Edginess of the B&E strings

[Chuckschwandt]

I recording flat to analog tape through a Bellari Pre and a Neumann M147 large tube condensor. When playing back into my moniters, I have a harsh mid range edge coming from the high unwound strings (B&E). I have sent the signal through my parametric EQ and cut the 800 HZ a bit; it helped. I'm not satisfied with the results. I would like to try some other techniques. Maybe I'm doing something wrong too.

[Track Rat]

Try a small diaphram mic like a SM-81 or KM 184

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[Ears]

Yeah

Sometimes tube to tube (mic to pre) can have that effect from being in line. Try the mic in a solidstate mixer input for comparison.

[This message has been edited by Ears (edited 06-22-2000).]

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[Chuckschwandt]

I have a Audio Technica 4031 but I
get a mid range problem there too.
I'll look into your suggestions - thanks.

Some suggested using a desser in the
side chain of my compressor. Interesting
concept...

Chuck

[Chuckschwandt]

OK Ears...I will try going straight to
my 1202 VLZ Mackie and see if I get a
better signal. Thanks much...

Chuck
http://www.chuckschwandt.com