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Post by Tbone81 on Aug 17, 2024 10:40:49 GMT -6
And how’s it doing there? I tend to put ribbons underneath the snare, but I’ve never put one on top; for safety reasons. It sounds woody, retro and modern. I really like it as it blends well with all the other mics - stereo Soyuz 013 tube OH, AEA N8 mono OH. Stereo Heiserman H47 2 metres out, Neumann m49V room stereo. E22 toms, KM85 hat, Earthworks DM6 Kick, Horch Fet outside kick and 4038 out front. Which came together nicely. Damn dude, that’s a nice drum mic setup! I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t jealous  |
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Post by EmRR on Aug 18, 2024 10:34:22 GMT -6
Been awhile since I used a Coles, use an M160 and M160/M130 combo frequently. Have RCA 44-BX and 77-D, Shure 300, several Samar, and others. If I had to pare back to 1-2 types, the Samar would be the first type kept, hands down the most flexible/universal. The M160 texture for OH or guitar is unique and I like it for both. Has done a lot of vocal and banjo duty too. The Samar I've used for positively everything on a record.
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Post by ironinthepath on Aug 18, 2024 13:37:53 GMT -6
I have both: Coles any day of the week! But I’ve got zero pro recordings out there, so don’t put much weight on my opinion.
I also own RM BIV 1 ribbon pair, they used to be cheap (I got mine for a bit over $300) but apparently they’re more rare since Ukraine/Russia war. In my opinion, they’re good enough to be in the discussion of serious ribbon mics when paired with good pre.
-Chris
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Post by paulcheeba on Aug 18, 2024 14:07:39 GMT -6
It sounds woody, retro and modern. I really like it as it blends well with all the other mics - stereo Soyuz 013 tube OH, AEA N8 mono OH. Stereo Heiserman H47 2 metres out, Neumann m49V room stereo. E22 toms, KM85 hat, Earthworks DM6 Kick, Horch Fet outside kick and 4038 out front. Which came together nicely. Damn dude, that’s a nice drum mic setup! I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t jealous Oh and a pair of Periscopes for crunch. |
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Post by Mister Chase on Aug 18, 2024 14:21:31 GMT -6
And how’s it doing there? I tend to put ribbons underneath the snare, but I’ve never put one on top; for safety reasons. It sounds woody, retro and modern. I really like it as it blends well with all the other mics - stereo Soyuz 013 tube OH, AEA N8 mono OH. Stereo Heiserman H47 2 metres out, Neumann m49V room stereo. E22 toms, KM85 hat, Earthworks DM6 Kick, Horch Fet outside kick and 4038 out front. Which came together nicely. What a setup! |
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Post by craigmorris74 on Aug 18, 2024 15:38:18 GMT -6
Been awhile since I used a Coles, use an M160 and M160/M130 combo frequently. Have RCA 44-BX and 77-D, Shure 300, several Samar, and others. If I had to pare back to 1-2 types, the Samar would be the first type kept, hands down the most flexible/universal. The M160 texture for OH or guitar is unique and I like it for both. Has done a lot of vocal and banjo duty too. The Samar I've used for positively everything on a record. Which Samars do you have? They’re on my buy list. Curious about the AL95 vs the more expensive offerings. |
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Post by EmRR on Aug 18, 2024 15:43:29 GMT -6
Been awhile since I used a Coles, use an M160 and M160/M130 combo frequently. Have RCA 44-BX and 77-D, Shure 300, several Samar, and others. If I had to pare back to 1-2 types, the Samar would be the first type kept, hands down the most flexible/universal. The M160 texture for OH or guitar is unique and I like it for both. Has done a lot of vocal and banjo duty too. The Samar I've used for positively everything on a record. Which Samars do you have? They’re on my buy list. Curious about the AL95 vs the more expensive offerings. MF-65’s and several custom made before there were any official Samar mics. |
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Post by tonycamphd on Aug 18, 2024 18:57:03 GMT -6
I'm thinking my next mic will be the samar vl373, i need to decide between active and passive, i have plenty of quiet high gain pre's but desire a quick stereo no fuss no brainer mic, anyone try/have both?
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Post by ab101 on Aug 18, 2024 20:34:45 GMT -6
I'm thinking my next mic will be the samar vl373, i need to decide between active and passive, i have plenty of quiet high gain pre's but desire a quick stereo no fuss no brainer mic, anyone try/have both? I have not tried the active. The passive is extremely easy to use with a low noise high gain pre and if I want more color, I use my Locomotive 286a and some Highland Dynamics BG2. It is nice to have a choice! |
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