I will have a look. One of my prior bands was on a record label (San Jacinto) that was owned by a guitar player from a...

I've used enough of Neumann's current lineup to not be too interested in trying out the TLM49. I own mics by Soundelux, Neumann, BLUE, Royer, etc, and have found the newer Neumanns to be lacking in most areas when compared to many of the 'botique' mic manufacturers. Obviously it's just my...

All I have to say to Neumann is start using transformers again. Go back to the drawing board or bring back some of the originals. Their current lineup pales in comparison to Brauner, Soundelux, BLUE, & MG.

I'd try a Shure Beta 58, Shure SM7b, and a BLUE Baby Bottle.

Royer R-121.

Yeah. Didn't do much for me.

I personally would pass on the Robbie. I'd prolly go with the Brick, or maybe save a bit more and start an API lunchbox, or get a Chandler Germ. Pres don't have to be tube to sound great.

Ditto that. The Baby Bottle is a great little mic.

Wierd. I own a few great mics (Soundelux, Neumann, Royer, Blue), and I think the Blue Baby Bottle is a pretty damn good mic. It won't work on everything/everyone, but there's hardly any mics that will. Keep in mind that there are supposedly 3 different versions of the BB mic. BTW Jonnyc, what...

I have a Royer R-121. It's phenomenal on amps.

This auction is currently in progress (and there is a feeding frenzy going on over it) for a Neumann U47. Almost 2 days left and it's up to $9k already. http://cgi.ebay.com/Neumann-U47a-u-47a-mic-microphone-complete-lk-new_W0QQitemZ7360073249QQcategoryZ15198QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Don't always put the mic in the same spot out of habit. Not good to do. First make sure you have a good sound out of the speaker, then experiment with the mic placement. BTW, what preamp are you using with the 57? With a good pre and a 57, as long as the sound that's coming out of the amp is...