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A number of engineers have found the SM7 to be more suited for female vocals -- and I had such an experience, so there is a bit of validity to that; but we all know that are few rules containting such words as "always" and "never."

VTB-1 -- go for it.

Studio Projects C1 -- I speak from experience. It's a great mike.

If you don't have a ribbon, I would suggest a dynamic. Try even an SM57. If your only option is a LDC or SDC, put it over the shoulder.

Where's the frickin' VTB-2????!!!!!!

Ah, Tito's Tacos. When my wife and I used to live in Mar Vista, we ate at Tito's eeeeevery Friday night...oh, yeah. And they's always a huge line. Another wise stop in L.A. is any Astro Burger. I LOVE L.A.!!!!!

Hey! I just did it. I'm banned, now. Chicks are gonna dig this shit...

Where's the friggin' VTB-2 rod-ramit???!!!!!! How can I put "banned' under my name? Chicks dig that kinda shit.

In a prior thread, Harvey said he got a pleasant surprise by positioning an MXL 603S, I think, about 6" from the bridge, pointing up at the bass player -- as the bass player was the leader and he used this mike to communicate with him, but then found it got the best sound on the bass. Sometimes...

Armistice -- nice trick. I like it. Bodhisan

It also depends on the volume you're getting from your fingerpicking. If you're a soft picker, you will not get a strong input signal from the built-in pres (or most average pres). When I record the softest finger-picking I do, I have my pres turned up all the way, and the signal still isn't...

Peavey is just one of the best amps, period. Built like tanks -- and built in America. If you shop on ebay, you can find some really good Peavey's at a great price.

Just for the heck of it, does anyone happen to know what kind of mike was used to record his guitar for the little dittie for the car commercial on t.v.? I think it's a nylon string guitar....anybody?

I work as an activity director at an assisted living facility, and I bought an old Peavey Backstage last year to use as a "P.A." for resident council meetings, etc., etc. Works great. However, lately I've been getting noise when the input of the mike is pulled to any degree (loud, short spurts...

I've not tried the DMP3, but I've got two VTB-1's in one of their custom racks, and from all I've read, for the price, they give more (and quality) options for their price-range. They do it all for me, and then some. The tube option is nice to have -- and works, as Harvey noted.

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Just got them in the mail on Saturday from Zzounds. HEAVY, built incredibly well, and sound terrific. You will not be dissappointed.

Alec, Get this: "A Musician's Guide To Pro Tools" by producer John Keane. He produced R.E.M., Uncle Tupelo, Indigo Girls, etc. He's been using Pro Tools since it's inception. The book is simple, cuts to the chase, and has been priceless for me in the two years I've had PT. Then you can...

Paul -- don't let Blue Bear's sarcasm daunt you. He's actually a very sweet guy when he lets his toughness down -- and is one of the more experienced among us (hence his not-so-veiled smugness sometimes). There is a mixing/mastering section in this forum. Just go down a few. Great advice on...

I'm with Ronan. I record banjo often, and find that about 15" to 2' out from the head is fine--maybe closer to the neck (but it's amazing how the tone changes with just a two-inch move, so finding that sweet spot is imperative). I've liked results I've gotten with the C1, T3 and my ribbon...