I listened to the Stusio Projects B-series sessions CD but for some reason can't get on thier web page to see what mikes and preamps were used on the tracks. Is there someplace else where I can get the info or can anyone tell me what mike and preamp combinations were used on tracks 18, 27, 37, 41,57, 58 and 62? Thanks, Don
Need help w/Studio Projects B series CD
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JuSumPilgrim
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Save your money and stick with the C-series. What their CD demonstrates very well are how lousy the B series is on vocals. The sibilance on every track was really not smooth...harsh and chunky come to mind.
I agree with the siblance issue. I'm more intrested in what preamps were used. I was considering getting 1 or 2 B-series mikes for O/H drum mikes, after hearing the CD I don't think the B-series would suit that purpose for me. However I would like to know what preamps were used. By the way I do own a C1 and am happy with it. Thanks, Don
alanhyatt
PMI Audio Group
Both C and B Series key code downloads are Here
Maybe something came across on the CD but the B Series is not sibilant. The 3 micron capsule as a result of its thickness offers a more extended high end, but if you actually use a B Series mic, I do not think you will find it sibilant. They do need a pop filter because of the smaller diaphragm thickness, but no one has complained about sibilance. So I am not sure why the CD presents that. I have not listened to it once it was mastered and pressed.
If you want to read a review on a B Series Mic, go Here
Maybe something came across on the CD but the B Series is not sibilant. The 3 micron capsule as a result of its thickness offers a more extended high end, but if you actually use a B Series mic, I do not think you will find it sibilant. They do need a pop filter because of the smaller diaphragm thickness, but no one has complained about sibilance. So I am not sure why the CD presents that. I have not listened to it once it was mastered and pressed.
If you want to read a review on a B Series Mic, go Here
I'll admit I was listening to the CD on crappy speakers. Anyway I can't judge how the mikes would sound as drum O/H's from The CD. I was looking for a mike/pre combo for O/H that would capture more drum body and tame the harshness of the cymbals. I think a ribbon mike would probably serve that purpose. Thanks, Don
JuSumPilgrim
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Maybe I characterized it wrong...the B series is not especially sibilant but the esses are not smooth at all. The 8-12k range sounds strange, uneven and not really transparent.
If youre trying to tame the harshness of the cymbals I would experiment with mic positions first before I changed the mic or pre. Try moving the overheads behind the drummer midway between the drums and cymbals.
If youre trying to tame the harshness of the cymbals I would experiment with mic positions first before I changed the mic or pre. Try moving the overheads behind the drummer midway between the drums and cymbals.
alanhyatt
PMI Audio Group
alba359 said:
Right click on link and save it to disc. If that does not work, e-mail me at alan@pmiaudio.com and I will e-mail it to you.
Rossi
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I own a B1 and I can assure you it's not sibilant at all. In fact it's much less bright than most budget condensers. As a vocal mic it's not particularly "flattering. It is a good vocal mic for bright voices and shouters. Unlike many other chinese capsule mics it doesn't crap out on loud vocals." I mainly use it on electric guitar and bass, just because it's not that bright.