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Fairly close, probably six to twelve inches or so. This was a typical live stage performance, and the recording shared the mics with the FOH. Obviously, you're hearing plenty of ambiance around it, but that's because there are room mics open and also the bleed from all the open instrument and...

In the right room with the right piano, I'd tend to think a ribbon would be an excellent choice as well. I mentioned wanting my ACM-310s as piano mics, but I didn't describe my environment. 99% of my recordings are made in live concert settings - clubs and halls with a wide variety of...

I posted some samples of the ACM-310 a few months ago. I used them on the dobro and the fiddle on this recording: http://home.roadrunner.com/~gilliland/Sample.mp3 I think they hold up pretty well. I didn't EQ them at all, so you're hearing the native sound of the mic. However, obviously...

Sorry, Randy, but it's going to be in alphabetical order by username on this BBS. ;)

I think that this would be a good time for me to post my usual warning to the new folks. (I've done this with each of the group buys so far.) So here it is: Every participant in this process should treat this project as a gamble. There is risk here, and YOU are the one taking it. Don't put...

I haven't seen anything stating a new cutoff date for payments in either this forum or the mass emails. Have I missed something? As far as I know, that date has not yet been set.

In general, I far prefer the KMS105 to the C535 for vocals. The 535 is a bit on the bright side, and it can easily become sibilant with some vocalists. Sometimes it's the right choice, though - the extra brightness can benefit some particularly deep voices. For example, I used one to record...

Chance, it is VERY clear to all of us with whom you've worked over the past several years on group buys that you are completely on the level. We see minimal risk in fronting money to you for these purchases. But Paypal isn't looking at you, per se. They are simply looking at a type of...

Those are the 6 micron panties. You'll get a better response with the 2 micron panties. Be careful how you handle them, though. You're dealing with some delicate equipment. :D:o

Yes, they operate on 120 or 240.

I just got a PM from someone who seemed to have the impression that I was a part of the ensemble performing on the recording referenced above. Just in case I managed to confuse anyone, let me make it clear - I am only the engineer for this recording. The musicians are exceptional, but I am NOT...

:rolleyes:;) That's funny! I didn't catch that reference the first time I heard it. I'll get in touch with Chris and let him know that he needs to fix that! Maybe I'll have two more ACM-310s by then! :D And, sure, I'll get you on the guest list.

ACM-310 samples I just posted a link to a good sample of the ACM-310s on the main group buy thread. Here's a link to the actual post: https://homerecording.com/bbs/showthread.php?p=2892057#post2892057

Some of you may recall that I posted a brief sample of the ACM310 here about six weeks ago in a live concert recording. The finished recording from that night has now been posted, so anyone who wants to hear the ACM-310s in action can listen to the full two hour show if they like. It's all...

Understood. But the question is when will it be ready, and how will it be handled at that time? I'm not looking for an exact date, but a guess for planning purposes. I'm assuming that it will be ready in time for the 2009 group buy, but that may not be accurate. Any thoughts?

It'll take a long time. Plan on it taking a year, and you can be pleasantly surprised if it takes less than that. I don't recall the exact dates, but it seems to me that we started talking about mics for the last group buy around last January, actually placed our orders around April, and took...

I agree with you on the simplicity angle - that's why I'm really most interested in the two-channel pre when it gets here. I'll probably buy one of the 73s just to get a sense of its character, but I'd much rather see a simpler version with two (or even four!) channels in one box in the long...

I'll second that - the starquad cables that I've purchased from Audiopile are the best ones in my cable bag.

And clicking on the little emblem (down arrow?) at the left of each thread will take you directly to the first post since your last visit. It's really easy to follow threads this way.

I understand, but I'd never, ever use it. My preference would be for a smaller, more portable unit with at least two channels in the box. Pretty much all of my work is done on location, so I'd never use the EQ while tracking. So the simpler two-channel unit is the only one that holds any...