AT 3035 and what other Mic?

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Hey all,
As stated in the Subject heading, I've got an AT 3035, and I want to get a second mic to compliment it. I've read a lot of threads about miking an acoustice with 2 mics. What would a good 2nd mic be? I read about the Marshall mxl v93, but I don't know if it would be too similar to the AT 3035. I was thinking of a SM 57. Anyone? Anyone?
 
I would consider another AT 3035.

a) because it sounds like a great mic on everything I've heard done with one, and b) It's always a good idea to have a semi-matched stereo pair of something for drum overheads, accoustic guitar, etc.

Other than that, it would completely depend on what kind of stuff you are recording. But if you've already got a decent large-diaphragm condenser, I seriously don't think anyone couldn't benefit by having a Marshall mxl603 on hand. a) It's a kick-ass sounding mic, b) it's cheap, and c) it's good to use on a lot of things, particularly accoustic instruments, drums, etc.
 
I like using one large diaphram and one small diaphram on acoustic guitar.....I assume you mean acoustic guitar. It gives me more options when mixing because the SD captures the brightness and high-end transients well and the LD gives me warmth, and good bass response if I want it.

I use either the AT 4033 or Rode NT1000 for LD, and an AT 4041 for SD. I play a Taylor 414 with Elixer strings. Preamp is a PreSonus MP20.

I would suggest: Oktava MC 012, AT 4041, AT 3031, Marshall 603-never used it but the price is very attractive at around $80, AKG, Neumann, etc. etc. etc.

Another alternative is to buy a second AT 3035 to mic your guitar in stereo.
 
Wide Awake said:

I would suggest: Oktava MC 012, AT 4041, AT 3031, Marshall 603-never used it but the price is very attractive at around $80,
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Thanks for that. So, if you were to choose between an sm57 and a Marshall 603, which would you choose and why?

Thanks
 
The SM57 is a dynamic mic, and dynamic mikes are generally not as sensitive as a condenser mic. Condenser mikes yield good results in aspects such as high frequency detail and transient response. The very things that an acoustic guitar has a lot of.

Condenser mikes must draw power from an external source because they require a constant electrical charge in the pickup element. That's called PHANTOM POWER, and either that is supplied by your mixer or an external preamp. I assume you have that because you own an AT 3035.

The Marshall 603 has received high marks from people on this website that own one....I don't own one so I can't comment on the quality but it is a bargain at $80. There are a lot of other choices starting at about $150.
 
Smoobg said:
So, if you were to choose between an sm57 and a Marshall 603, which would you choose and why?
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In really simple terms: If I were using it to mic accoustic guitar, I would get the 603. It's not even a contest - absolutely nothing records an accoustic better than a 603 for less than $100. If I were recording an electric guitar amp, then I would get the 57 because the 57 is awesome for that job, and although the 603 wouldn't suck, I'm sure it probably woundn't be as good in most cases.

The reasons would take way to long to explain, but I'd suggest taking a look at "the big thread" from Harvey for starters, and do some more research on diaphragm size and the difference between condenser and dynamic mics.
 
I have the 3035 plus a 57 and 2 603's. I love em'
 
I'm running my AT 3035 into an Aardvark DirectPro, which has phantom power and mic pre's built in. I miked the cab, about 6 inches just off center, and it sounded too bassy. what is the recommended distance to place a mic from the cab? I haven't had time to experiment too much.
I'll probably end up getting both the sm57 and the Marshall 603, but it'll be a while(sigh).
 
smoobg,
try using the bass roll off switch on the mic.or activate a filter on your console.

personally, when using condensors on guitar amps, i move them back a fair bit. depending on your room, give this a try.
 
LongWaveStudio said:
smoobg,
try using the bass roll off switch on the mic.or activate a filter on your console.

personally, when using condensors on guitar amps, i move them back a fair bit. depending on your room, give this a try.
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Thanks, I'll try that. Ok, here's a question that will expose my extreme ignorance: Should my AT 3035 be positioned vertically instead of pointing directly at the amp? Thanks.
 
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