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Published on 03/19/12 at 02:26Ribbon Microphone
OVERALL OPINION
To put some conditions in which I could test this mic I'm doing tests to catch his guitars (metal syle with large saturation, pressure and acoustic guitarists since these gentlemen are fond of heads lamp need a little push to make it sound!).
I started by testing confs "classic" based SM57 and other equivalents, but it did not sound for a penny ... The problem with big distos is that gets a lot of crackling disgusting at the top of the spectrum, and the microphones used are usually quite sensitive to this frequency band.
I tried also confs based condenser microphones + dynamqies, it was a little better, but I was left unsatisfied. Always dirty in the high end and draft in the bass.
Going through a few forums, I noticed that a lot of his techs utilisaint ribbon mics for decision guitars. So I decided to go.
Not having a big budget, after some research, I decided to order the MXL R144. FYI, it is sold by a well known German magazine, but I found it cheaper on a French site online ... for the fans.
Micro received three days ago, and first tests in the wake: the night and day compared to what I had been tested before!
At the same amp settings, the microphone gets the natural sound of the amp, while smoothing the top end. More crackling in the treble, very good dynamic in the bass. it sounds just!
The result is excellent raw, but it is also very easy to mix because the mic has a fairly flat response across the spectrum, so the opportunity to equalize at will!
I have not done extensive testing, but I'll do an update when this will happen. I plan to also use this microphone for vocals!
Anyway, for now, this mic does not disappoint me about the sound quality coming out, exceeding even my expectations when you consider its low price.
Be careful though:
- This mic has a figure 8, so if you do not have an area suitable for the miking, you may also take a lot of room ambience.
- It remains a sensitive microphone (like all the ribbons). Be careful not to apply phantom power, because that will burn out ...
- The output gain of the microphone is quite small sound sources without big sound pressure. provide a proper preamp.
OVERALL OPINION
To put some conditions in which I could test this mic I'm doing tests to catch his guitars (metal syle with large saturation, pressure and acoustic guitarists since these gentlemen are fond of heads lamp need a little push to make it sound!).
I started by testing confs "classic" based SM57 and other equivalents, but it did not sound for a penny ... The problem with big distos is that gets a lot of crackling disgusting at the top of the spectrum, and the microphones used are usually quite sensitive to this frequency band.
I tried also confs based condenser microphones + dynamqies, it was a little better, but I was left unsatisfied. Always dirty in the high end and draft in the bass.
Going through a few forums, I noticed that a lot of his techs utilisaint ribbon mics for decision guitars. So I decided to go.
Not having a big budget, after some research, I decided to order the MXL R144. FYI, it is sold by a well known German magazine, but I found it cheaper on a French site online ... for the fans.
Micro received three days ago, and first tests in the wake: the night and day compared to what I had been tested before!
At the same amp settings, the microphone gets the natural sound of the amp, while smoothing the top end. More crackling in the treble, very good dynamic in the bass. it sounds just!
The result is excellent raw, but it is also very easy to mix because the mic has a fairly flat response across the spectrum, so the opportunity to equalize at will!
I have not done extensive testing, but I'll do an update when this will happen. I plan to also use this microphone for vocals!
Anyway, for now, this mic does not disappoint me about the sound quality coming out, exceeding even my expectations when you consider its low price.
Be careful though:
- This mic has a figure 8, so if you do not have an area suitable for the miking, you may also take a lot of room ambience.
- It remains a sensitive microphone (like all the ribbons). Be careful not to apply phantom power, because that will burn out ...
- The output gain of the microphone is quite small sound sources without big sound pressure. provide a proper preamp.