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    Is a mic and pre amp enough? Or should I upgrade the sound card

    The connection from your mic preamp to you sound card is line level. 1/4" TRS (balanced cable) is perfectly suitable (and professional) for this connection. In fact, most line level connections between equipment are made using TRS because they are less expensive, take up less space, and are...
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    Mic Preamp (thinking out of the box)

    The Electro Harmonix 12AY7 is an a single channel "real" tube pre < $400. So is the Groove Tubes Brick.
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    Recording Acoustic Guitar with These Mics Available

    There's a technique call "Fattening" I first read about in David Gibson's "The Art Of Mixing." To execute the technique, you first clone your single track, so now you have two identical tracks. Next, pan the two tracks to taste and put a delay of 1 to 30ms on one of the tracks. The fattening...
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    vocal preamp upgrade

    You can also get a True P-Solo for $500--haven't heard it personnaly but the reviews are pretty strong.
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    Equipment to record Grand Piano

    They will capture the feel of the room if they are omni.
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    Ribbons are here!

    It's all Greek to me ku⋅dos1   /ˈkudoʊz, -doʊs, -dɒs, ˈkyu-/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [koo-dohz, -dohs, -dos, kyoo-] Show IPA –noun (used with a singular verb) honor; glory; acclaim: He received kudos from everyone on his performance...
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    What strategy would you take? (preamps and interfaces discussion)

    Not true. These are phantom power "safe." Phantom power may damage a lot of ribbon mics.
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    Electro Voice RE20 or RE27?

    My understanding is that proximity effect is caused by mics with a directional polar pattern, whether dynamic or condenser. The RE20 has Variable-D technology that supposedly helps minimize proximity effect.
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    Finding the "sweet spot" for micing technique?

    I've heard something similar, but it went more like this: "You take the mike that is plugged into your pre amp and hold the tip (in front of the guitar amp) and move it around the speaker, and where it sounds best is where to mike it."
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    What mics are you using to record acoustic guitar?

    1. Webber OM, Larrivee L-30 Nylon. 2. Oktava MC012 + MXL 603s, 2 Naiant MSH1s, single 797 Audio CR998 Tube. 3. Depends on the song and arrangement. Where and how does the guit fit in the mix? 4. It just takes time and patience--get to know your mics and how to place them in your recording...
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    MXL V67G or MXL v69 Mogami Tube? Cast Your Vote!

    I don't know if Han is still around, but if I remember correctly he liked the V69 quite a bit, and Han was no slouch. I haven't heard either mic, but if Mike (Joly) really said the V67 is the best mic < $500 that would include some of his own mics, wouldn't it?
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    Hi HomeRecording, I need to mic upright piano

    JF, have you considered a keyboard controller and a soft synth? Record direct, no mics necessary.
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    Best Pre for under 2500$?

    I'd go with something like Seventh Circle Audio. You could get four top quality pres, (mix and match API 312, Hardy J99, Neve N72 clones) assembled with Op amps, chassis, and power supply for under $2,500. If you can assemble yourself, you'll save a bunch more. These pres have established a...
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    Most Overrated/Overpriced Acoustic Guitars?

    A few--not many in recent years I'll admit. I have lived near Buffalo Brothers since before they were Buffalo Brothers, so I have had the opportunity to play many high end brands, many models, many, many times. I have also purchased several nice guits from Buf Bros (currently a Webber OM and...
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    Most Overrated/Overpriced Acoustic Guitars?

    How many Santa Cruz, Collings, or Goodall's have you played (just to name a few)? My guess is none. :D
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    Most Overrated/Overpriced Acoustic Guitars?

    I have played a couple of Taylors that were outstanding--as good/better as any Cruz, Collings in the room at the time. But in general, out of the hundreds I've played, for what you get for your $, they are overpriced IMO. Sorry Richie.:D They are still good guits, though.:)
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    want to build a high quality tube mic preamp

    These are supposed to be good. http://www.hamptone.com/v/content/hvtp2_info.html
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    Pre to contrast my Speck 5.0

    I think the Speck is probably considered high-end. I have only heard it at the Listening Sessions and was amazed that for acou guit I chose it over every other pre, including the Hardy. I have always felt the Speck would compliment my Sebatron perfectly. You can find the two channel Seb new...
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    need serious advice about acoustic guitar choice (martin, taylor, blueridge, fender)

    Larrivee "D" series would be my choice--around $800. Also look at the Seagulls. Guild GAD series. Breedlove Atlas series. Play before you buy.
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    SDC upgrade from 603 suggestions?

    Wow, give a fellow just a little bit of power, and watch what he becomes.:confused: Sorry, santiu, I think you should mod the 603s before forking out considerably more for other mics. I have an older 603 and an MK012. They sound very similar to me (and to Harvey as well--at least the older...
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