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Post by ccso8462 on Oct 4, 2006 12:51:40 GMT -5
Does anyone have any suggestions for microphones for amps. I've been using a Shure SM57 on my '74 Vibrochamp and have had good results going into a PA for live applications. What about a condenser mic? Also what might be good for recording? Thanks in advance!
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Post by johan on Oct 5, 2006 10:19:30 GMT -5
it might be a good idea if you don't play at serious levels, but a condenser mike might be too sensitive and will pick up a great deal of surrround. you sure enough won't be able to close mike them like with the shures. you will have to take some distance... still if you want a lot of space i would use two shures, in front of and behinde (  ) the amp. anyways, mike PLACEMENT can do a lot. experiment! no guru, no teacher j |
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Post by UnklMickey on Oct 5, 2006 14:05:26 GMT -5
...no guru, no teacher... coulda fooled us. you definitely touched on all the important parts. you could get an RE-20, it's a great mic for anything.but for the same money you could buy five SM-57s, and mic everything. the ability of the 57s to do close mic-ing Johan mentioned, is not common in condenser mics. there are some that can handle the high sound pressures, but they'll be expensive. on the other hand, it has been an awfully long time since i researched mics, so maybe something good, and reasonably priced has come along. |
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Post by ccso8462 on Oct 5, 2006 16:05:54 GMT -5
Hey guys, thanks for the feedback. I think I'll stick with the SM-57. I don't do real loud stuff as most of it is small venues (church sanctuary, medium meeting rooms, etc.) so when I run into the PA I'll either use the 57's or run through my PODxt. I haven't tried changing placement, so I'll experiment with some off-axis, etc. Also, I had forgotton about a mic in back of the cabinet. Thanks again, you all are a great help.
Carl
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) the amp. anyways, mike PLACEMENT can do a lot.
