Oktava MC319 question

[Pickle]

I just got an Octava MC319, its my first large diaphram condencer and I was wondering if anyone had any tips on mike placement.
Im recording vocals (lead & backup), acoustic guitar, electric guitar a dobro bass guitar ,and drum .
Other mikes that I have are 2-AKG C1000s,
1-AKG D112, 3-Sm58s & 1-Sm57.
Another question I have is ,what mike pre youd recomend using with the MC319? I have an ART MP1 & a Mackie 1202 VLZ Pro.
Im kinda new to this recording thing so any info would be really appreciated.

 

[kristian]

i think Rec. Eng. is going to havea field day with this post.

 

[Cooperman]

Well, I'll try and steal some of Rec. Eng. thunder, but he's the man as far as Octava's are concerned.

Just about any mic will probably sound good thru your ART pre, and my guess is the MC319 will sound REALLY sweet thru it. For vocals you could try the MC319 up close with perhaps a C1000s say 2- 3 feet back and slightly off axis.

Just wait for Rec. Eng. to come along... he's knows what the Octava's are capable of doing.

Good luck!

 

[Recording Engineer]

You guys make me laugh...

Pickle:
May I suggest you do some book and net research on some standard mic positioning techniques and tips for various instuments and the voice. If you can;t find any leads, just let me or use know and we can recommend some books and/or web addresses.

I think you'll like the MC319 on vocals quite a bit. If you need/want a different sound for a second acoustic guitar part, I think the MC319 would be useful; otherwise I think you'll find you like your C1000 better as you're main acoustic guitar mic.

For miking an electric guitar cab, I think it's probably one the best large diaphragm mics you can get at a reasonable budget price; mainly because it doesn't have that exaggerated high-end (like many mics do) which can be a little harsh sounding on electric guitar cabs.

I personally don't like the MC319 on bass guitars (electric cabs or uprights) or bass drums or toms or overheads (drums period I guess). That's where I like to put the mics with the exaggerated high-end.

As far as the pre... If you have both, try them both for everything and see what you prefer with each instrument.

That wasn't bad... Was it guys?