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Sun, 27 July 2008 01:57  |
Sarah
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Just getting set up to record the rhythm tracks for the new CD, and in
taking inventory of mics, cables, stands, etc., I found a box of microphones
I didn't know we had. I figured if I listed them, somebody might tell me if
which, if any, are particularly good for anything. :)
Shure 849LC (2 of 'em)
AudioTechnica:
ATM63HE (3)
ATM10
AT811
There's also an AKG D112, which I know people use on kick drums, but
I've never tried it. We have a pile of Shure SM57's which we used on the
snare and toms on the Wayward project, but if you think any of the mics in
the secret stash I found would work better, I'll be happy to give it a try.
The new record is going to be a little more "groove conscious," and I really
want a great drum sound, which really means just capturing the amazing sound
of Ryan's drums.
That is all. Thank you for your kindness.
Sarah
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| Re: micrphones . . . [message #99693 is a reply to message #99692] |
Sun, 27 July 2008 02:59  |
rick
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this is according to audio technica.
ATM63HE ...Ideal for toms, snare, guitar cabinets, piano and vocals,
the ATM63HE features fast transients, excellent isolation and
peak-free response.
ATM10...from gs forum...I don't know if you still have these mics,
but here is what i know.
I have had nothing but bad luck with the ATM10s since i received them
as a giveaway about 3 months ago. At one of my band's practices, i
wasted like half an hour trying to figure out what cable/connection
was malfunctioning. It turned out that the microphone stopped working.
On the one that does work, the XLR connector is loose, so if the cable
gets moved, i get popping sounds. These mics aren't great for too many
applications, but i heard they are best on piano. I've used them on
Acoustic guitar and overheads, on which i have had 'ok' results. I am
more happy with these mics now than i was when i wrote this AT review
found here. Have you used them yet? If so, what did you use them on?
Any luck?
AT811..another forum post...I've been using them since the early
80's. They started as the ATM 11
and then changed the name (but not the mic) to 811. As the original
post says, they are quite mellow, not the least bit edgy. I like them
for using on stage for acoustic instruments (guitar, violins,
mandolin,
marimba etc.). They do a pretty good job of rejecting off axis sound.
They produce a very pleasant full sound on an acoustic guitar (from
about 9 inches they have lots of warm bass).
I've also used them in the past for recording with non phantom powered
systems, right into a video camera, cassette, mini disk, or directly
into our Kurzweil. It's nice to have one decent mic that works with
consumer equipment without phantom.
By the way, mine does not work with Phantom!
That said, they aren't normally as good as any of the current breed of
inexpensive condensers I have (I don't have Octavas or any of the
other
under $200 condensers). They don't have the clarity or high end I
really need for most situations.
I can imagine situations where they would be great (my glockenspeil
for
instance is hideously shrill, the musical saw we use has too much
scratchy high end, and my woodblocks have too much click when played
with regular sticks).
These are the circumstances I usually use a Beyer M88, or AKG 414 ULS,
or Rode NT1.
I'm sure the noise floor is higher than comparable phantom powered
mics, but it isn't that bad and works fine with normal volume
instruments. I've even found it acceptable for gathering sound effects
from quiet sources (the wind, a pond full of frogs etc.).
There is no pad (or hi pass filter), and they easily distort at high
volume. They don't work as a close mic on toms or trumpet for
instance.
Ken Winokur
AT811...nothing in english. mostly in german or (i'm asssuming
russian)...
Maker: Shure
Code: shurs8490
Platform: *
Type: Condenser
Weight (lbs): 5.00
Dim: 22 (W) x 19½ (H) x 6 (D) inchs
Year: 1997
List: 250.89
Sale: $169.95
On Sun, 27 Jul 2008 01:57:18 -0700, "Sarah" <sarahjane@sarahtonin.com>
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> ATM63HE
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| Re: micrphones . . . [message #99694 is a reply to message #99692] |
Sun, 27 July 2008 05:05 |
erlilo
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Sarah, here some sites I found:
http://www.wholenote.com/resources/revmain.asp?i=10054
http://newsgroups.derkeiler.com/Archive/Rec/rec.audio.pro/20 05-12/msg03827.html
http://www.guygraphics.com/GGPROD-19341.html
http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/wired_mics/d47677ee8b92ae6 7/index.html
http://www.shure.com/stellent/groups/public/@gms_gmi_web_ug/ documents/web_resource/us_pro_849_ug.pdf
Hope there's something to help here.
Erling
"Sarah" <sarahjane@sarahtonin.com> skrev i en meddelelse
news:488c3a45@linux...
> Just getting set up to record the rhythm tracks for the new CD, and in
> taking inventory of mics, cables, stands, etc., I found a box of
> microphones I didn't know we had. I figured if I listed them, somebody
> might tell me if which, if any, are particularly good for anything. :)
>
> Shure 849LC (2 of 'em)
> AudioTechnica:
> ATM63HE (3)
> ATM10
> AT811
>
> There's also an AKG D112, which I know people use on kick drums, but
> I've never tried it. We have a pile of Shure SM57's which we used on the
> snare and toms on the Wayward project, but if you think any of the mics in
> the secret stash I found would work better, I'll be happy to give it a
> try. The new record is going to be a little more "groove conscious," and I
> really want a great drum sound, which really means just capturing the
> amazing sound of Ryan's drums.
>
> That is all. Thank you for your kindness.
>
> Sarah
>
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| Re: micrphones . . . [message #99695 is a reply to message #99692] |
Sun, 27 July 2008 06:04 |
Bill L
Messages: 766
Registered: August 2006
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Part of the fun is trying them out for yourself and discovering their
qualities. OTOH, I've found mics lying around that quickly showed me why
somebody left them lying around.
Sarah wrote:
> Just getting set up to record the rhythm tracks for the new CD, and in
> taking inventory of mics, cables, stands, etc., I found a box of microphones
> I didn't know we had. I figured if I listed them, somebody might tell me if
> which, if any, are particularly good for anything. :)
>
> Shure 849LC (2 of 'em)
> AudioTechnica:
> ATM63HE (3)
> ATM10
> AT811
>
> There's also an AKG D112, which I know people use on kick drums, but
> I've never tried it. We have a pile of Shure SM57's which we used on the
> snare and toms on the Wayward project, but if you think any of the mics in
> the secret stash I found would work better, I'll be happy to give it a try.
> The new record is going to be a little more "groove conscious," and I really
> want a great drum sound, which really means just capturing the amazing sound
> of Ryan's drums.
>
> That is all. Thank you for your kindness.
>
> Sarah
>
>
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| Re: micrphones . . . [message #99696 is a reply to message #99692] |
Sun, 27 July 2008 07:16 |
Kim W
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The D112 is great for floor tom, bass cabs, and even trombone.
It used to be my favourite kick mic, but Now I use an Audix D6
outside, and a Shure SM91 inside. Sweet!
Kim
"Sarah" <sarahjane@sarahtonin.com> wrote:
>Just getting set up to record the rhythm tracks for the new CD, and in
>taking inventory of mics, cables, stands, etc., I found a box of microphones
>I didn't know we had. I figured if I listed them, somebody might tell me
if
>which, if any, are particularly good for anything. :)
>
>Shure 849LC (2 of 'em)
>AudioTechnica:
> ATM63HE (3)
> ATM10
> AT811
>
> There's also an AKG D112, which I know people use on kick drums, but
>I've never tried it. We have a pile of Shure SM57's which we used on the
>snare and toms on the Wayward project, but if you think any of the mics
in
>the secret stash I found would work better, I'll be happy to give it a try.
>The new record is going to be a little more "groove conscious," and I really
>want a great drum sound, which really means just capturing the amazing sound
>of Ryan's drums.
>
>That is all. Thank you for your kindness.
>
>Sarah
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