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Post by Guitar on Dec 17, 2018 18:03:46 GMT -6
If you've got a brief budget and a long will, I think the Apex 205 is a great ribbon mic on acoustic guitars. You have to go in and mod it though. It's what I've been using for a little while now. I hear drbill likes them on piano!!
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Post by drbill on Dec 17, 2018 20:10:34 GMT -6
My favorite mic over 4038's which were my previous fav on pianos. But yeah, tighten up and/or replace the ribbon and put in Lundahl. Super sweet at that point. If you record piano's and haven't heard the "Ribbon Madness....Some Comparisons" thread, you really should check it out.
I'll sometimes pull it out for acoustics too. Can work really great. been awhile since I've done that though. I need to do it again. I've had it be beyond spectacular on Uke's and Mando's.
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Post by jeremygillespie on Dec 17, 2018 22:51:04 GMT -6
My favorite mic over 4038's which were my previous fav on pianos. But yeah, tighten up and/or replace the ribbon and put in Lundahl. Super sweet at that point. If you record piano's and haven't heard the "Ribbon Madness....Some Comparisons" thread, you really should check it out. I'll sometimes pull it out for acoustics too. Can work really great. been awhile since I've done that though. I need to do it again. I've had it be beyond spectacular on Uke's and Mando's. I apologise on behalf of all humanity that you’ve been forced to record a Ukelele. That is some seriously cruel and unusual punishment!
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Post by drbill on Dec 17, 2018 22:56:20 GMT -6
My favorite mic over 4038's which were my previous fav on pianos. But yeah, tighten up and/or replace the ribbon and put in Lundahl. Super sweet at that point. If you record piano's and haven't heard the "Ribbon Madness....Some Comparisons" thread, you really should check it out. I'll sometimes pull it out for acoustics too. Can work really great. been awhile since I've done that though. I need to do it again. I've had it be beyond spectacular on Uke's and Mando's. I apologise on behalf of all humanity that you’ve been forced to record a Ukelele. That is some seriously cruel and unusual punishment! haha!!! Not always.
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Post by javamad on Dec 18, 2018 4:41:26 GMT -6
I’ve been looking at these too. Knowing that Stewart is involved gives me confidence. I have a reslo ribbon and an old dynamic refurbed by him and he not only does great work, hes a gentleman to deal with as well.
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Post by Omicron9 on Dec 19, 2018 11:29:03 GMT -6
Just a suggestion here: you could also try a stereo ribbon and get your M/S from that. The Mesanovic stereo ribbon is stunning. If you're on a budget, try the Cascade X-15; it is far better than it should be for the price.
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