Tell us about or let us see your mic collection
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leddy
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jeff5xo said:
If you don't need a matched pair or just want to try one, I've had good luck picking them up on Ebay for about $100, sometimes less. I also like the Mk319, used it as a drum OH last week for a live jazz combo and it was the best drum OH track I ever got. I almost did not need to mic the rest of the kit, even the bass drum had a nice presence.
MadAudio
Damned if I do
You can see most of my mics (and a few other people's) here: http://www.recordingproject.com/bbs/viewtopic.php?t=5512&highlight=. I've since added an MXL V67 to the collection.
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mrface2112
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<<That is almost permission to go get one, what's your next move, Wade?>>
well, Kenny, to be honest, i'm not sure and i could use some help.
part of me wants another V67 for overhead duties--i *love* my current V67 in that role and a pair of them would be nice for stereo. but that's not a burning concern as i don't record drums all that frequently, and i don't use my V67 for all that much as it is.
along that line, i need a better snare mic--i'd like a beyer 201, but again, i don't record drums (or amps) all that often.
part of me REALLY wants an SM7. my RE-38 is a very close cousin to the RE20/27, so i do have the "good dynamic" role filled......but i'd really like to acquire an SM7.
honestly, of anything, i'm leaning towards a tube mic. the V69 and V77 have always been pretty high on my list, and i have to admit that the new MXL tube mic may be intriguing. i seem to have missed out on the GT44's at GC......but honestly, after thoroughly enjoying my Dragonfly, i'm not sure i want another chinese-made "knockoff", no matter how "good".
so.....i'm really torn. to be totally honest, i think my mics are "ok" for now--especially with the addition of the Dragonfly a few months back......it's my outboard mic pres that need work. i've got a mackie 24*4, which is fine for "a lotta cheap pres", a VTB1 and a Symetrix 528.....and that's IT.
so honestly, i think my $$ would be better spent on an RNC, or maybe on one of those Old School Audio lunchboxes (and then subsequent channel cards) than on another mic right now.
your thoughts?
cheers,
wade
well, Kenny, to be honest, i'm not sure and i could use some help.
part of me wants another V67 for overhead duties--i *love* my current V67 in that role and a pair of them would be nice for stereo. but that's not a burning concern as i don't record drums all that frequently, and i don't use my V67 for all that much as it is.
along that line, i need a better snare mic--i'd like a beyer 201, but again, i don't record drums (or amps) all that often.
part of me REALLY wants an SM7. my RE-38 is a very close cousin to the RE20/27, so i do have the "good dynamic" role filled......but i'd really like to acquire an SM7.
honestly, of anything, i'm leaning towards a tube mic. the V69 and V77 have always been pretty high on my list, and i have to admit that the new MXL tube mic may be intriguing. i seem to have missed out on the GT44's at GC......but honestly, after thoroughly enjoying my Dragonfly, i'm not sure i want another chinese-made "knockoff", no matter how "good".
so.....i'm really torn. to be totally honest, i think my mics are "ok" for now--especially with the addition of the Dragonfly a few months back......it's my outboard mic pres that need work. i've got a mackie 24*4, which is fine for "a lotta cheap pres", a VTB1 and a Symetrix 528.....and that's IT.
so honestly, i think my $$ would be better spent on an RNC, or maybe on one of those Old School Audio lunchboxes (and then subsequent channel cards) than on another mic right now.
your thoughts?
cheers,
wade
Mics
Lets see, instead of a mortgage, new car, or anything else for that matter, I chose:
- Neumann U87 - 1
- AKG Solid Tube - 1
- AKG 451B - 1
- AKG D112 - 1
- Royer 121 - 2
- AT 4050 - 2
- AT ATM25 -1
- AT 4000C - 1
- Shure 57 - 4
- Shure 58 - 2
- Shure SM7 - 1
- Shure Beta 87 -1
- Earthworks SRO - 2
- Sennheiser 421 - 2
- Sennheiser 604 - 3
- Sennheiser 602 - 1
- Electrovoice Re20 - 1
- Rode NT5 - 2
- The "Shack" Omnis circa 1978 - 2
Pretty Much settled for now,,,,,,,lol. I haven't used the 87 all that much,,,,,been considering dropping it and getting a few other boutique mics. Of course for some reason people actually call to see if I have this mic,,,,,,,,then of course 90% of the time,,,,,,,,it doesnt work or match up for them !!!!! Damn Neumanns !
- Dano
Lets see, instead of a mortgage, new car, or anything else for that matter, I chose:
- Neumann U87 - 1
- AKG Solid Tube - 1
- AKG 451B - 1
- AKG D112 - 1
- Royer 121 - 2
- AT 4050 - 2
- AT ATM25 -1
- AT 4000C - 1
- Shure 57 - 4
- Shure 58 - 2
- Shure SM7 - 1
- Shure Beta 87 -1
- Earthworks SRO - 2
- Sennheiser 421 - 2
- Sennheiser 604 - 3
- Sennheiser 602 - 1
- Electrovoice Re20 - 1
- Rode NT5 - 2
- The "Shack" Omnis circa 1978 - 2
Pretty Much settled for now,,,,,,,lol. I haven't used the 87 all that much,,,,,been considering dropping it and getting a few other boutique mics. Of course for some reason people actually call to see if I have this mic,,,,,,,,then of course 90% of the time,,,,,,,,it doesnt work or match up for them !!!!! Damn Neumanns !
- Dano
paddyponchero
New member
crazydoc said:
hahahaha
Nick The Man
New member
does anyone have any pictures ...it makes things easier and cooler
Blue Bear Sound
New member
No big deal - you mount them in the Funk Logic plates and it makes them REALLY pretty:sile2001 said:
My shit's nothing unusual or special, but...
(4) SM57 (I don't really care for them but they're alright utility mics)
(1) EV 635
(1) Sennheiser e609 (I wouldn't mind picking up another one of these)
(1) MXL v67G
(2) Oktava 012
(2) Oktava MK219 (I don't care what anyone says, I like these, and I only paid $30 for them)
(1) Audio Technica ATM25
(1) Shure 550 desktop paging mic (I plan on using this for talkback one day, and its got a frequency response with no high or low end which gives it a real low-fi sound)
Various Shure, AKG, and AT dynamic live mics
and sometimes my cousin loans me his AT 4033
No more mics for me until I scrape together the cash to get myself an A&H MixWizard 16:2.
(4) SM57 (I don't really care for them but they're alright utility mics)
(1) EV 635
(1) Sennheiser e609 (I wouldn't mind picking up another one of these)
(1) MXL v67G
(2) Oktava 012
(2) Oktava MK219 (I don't care what anyone says, I like these, and I only paid $30 for them)
(1) Audio Technica ATM25
(1) Shure 550 desktop paging mic (I plan on using this for talkback one day, and its got a frequency response with no high or low end which gives it a real low-fi sound)
Various Shure, AKG, and AT dynamic live mics
and sometimes my cousin loans me his AT 4033
No more mics for me until I scrape together the cash to get myself an A&H MixWizard 16:2.
gobblefisher
New member
(2) MXL v63M
(1) Sennheiser e845
(1) Shure SM59
(1) Sennheiser e845
(1) Shure SM59
soundsarge
New member
Here's my collection at work:
2x Neumann U87
3x AKG 414 ULS
2x AKG 414 TL II
EV RE20
AKG D112
8x AKG 391 (sdc)
5x Sennheiser 421
4x Sennheiser 835
3x Sennheiser clip-on drum mics (model #
)
12x Shure SM57
6x Shure SM58
3x Shure Beta58
3x Shure Beta87
2x Shure SM81
2x Neumann U87
3x AKG 414 ULS
2x AKG 414 TL II
EV RE20
AKG D112
8x AKG 391 (sdc)
5x Sennheiser 421
4x Sennheiser 835
3x Sennheiser clip-on drum mics (model #
)12x Shure SM57
6x Shure SM58
3x Shure Beta58
3x Shure Beta87
2x Shure SM81
Richard Monroe
Well-known member
Sorry- no up to date pictures. I don't think I've done this in a while-
AKG- D690,D770,D320B,D112,C2000B,C414B-ULS
Electrovoice- N/D 257
Oktava- MC012 (2), MK319, ML-52
Shure-SM57, SM7B, SM82, 55S,
Rode-NTK
B.L.U.E.- Baby Bottle, Kiwi
Sennheiser-e835,e609
Neumann- KM184 (2)
Behringer- ECM8000 (2)
SONY- ECM-MS957
Studio Projects- C-4 (2), B-1
and a couple of cheap talkback mics
My next mic targets? MD421, MD441, Lawson L47 MKII, and another C414.
Overall, it's way short of a world class collection, but I can record whatever you got with something.-Richie
AKG- D690,D770,D320B,D112,C2000B,C414B-ULS
Electrovoice- N/D 257
Oktava- MC012 (2), MK319, ML-52
Shure-SM57, SM7B, SM82, 55S,
Rode-NTK
B.L.U.E.- Baby Bottle, Kiwi
Sennheiser-e835,e609
Neumann- KM184 (2)
Behringer- ECM8000 (2)
SONY- ECM-MS957
Studio Projects- C-4 (2), B-1
and a couple of cheap talkback mics
My next mic targets? MD421, MD441, Lawson L47 MKII, and another C414.
Overall, it's way short of a world class collection, but I can record whatever you got with something.-Richie
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Purge
Traitorous Usurper
AKG D112
Shure SM57 (x2)
Shure SM58
MXL 990
MXL 991
Oktava MK-319
Behringer ECM8000 (x2)
Just the basics, really.
Shure SM57 (x2)
Shure SM58
MXL 990
MXL 991
Oktava MK-319
Behringer ECM8000 (x2)
Just the basics, really.
gtrman_66
New member
2x-Groove Tubes AM 52
4x-SM-57
2X-SM-58
1X-SM-91
1X-BETA-57
1X-ADK A-51
1X-D112
2X-Sennheiser MD-421U
Not very glamorous, but enough to get the job done. My next addition is going to be (hopefully) a Neumann U-89.
4x-SM-57
2X-SM-58
1X-SM-91
1X-BETA-57
1X-ADK A-51
1X-D112
2X-Sennheiser MD-421U
Not very glamorous, but enough to get the job done. My next addition is going to be (hopefully) a Neumann U-89.
junplugged
Taking the slow road
sdelsolray
Active member
Used to record only solo fingerstyle acoustic guitar or classical guitar:
(2) Schoeps CMC6/MK4
(1) Microtech Gefell UMT800
(1) CAD VX2
(1) ADK A48
(1) Groove Tubes GT44 (for live gigging)
Soon to be added:
(2) Microtech Gefell M295
(2) Schoeps CMC6/MK4
(1) Microtech Gefell UMT800
(1) CAD VX2
(1) ADK A48
(1) Groove Tubes GT44 (for live gigging)
Soon to be added:
(2) Microtech Gefell M295
"shurely" you don't think i'm square
shure sm57 X 4
shure beta 52A
audio technica 3035 condensors X 2
shure sm57 X 4
shure beta 52A
audio technica 3035 condensors X 2