Studio Projects C1 vs My Voice

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Henrik,
Thanks much for the input. I'll give the 45 degree angle a shot during my next tracking session. Shit, I can't remember whether I was close or not on that one... I suppose somewhere in the middle might be cool.

As far as the sugar thing goes, mebbe Diet Coke is OK then???:rolleyes:

Queue
 
Well thank YOU for taking the time to make mp3's of your different song takes and upload them here. It's really a cool thing to do.
 
C1 SPL question...

since this is kind of related to this subject....I'll throw it in.

my vocal style ranges from soft....almost ambient at times.....to a blood-thristy screaming rage.......

How does the C1 handle high volume scream-singing.. I do use good mic technique when tracking (pulling back when I'm louder ect ect...), but I was just wondering how the mic responds in that kind of environment.

How could someone gauge this from a microphones specs? I assume this has something to do with the SPL, but I'm not sure. Fill me in.
 
From the C1 specs:
Max SPL = 131 dB

I'd think you could compare this spec with that of other mics to see which might be "rated" to handle your "blood-thirsty screaming rage". I wouldn't say I'm quite that raucous, but I have done some pretty loud passages with fairly successful results. I think when you are dealing with sounds like that and the dynamics involved, it boils down to the proper use of mic pres, compressors and their respective settings.

Queue
 
Thanks Queue

I read something about the Rode NT1 handling this situation really well......it was an article about SPLs.......it has an Max SPL of 135.....so I guess there not that much of a difference.

I need the C1.
 
Reality check, you guys. Most people's eardrums break around 125 dB. There's no way you can scream that loud, bloodthirst or not... I think the use of the SPL measure is more like: Will this mic break if I stick it into a kick drum?
 
He's Back!

Hey group...Sorry for the dissapearing act, but the hotel in Mexico had shit for modems and no high speed access, so I was out of touch other than emails.

It seems a lot has been going on, so it will take a few days to get back on track with all your questions, but ask away.

SPL...The C1 handles it all. I did a complete drum set with six C1's. One on the kick, snare, two overheads, one on the large floor toms, and one on the Hi Hat. The tracks kicked ass, and not one mic gave in to an SPL problem, nor did the diaphragm give out. The C1 was right under the snare drum (thanks to the small shock mount) and let me tell you, the drummer used the fat end of the stick and was killing that snare.

So scream, kick, hit all you want. The C1 takes it all. Sing close, far, angled, direct, or where ever you want that you think sounds right for you. Keep the questions coming guys.

Alan Hyatt
 
alan, I'll keep this info under advisement if I ever cover Love's "Seven and
Seven Is" from the 60's. At the end of the song, there's a real recording
of a nuclear blast! Not a close miking situation though...
 
Yeah, and I'll be close micing a jumbo jet motor during takeoff. I really like to take advantage of the proximity effect on these kind of sources. Do you guys think I'll need a popper stopper?

:D
 
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alanhyatt said:
I did a complete drum set with six C1's.
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Alan, any chance you could post a snippet of that recording for us to hear? I have server space if that's an issue.
 
zoetrope took the words right out of my fingers.......

I love to hear a sample of that as well.
 
Hey guys,

We are finishing up a demo CD on the Studio Projects mics. It takes a while to do, but it will be available soon. You can have them for free, or download them from my site once they are finished. I will let you know when.

Alan Hyatt
 
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