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Oops! I forgot to mention something: The Fishman Aura DI If I did more acoustic work I'd get one of these for sure. I'd still mic the guitar more often than not, but I can see this being quite useful. Article/sales page Fishman Aura Spectrum DI Imaging Pedal with D.I. | Sweetwater.com...

Not to seem too obvious, but have we eliminated "proximity effect" from the equation?

You don't need 5 mics to capture your kit. All you need is 4 (or even just 3) mics and ityou will be able to record some great drum tracks. 1: Kick 2: Snare 3: OH Left 4: OH Right The overheads will pick up both your toms and cymbals, all while providing that cool stereo spread for those...

If you can swing it why not record both the direct out of the guitar along with the classic dual mic set up at the same time. Going with the direct out will give you the "new classic" 80's power ballad sound, while using a large diaphragm condenser on the body and a small diaphragm condenser on...

Out of the mics listed in the ad, the only one I have any personal experience with is the SM57 (of course). In regards to your question however, the 57 is commonly used as a snare mic even in studios with more expensive mics to choose from. Additionally the SM57 is prefered by some singers...

It's not the gear, but the performance. Gear is one aspect of how things sound, but it really isn't the "magic fix-it" button that people tend to think it is. The biggest difference between "back then" and "today" is that today we tend to record into a computer using some form of DAW, matching...

"Portabe" Mic Idea I was going through my Sweetwater catalog and was reminded of a potential mic solution for you as I had forgotten a special feature that may help you out. The AKG C1000 is a small diaphragm condenser that has a battery powered option built into the mic. No phantom power...

He's using a condenser mic here, but the basics of how close to get to a mic in the studio still apply. Link: Recording Great Vocals In Two Steps - TheRecordingRevolution.com - YouTube I hope this helps.

The only thing you NEED is an interface. Like anything else in life there are plusses and minuses. I could write a book on this but I'll keep it to the point. MINIMAL GEAR: Pros: 1) Less costs as all of that outboard gear will eat up your bank account very quickly. Even if a LA2A plug is...

Sorry I don't have any "ah ha" bits of wisdom for you, but I'm using the Monster Power 2500 and I have been quite happy with it. LINK: Monster Power PRO 2500 PowerCenter | Sweetwater.com Monster PRO 2500 PowerCenter Surge Protector/Power Conditioner Features: ✓Monster Clean Power Stage 2...

I agree, unless one of the folks involved in the recording chimes in we wont ever know. I don't know if you have one in your area, but Guitar Center rents mics, and will let you do side by side demos of mics in store. Well at least the two in my area do. 1) I would check my budget 2) Pick...

That sounds like a pretty sweet mic package. You are basically getting a free mic at this price, and 57's are always useful. The 52 has a nice punch to it from what I can tell on various YouTube videos. I do have to agree with Tom's question though, and that is: what else to you already have...

^ +1 This is sooooo true. This goes along with the "What's the best_____" question. The short answer is that there isn't a "best" anything. As a certified gear junkie, I have struggled with coming to the reality that my music issues have almost nothing to do with my gear, but with me. The...

It sounds like your input levels are too hot. What I mean is, are you overloading your system? If your levels are recorded to loudly into your recording software you will end up with some really nasty clipping (i.e. distortion). Try lowering your input levels on the interface. Then while...

Ooooo sounds like fun. I have a few things for you. Here's an article/video I found on The Recording Revolution.com about recording while camping. This is very good, and rather inspiring. Reader Spotlight: Marco Bucci And His Campsite Recording » The Recording Revolution For home studio...

That's not the polar pattern. That's the "noise gate". :D

^ +1 You totally nailed it! That's what I'm doing, just workin' with what I've got.

I use an AKG D112 "football" mic. It has a rather "pillowy" sound to it, and without EQ it's just a dull thump. If you're looking for a more modern sound you can do that easily enough with some EQ, however the Beta 52 and others like the Audix D6 may be a better choice for you depending on...

Late to this thread but I'll 2nd (or 3rd or 4th) the Aquarian Super Kick II head.

I guess I'll take that as a "No". Oh well, it was worth a shot. =P