Mics for acoustic guitars and vocals....

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Aceboympk said:
Well, I haven't recorded anything...ever. But, I'm putting together my own "studio" to record the songs I've written. The mics are for VOX and ACT GTR. After reading just about as much as humanly possible and talking with A LOT of people, I decided to go with the Peluso mics.

I have no idea when I'll be skilled enough to actually post a link to a sample, but I'll figure it out sooner than later if all goes well and I get a little help from the folks around here.

The benefit will be more for home recording idiots such as myself who don't have an actual studio. My recording will be done in a simple room. I'm hoping that I don't have to put in any acoutic treatments because the House Boss would change the locks. So, either my recording will sound good in a plain room, or it won't. No epiphany for anyone I'm sure, and I know noone will spend sleepless nights waiting for a few samples. But, I'll share them as soon as I can.

Regards,
Mark
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Oddly enough, your samples will be the ones I am anticipating the most. I have yet to hear a sample of the Peluso mics...and I'm really, really curious about them. Which Pelusos are you going for?
 
Sound clips sound great. I think that mic combo will be perfect for me. Thanks for posting it. Mhmm.

JBlaze
 
you're welcome... the e22S is a very useful utility mic... it's used quite often and I've heard similar praise for the C42.

-kp-
 
Peluso Mics

For ACT GTR I'm going with Peluso's CEMC6. Factory pair #59, 60. For VOX I'm going with the Shure KSM44 or KSM27. I ordered both and will be sending one back. If I can tell the difference between the two, I'll keep the KSM44. Otherwise, it will go back. That MXL960 sure does look interesting though for $179!

I'm also going to keep my eyes open for a pair of used and heavily discounted SP C4 mics. I'm sold on the concept, and I'd love to have both pairs to do an A/B. Unless of course someone will lend me theirs? :rolleyes: And no, noone will be shipped the Peluso's in return. I know, I don't like sharing. My wife tells me that all the time.

It was a hard decision b/c I think the guys at PMI (Alan, Brent) are excellent at customer service and making a very good product. The price point for the Peluso's is $175 more. That's a lot of money when it comes to the bottom end of mid-level grade mics.

The reason I went for the Peluso's was the design following the Schoeps. The metal work is done in China to reduce the cost, but John hand assembles them here in the good ol' USA. The people who have heard them are blown away by their sound. So, IF they are that good, it will be worth the extra $175.

That isn't any crack against what Alan and Brent are doing at PMI. As I said, I'm going to be keeping my eyes open for a used pair, or a B-stock pair. If nothing else, PMI is going to be getting better and better and better. They're already talking about an upgrade to the C4's. It was really a coin toss, but I know that I always want a little better sound. I started playing guitar on a Yamaha 1-1/2 years ago. Now I own two Martins (D-41 and OM-28 John Mayer Signature). To get a little better sound, its crazy how much more money one must spend. Its definitely an exponential relationship b/c a little better sound costs a lot more money. :eek:

That will mean I'll probably have to do some acoustic treatment to my room, which means that I'll be building a project studio downstairs in the basement in the future. That is after we finish the 3 story addition to the house.

Well, hope that helps.

Regards,
Mark
 
So, what happened, any followup on this thread on how you liked the Peluso CEMC6 mics and the KSM44?
 
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