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Post by drsax on Mar 15, 2024 17:31:57 GMT -6
Easy... C414EB with brass capsule or Soyuz Bomblet. U67 is also good, but C414/Bomblet pointed towards the middle of the instrument is DONE. DW Fearn pre amp is also super saxxxxy for this application. Just avoid a U87AI whatever you do. HONK HONK HONK Agreed on avoiding the u87ai for a lot of saxophonists. Some sound good on it but most don’t, and there are better options IMO. Now the vintage 87’s can be nice on a lot of sax players. |
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Post by miscreantrecords on Mar 16, 2024 0:25:44 GMT -6
Both myself and the Sax player loved some AKG c414s in omni mode on a tenor recently. I think the omni part was most important for that session. As others have said, placement is especially important with saxophone. Consider the full instrument and all the spots the sound comes from - it’s not just the bell.
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Post by smashlord on Mar 16, 2024 11:33:17 GMT -6
Both myself and the Sax player loved some AKG c414s in omni mode on a tenor recently. I think the omni part was most important for that session. As others have said, placement is especially important with saxophone. Consider the full instrument and all the spots the sound comes from - it’s not just the bell. Ahhh this! I forgot to mention when I suggested the C414EB that omni is how I usually set it. Soyuz obviously doesn't have that option.... |
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Post by the other mark williams on Mar 16, 2024 14:23:46 GMT -6
Both myself and the Sax player loved some AKG c414s in omni mode on a tenor recently. I think the omni part was most important for that session. As others have said, placement is especially important with saxophone. Consider the full instrument and all the spots the sound comes from - it’s not just the bell. Ahhh this! I forgot to mention when I suggested the C414EB that omni is how I usually set it. Soyuz obviously doesn't have that option.... With the Soyuz, you just have to get the omni capsule… |
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Post by Ward on Mar 17, 2024 0:36:13 GMT -6
Easy... C414EB with brass capsule or Soyuz Bomblet. U67 is also good, but C414/Bomblet pointed towards the middle of the instrument is DONE. DW Fearn pre amp is also super saxxxxy for this application. Just avoid a U87AI whatever you do. HONK HONK HONK Avoid the honk? Sure, that's the core of the sax sound! LOL except Darren Rahn and Dave Koz, of course! |
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Post by smashlord on Mar 17, 2024 10:26:41 GMT -6
Easy... C414EB with brass capsule or Soyuz Bomblet. U67 is also good, but C414/Bomblet pointed towards the middle of the instrument is DONE. DW Fearn pre amp is also super saxxxxy for this application. Just avoid a U87AI whatever you do. HONK HONK HONK Avoid the honk? Sure, that's the core of the sax sound! LOL except Darren Rahn and Dave Koz, of course! There can be too much of a good thing! |
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Post by Ward on Mar 18, 2024 8:16:42 GMT -6
Avoid the honk? Sure, that's the core of the sax sound! LOL except Darren Rahn and Dave Koz, of course! There can be too much of a good thing! sounds like Rock'n'roll, baby! No success without excess. LOL |
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Post by chessparov on Mar 18, 2024 8:52:19 GMT -6
You know who else would honk? Chris Wood. Especially in Traffic.  I agree with Steve Winwood... That Chris was the "Soul" of the band. IMHO tremendous "feel" Player. Not that Steve and the other guys weren't great too. Including Dave Mason's tenure. Big fan of King Curtis and Junior Walker too. I was good friends with Chris Whynaught (RIP). Fine Sax player. Who sometimes played with Honk(!) and The Missiles of October. Also with Bobby Keys sometimes. Chris was a great singer too. |
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