Had a chance to play around....

[Michael Jones]

...with that RCA77DX.
Tried recording, well, what else, Grand Piano.
It seems like I really have to cut the bass frequencies on it other wise, I get a painful "thump" on the bass notes. When I cut the bass, it lacks definition, and the highs end up sounding kind of "tin-ny." I tried using it in Bi-Polar (i.e. Fig. 8) mode with the bottom attenuator set to V1, and the mic set at the bend in the grand, about 12" above the rim. Then I tried moving the mic inside, about 18" above the harp, with the same, less than desireable results. I'm lost! I don't know how to use this mic, in this application. Does anyone have ANY suggestions?

 

[Harvey Gerst]

...with that RCA77DX.
Tried recording, well, what else, Grand Piano.
It seems like I really have to cut the bass frequencies on it other wise, I get a painful "thump" on the bass notes. When I cut the bass, it lacks definition, and the highs end up sounding kind of "tin-ny." I tried using it in Bi-Polar (i.e. Fig. 8) mode with the bottom attenuator set to V1, and the mic set at the bend in the grand, about 12" above the rim. Then I tried moving the mic inside, about 18" above the harp, with the same, less than desireable results. I'm lost! I don't know how to use this mic, in this application. Does anyone have ANY suggestions?

Distance is the key to using an RCA 77DX. Try it about 4 to 6' away, set flat, in figure 8 mode. Piano lid up. In a good room, the sound should be gorgeous.

 

[Michael Jones]

Thanks Harvey, I'll try that out today!
This thing needs a LOT of gain? Yes?
(my room is fairly dead. high ceilings, carpeted floors, aurelux foam on the walls.)
Here's a pic:

 

[Harvey Gerst]

Wow, nice room.

Yes, the RCA 77DX requires a LOT of gain.

 

[CyanJaguar]

hey,

if you dont get it to work, I'll trade you for a 4033 and $200

 

[Michael Jones]

hey,

if you dont get it to work, I'll trade you for a 4033 and $200

Hmmm, I dunno,,, maybe if you threw in a AKG C1000S.

 

[Harvey Gerst]

quote:
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Originally posted by CyanJaguar
hey,

if you dont get it to work, I'll trade you for a 4033 and $200
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Hmmm, I dunno,,, maybe if you threw in a AKG C1000S.
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In that case, I'd ask for the 4033, the AKG C1000S, AND $300.

 

[baldguy]

Sweet room!

 

[CyanJaguar]

I'll give you a 4033 with shock mount, $150, and a shure sm57 and a iomega zip drive

 

[Michael Jones]

Well, maybe I'll just keep it.
They make nice lamps:

 

[Henrik]

But...isn't it harmful for the ribbon to stick a light bulb in the mic like that?!

 

[TexRoadkill]

I believe I saw one of those RCA's (non lighted version) at the Tempe, AZ Guitar Center if anyone is interested.

 

[Michael Jones]

But...isn't it harmful for the ribbon to stick a light bulb in the mic like that?!

Naw, those ribbons are super, indestructo, tough!!

 

[Michael Jones]

I believe I saw one of those RCA's (non lighted version) at the Tempe, AZ Guitar Center if anyone is interested.

What were they asking for it? (just curious)