Harvey, V77 on female vocals?

[kidvybes]

kidvybes, mic tubes don't need burning in, only warming up. I highly doubt you'll find the performance of the mic affected in any way, besides your brain playing tricks on you...

Anyway, any chance you could do a quick recording of the same source and performance (preferably vocal) through both mics, and post the files? That would probably be very useful (and appreciated) by a lot of folks. I can host if you'd like.

...I will try to do the comparison recordings, although I've got a time restraint on this particular session...but I will need your assistance to post the files (I haven't a clue 'bout how to do that)...
...the tube vendor I use for my vintage NOS tubes recommends the "Burn-in" process before recording...also, I was told that MXL actually burns-in V69M mics at their headquarters before using them as warranty replacements...this may be to make sure that there are no defects before shipping...I just figured it can't hurt to give the tubes a good "warming up" before putting them to work...thanks for the info though...

 

[Harvey Gerst]

My God !!

Mr. Gerst, I can't tell you how many times I have listened to this recording. Mrs Danes voice is like velvet rubbing the back of my neck and takes me to a place I rarely go with music anymore. Thank you SO much for posting this tune.

Dennis

Loved it! What a great example of "music happens".

-RD

Sometimes, you do stuff, simply because it's the right thing to do. This was one of those times.

All the musicians played for free, and I didn't charged her anything for the five days of studio sessions. I also gave her the master tape of the Ash Grove sessions (that I recorded of her in the 60's) to release on her label.

There are lots of sessions that I do for free. Sometimes, you do stuff, simply because it's the right thing to do.

Also, keep in mind that she looked like this in the 60's: