Rayk
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I've been asked to share my set up so to say so I'll list my gear then show all kinds of pics . There is a secret to good recording I might share at the end hehehehehe.
Mic's
MXL V63M . Many think these mics are so good but most have not tried them or there getting reviews by studio masters , well Duh !
The V63M is a killer mic yes Marshall is the mother company. very feq response and good on floor noise level.
MXL 603S penceil mic I through this mic in the mix every now and then . It also rated pretty good I'd like to get a matched set .
MonoPrice 600850 I have two . These mics are multi pattern being a cardioid pattern along with a excellent omni and figure 8 which is a excellent option for for recording two vocalists on one mic or for adding more "room" be it reverb or wanting to add ambient space to a instrument theres a few ways to describe that . The omni option does the same in way as the fig 8 so the if you look at the number 8 each circle represents a cardioid pattern one on both sides of the mic. The Omni pattern is a full 360. I used the fig 8 on my OM-120 demo song along the MXL listed above more that in a bit.
The mic is a large diaphragm 1 1/4" capsule pressure gradient condenser . I can go in to the specs if you like but not now . I will tell you this a weapon of mass destruction it weights in at 2lbs and the capacitors in this thing are a beast ! it takes about 20 sec to power down same when switching patterns.
MonoPrice Memphis Blue . I also have two of these. This mic design many have seen before its classic . The mic is dynamic and it kicks *** on vocals it sensitivity is impressive. the wind screen is not that great so you can get polsives or P pop . not an issue if step back or sing off center . This is one of the best sounding dynamic mics Ive heard . its great on its own but it offers another gift and thats" air " so if vocal track is lacking clarity this mic will do the trick .
Blue Mics , I have one Blue Spark another wonderful lollipop mic small diaphragm capsule 3/4 inch I believe standard cardioid pattern with a pad switch.
I use these mics in various combinations but the Monoprice 600850 is always in the mix its that good .
Recording Daw and interface,
My interface is a lexicon I-0 42 its has four channels , 2 head phone jacks located left side off interface monitor mixing control , monitor outs and s/pdif outs , Midi in and out . balanced monitor outs balanced combo XLR/Tsp or 1/4 jacks . Two instruments jacks right side of unit . allother input and outputs located on the back. its I nice neat package with dbx® 60V high-voltage, ultra-low noise mic preamps on all 4 channels. stereo or mono recording option.
My Daw .
Reason 8.3.2 this can be a tad over the top for some so yeah LOL
k Im gunna show the pics a few of the daw showing racks mixers , plug ins Etc . Reason is hands on active daw ( my words ) meaning you can wire up your components as see fit just like having all the floor peddles and switching up and over and around LOL
K also you need a good pc to handle it all.
OK lastly for the recording of the OM-120 I used a standard set up . monoprice pointing at the 12th fret at level and the MXL V63M pointing at the bridge . Since the guitar performed well with this set I left as is . Each guitar records differently so you have to move the mics around to find the sweet spot , there many configurations.
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Mic's
MXL V63M . Many think these mics are so good but most have not tried them or there getting reviews by studio masters , well Duh !
The V63M is a killer mic yes Marshall is the mother company. very feq response and good on floor noise level.
MXL 603S penceil mic I through this mic in the mix every now and then . It also rated pretty good I'd like to get a matched set .
MonoPrice 600850 I have two . These mics are multi pattern being a cardioid pattern along with a excellent omni and figure 8 which is a excellent option for for recording two vocalists on one mic or for adding more "room" be it reverb or wanting to add ambient space to a instrument theres a few ways to describe that . The omni option does the same in way as the fig 8 so the if you look at the number 8 each circle represents a cardioid pattern one on both sides of the mic. The Omni pattern is a full 360. I used the fig 8 on my OM-120 demo song along the MXL listed above more that in a bit.
The mic is a large diaphragm 1 1/4" capsule pressure gradient condenser . I can go in to the specs if you like but not now . I will tell you this a weapon of mass destruction it weights in at 2lbs and the capacitors in this thing are a beast ! it takes about 20 sec to power down same when switching patterns.
MonoPrice Memphis Blue . I also have two of these. This mic design many have seen before its classic . The mic is dynamic and it kicks *** on vocals it sensitivity is impressive. the wind screen is not that great so you can get polsives or P pop . not an issue if step back or sing off center . This is one of the best sounding dynamic mics Ive heard . its great on its own but it offers another gift and thats" air " so if vocal track is lacking clarity this mic will do the trick .
Blue Mics , I have one Blue Spark another wonderful lollipop mic small diaphragm capsule 3/4 inch I believe standard cardioid pattern with a pad switch.
I use these mics in various combinations but the Monoprice 600850 is always in the mix its that good .
Recording Daw and interface,
My interface is a lexicon I-0 42 its has four channels , 2 head phone jacks located left side off interface monitor mixing control , monitor outs and s/pdif outs , Midi in and out . balanced monitor outs balanced combo XLR/Tsp or 1/4 jacks . Two instruments jacks right side of unit . allother input and outputs located on the back. its I nice neat package with dbx® 60V high-voltage, ultra-low noise mic preamps on all 4 channels. stereo or mono recording option.
My Daw .
Reason 8.3.2 this can be a tad over the top for some so yeah LOL
k Im gunna show the pics a few of the daw showing racks mixers , plug ins Etc . Reason is hands on active daw ( my words ) meaning you can wire up your components as see fit just like having all the floor peddles and switching up and over and around LOL
K also you need a good pc to handle it all.
OK lastly for the recording of the OM-120 I used a standard set up . monoprice pointing at the 12th fret at level and the MXL V63M pointing at the bridge . Since the guitar performed well with this set I left as is . Each guitar records differently so you have to move the mics around to find the sweet spot , there many configurations.
pic time.