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| Re: AEA R84 [message #88718 is a reply to message #88708] |
Sat, 04 August 2007 09:50   |
Neil
Messages: 1645
Registered: April 2006
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I been eyeballing that AEA for awhile, but lately I've been
thinking about the B.L.U.E. Woodpecker (stupid name,
but WTH); an active ribbon mic that can be had for a grand
street price. I have a few preamps that go to +60 db, and the
Portico & Chandler go to +66 & +75, respectively, but why
push it if you can go with something active that doesn't push
your preamps to the limit, right? Plus I tend to be a big fan
of B.L.U.E., having found they generally fail to suck & have
GREAT factory support, IME. (speaking of B.L.U.E., anyone try
their OmniMouse yet? It's supposed to have a capsule like the
M50/M150 - that odd spherical design - anyone ever use these on
voice?).
My only question on a ribbon mic for my gear lineup would be:
Would I really find any use for it? Vocally, I've got a pretty
wide range of really good stuff, and guitar-wise everybody
(including myself) has been really happy with the guitar sounds
I've been getting with my particular combination of mics & pres.
Overheads - it's a possibility, but then of course I'd have to
get two of 'em. I just don't know if a ribon or two would
really contribute much to the type of stuff I find myself
doing - which apart from my own music, is pretty much metal
bands, and the occasional singer-songwiter type.
I'm actually pondering the possibility that a nice baby grand
might be a good addition at this stage. lol
Neil
"DJ" <animix _ at _ animas _ dot _ net> wrote:
>It actually has a sweet top end. That's pretty unusual for a ribbon. It's
>really amazing how the proximity effect can be used with this one too. Just
>make sure you're using a pop filter. It also helps to have a hefty preamp.
>I'm using a Safesound P1 which is a bit of a moose, being capable of over
>70dB of output.
>
>
>"Neil" <OIOIU@OIU.com> wrote in message news:46b40151$1@linux...
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>> Really? Detailed sonic description using colors of the rainbow
>> & terms most commonly associated with foodstuffs will now be
>> required.
>>
>> :)
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>> "DJ" <animix _ at _ animas _ dot _ net> wrote:
>>>Makes a nice vocal mic. I was surprised.
>>>;o)
>>>
>>>
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| Re: AEA R84 [message #88739 is a reply to message #88718] |
Sun, 05 August 2007 10:12 |
DJ
Messages: 1124
Registered: July 2005
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The R84 does something special when used "for proximity effect". The top
doesn't turn to mush...instead, crowding the mic does something almost like
dialing in a bit of very high quality low/mid EQ. This can be worked very
effectively if a pop screen is used.
You "do not" want to put a "screamer" in front of this mic, but a vocalist
with a strident 6-10k range will likely fall in love with this mic.
Another ribbon that does a good job (high end detail/very smooth) is the SE
Electronics R-1, but it's a bit of a different beast from the R84.
Deej
"Neil" <OIUOIU@OIU.com> wrote in message news:46b4ae67$1@linux...
>
> I been eyeballing that AEA for awhile, but lately I've been
> thinking about the B.L.U.E. Woodpecker (stupid name,
> but WTH); an active ribbon mic that can be had for a grand
> street price. I have a few preamps that go to +60 db, and the
> Portico & Chandler go to +66 & +75, respectively, but why
> push it if you can go with something active that doesn't push
> your preamps to the limit, right? Plus I tend to be a big fan
> of B.L.U.E., having found they generally fail to suck & have
> GREAT factory support, IME. (speaking of B.L.U.E., anyone try
> their OmniMouse yet? It's supposed to have a capsule like the
> M50/M150 - that odd spherical design - anyone ever use these on
> voice?).
>
> My only question on a ribbon mic for my gear lineup would be:
> Would I really find any use for it? Vocally, I've got a pretty
> wide range of really good stuff, and guitar-wise everybody
> (including myself) has been really happy with the guitar sounds
> I've been getting with my particular combination of mics & pres.
> Overheads - it's a possibility, but then of course I'd have to
> get two of 'em. I just don't know if a ribon or two would
> really contribute much to the type of stuff I find myself
> doing - which apart from my own music, is pretty much metal
> bands, and the occasional singer-songwiter type.
>
> I'm actually pondering the possibility that a nice baby grand
> might be a good addition at this stage. lol
>
>
> Neil
>
>
> "DJ" <animix _ at _ animas _ dot _ net> wrote:
>>It actually has a sweet top end. That's pretty unusual for a ribbon. It's
>
>>really amazing how the proximity effect can be used with this one too.
>>Just
>
>>make sure you're using a pop filter. It also helps to have a hefty preamp.
>
>>I'm using a Safesound P1 which is a bit of a moose, being capable of over
>
>>70dB of output.
>>
>>
>>"Neil" <OIOIU@OIU.com> wrote in message news:46b40151$1@linux...
>>>
>>> Really? Detailed sonic description using colors of the rainbow
>>> & terms most commonly associated with foodstuffs will now be
>>> required.
>>>
>>> :)
>>>
>>>
>>> "DJ" <animix _ at _ animas _ dot _ net> wrote:
>>>>Makes a nice vocal mic. I was surprised.
>>>>;o)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
>>
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