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ribbon mic hire?
anyone know where i can rent a good ribbon mic that sounds good on a mesa dual recto??
- jkhuri44
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I'm just round the corner in North Rocks
what kinda stuff are you recording?
how loud will it be?
I have an Apex Ribbon
it a fairly cheap mic but it is my
favorite mic on guitar amps
what kinda stuff are you recording?
how loud will it be?
I have an Apex Ribbon
it a fairly cheap mic but it is my
favorite mic on guitar amps
- jon.l.hunter
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jkhuri44 wrote:gday john,
we'll be recording both riffs, and solos..and some stuff with ebow...
all high gain....let's put it this way...we're using a little labs std to put the amp in another room so we dont die...
:twisted:
You will want a ribbon that can handle high SPL and the older ones generaly don't. Most engineers i know would be reluctant to hire a ribbon for really loud guitar amping.
The sE R1 ribbon mic can handle a max spl of 135dB so should be ok. So do the royers but they are expensive.
Its worth thinking that some of the most famous loud rock guitar sounds eg some of Led Zep's were recorded using small amps like the fender champ, and they are more ribbon friendly.
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we're using the recto coz we like the tone of that, rather than stomp boxes etc going through a smaller amp..
im asking about ribbons, coz i wasnt quite liking the sound with dynamics that much, ie. 421s and 57s sort of thing..i tried an akg414...didnt really like that much either.. :(
people rave about ribbons for loud electric guitar stuff, i've never used one before...thought this would be a good first time...
im asking about ribbons, coz i wasnt quite liking the sound with dynamics that much, ie. 421s and 57s sort of thing..i tried an akg414...didnt really like that much either.. :(
people rave about ribbons for loud electric guitar stuff, i've never used one before...thought this would be a good first time...
- jkhuri44
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hmmm
my apex states it can handle 165db of sound pressure
but in practise I don't think this is true I've recorded loud guitar amps with it but I always have it back from the cab about 1 foot to a foot and a half cause it start to distort any closer ... this could be the output electronics distorting but given the ribbons fragility I'm very careful
as far as amp volume is concerned
many people prefer using a small class a amp
(5-15 watts) and running hard
I use an Orange tiny terror 7/15 watt amp
I can get those extremely thick overdriven sounds
at a volume that still allows me to stick a ribbon centre cone
right infront of the cab and avoid too much unwanted room sound
Jon
my apex states it can handle 165db of sound pressure
but in practise I don't think this is true I've recorded loud guitar amps with it but I always have it back from the cab about 1 foot to a foot and a half cause it start to distort any closer ... this could be the output electronics distorting but given the ribbons fragility I'm very careful
as far as amp volume is concerned
many people prefer using a small class a amp
(5-15 watts) and running hard
I use an Orange tiny terror 7/15 watt amp
I can get those extremely thick overdriven sounds
at a volume that still allows me to stick a ribbon centre cone
right infront of the cab and avoid too much unwanted room sound
Jon
- jon.l.hunter
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gday john,
im still keen on trying out your Apex.
however, i am going to use the Dual Recto 100 W amp..
if your not sure your Apex can handle it...i suppose ill need to try something else...
can anyone else recommend a good micing combo that captures this amp smoothly for a smooth (in the high end/presence)...
??
im still keen on trying out your Apex.
however, i am going to use the Dual Recto 100 W amp..
if your not sure your Apex can handle it...i suppose ill need to try something else...
can anyone else recommend a good micing combo that captures this amp smoothly for a smooth (in the high end/presence)...
??
- jkhuri44
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You should try a ribbon
it will give you the smooth top end you want
I'm just not too keen on giving you mine!
No offence, I can just see it being a costly experiment
You should check out ebay for a cheap chinese ribbon
Jon
it will give you the smooth top end you want
I'm just not too keen on giving you mine!
No offence, I can just see it being a costly experiment
You should check out ebay for a cheap chinese ribbon
Jon
- jon.l.hunter
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jon.l.hunter wrote:You should check out ebay for a cheap chinese ribbon
Jon
Are Chinese ribbon knock-off's worth it?
I've seen a few Neumann copies on Ebay and I'd say they will never sound like a real Neumann.
However, what are the opinions of people on chinese copies (if you've ever used them!!)
I'd be interested to hear opinion/facts..
Is it worth it (the cost savings) for the enthusiast/semi-pro only or can you actually get a decent quality recording from them..
TimS..
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gday john,
thats ok...i was posting on this forum to see if i could hire an AEA, or Royer ribbon...for recording...ie. mics designed to cop a 100 W beating...(i think)
mixmasters have both but i wanted to try locally first.
thats ok...i was posting on this forum to see if i could hire an AEA, or Royer ribbon...for recording...ie. mics designed to cop a 100 W beating...(i think)
mixmasters have both but i wanted to try locally first.
- jkhuri44
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To TimS
Regarding cheap chinese Ribbons
I would say in my experience for the use of putting them in front of guitar cabinets they are not only worth it but I prefer it!
Here are my justifications
1: my cheap ribbon pulls the best sound out of my cabinet out of any mic combination I have ever tried. it just sounds like what I hear in the room. not hyped so if you want that cutting Block Party Tele sound this won't do it.
2: There really cheap so if I do happen to do somthing that damages the ribbon I'm not out of pocket 1-2K
3: many people have commented on how good the guitar sounds
since I've employed this technique
4: the very thought of a 414/57 mic combination which I know many people use ( i used to) now makes me want to puke
-PS
I don't doubt for a second that the AEAs and the Royers sound great in this application and I'm damn sure they're a lot more versatile but as a guitar cab mic for the money I love the Apex 210
Regarding cheap chinese Ribbons
I would say in my experience for the use of putting them in front of guitar cabinets they are not only worth it but I prefer it!
Here are my justifications
1: my cheap ribbon pulls the best sound out of my cabinet out of any mic combination I have ever tried. it just sounds like what I hear in the room. not hyped so if you want that cutting Block Party Tele sound this won't do it.
2: There really cheap so if I do happen to do somthing that damages the ribbon I'm not out of pocket 1-2K
3: many people have commented on how good the guitar sounds
since I've employed this technique
4: the very thought of a 414/57 mic combination which I know many people use ( i used to) now makes me want to puke
-PS
I don't doubt for a second that the AEAs and the Royers sound great in this application and I'm damn sure they're a lot more versatile but as a guitar cab mic for the money I love the Apex 210
- jon.l.hunter
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Oh but that didn't really answer your question
I am not really qualified to answer this as I've never compared them
But my guess is that:
cheap chinese condensors mics sound nothing like Neumanns
& I'm sure that cheap chinese Ribbons sound nothing like RCAs
but that doesn't make them useless
I am not really qualified to answer this as I've never compared them
But my guess is that:
cheap chinese condensors mics sound nothing like Neumanns
& I'm sure that cheap chinese Ribbons sound nothing like RCAs
but that doesn't make them useless
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[quote="jon.l.hunter"]
but that doesn't make them useless[/quote]
exactly!!!!
some mornings i like toast and jam. some mornings i like a fried egg.
does that diminish the value of toast and jam on those days i want a fried egg?
chris
mfdu
but that doesn't make them useless[/quote]
exactly!!!!
some mornings i like toast and jam. some mornings i like a fried egg.
does that diminish the value of toast and jam on those days i want a fried egg?
chris
mfdu
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mfdu wrote:jon.l.hunter wrote:but that doesn't make them useless
exactly!!!!
some mornings i like toast and jam. some mornings i like a fried egg.
does that diminish the value of toast and jam on those days i want a fried egg?
chris
mfdu
What sort of jam??....and where the egs free range??.... How did "THEY" kill the pig????.....did it squeal.........oh and the toast is organic dark rye bread, right???......Hold on a minute.. what about the coffee......gotta be free trade,... and after work i love a beer, not just any beer, mind you.... my choice lately is the coopers dark ale. Sort of a cross between the coopers red label and the stout... a real malt sandwich....i just don't think about the water quality flowing down the Torrens these days.... and the Murray River?....what does little johnny howard think he's up to there??....
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Nice one! I'll bet it will sound great
did you get it in NSW?
Phantom can destroy according to... hmm I'm not sure
it seems to be one of those bits of knowledge that seeps in some how
I've plug a new ribbon into a line that had phantom once and nothing
happened so it might be one for myth busters
did you get it in NSW?
Phantom can destroy according to... hmm I'm not sure
it seems to be one of those bits of knowledge that seeps in some how
I've plug a new ribbon into a line that had phantom once and nothing
happened so it might be one for myth busters
- jon.l.hunter
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Depends on the mic. My STC has a transformer that can protect the mic if phantom goes to it. I still don't take any chances and have only once had phantom to it accidentally, (a few weeks ago) It was only for 20 seconds and no damage was done. If the mic has no transformer it can definitely. fry the ribbon Take no chances especially with someone else's mic. If your console only has global phantom power, you will have to come up with a dedicated pre for the ribbon mic
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doesnt seem so..
i got this guy's contact through Phil Punch of Electric Ave Studios
guy's called Glen Phimaster...
his email is:
soundsman@bigpond.com
i got this guy's contact through Phil Punch of Electric Ave Studios
guy's called Glen Phimaster...
his email is:
soundsman@bigpond.com
- jkhuri44
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Depends on the mic. My STC has a transformer that can protect the mic if phantom goes to it. I still don't take any chances and have only once had phantom to it accidentally, (a few weeks ago) It was only for 20 seconds and no damage was done. If the mic has no transformer it can definitely. fry the ribbon Take no chances especially with someone else's mic. If your console only has global phantom power, you will have to come up with a dedicated pre for the ribbon mic
i'm not so sure that is correct - a transformer would not neccessarily protect it from phantom.
it is my undertstanding that phantom when applied correctly through a proper balanced cable would not affect a ribbon mic. the problem of blowing the ribbon would happen if the cable is wired incorrectly, or if the phantom voltage itself is wayward. worst case would be an intermittent cable - you'd be sending spikes of 48V AC through to the ribbon = damage with or without a transformer.
best idea is to avoid phantom with ribbons completely.
back to this topic, i've got a few ribbons (RCA 44, 2 x coles 4040, shure sm33 and beyer M260) but i wouldn't hire them out for the purposes of mic'ing up a excrutiatingly loud guitar cab. firstly, you may not break the ribbon but you sure as hell may stretch it. the result would be subtle degredation requiring replacement. my rule is that i wouldn't place a ribbon anywhere where I wouldn't put my own ear. that 'sound' is easily achieved using dynamics too, if you experiment for long enough and have lots of pre's/eq's to shape it.
we hired a pair of glen's reslo ribbons a week or so ago. he can re-ribbon his own mics, so may not care so much if you bust it up.
Cheers
Chris
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i love my ribbons, but i sure as hell wouldn't put them anywhere i could feel air movement.
i love my dynamics, and i'd shove them anywhere they'd fit.
ribbons and dynamics sure don't sound similar, but there are area's of comparison. eg. the subtle "compression" characteristic of a ribbon mic, compared with the dullness imparted by a heavy dynamic capsule (B-52, anyone?)
actually, yeah. i've used a b52 on female ROCK vocals with plenty of high eq (but no mic technique other than an inclination to fellate) - sounded great. i'll try it on a guitar cab some time.
mic-fellatio. could that be the term for a singer who swallows the mic?
but to get back on track.
i'd never ever ever risk phantom power around my mics.
in fact, i don't use phantom on the console, because the old TAC is global.
i only use outboard pre's when using mics that require phantom.
but then, i'd only use phantom powered mics every fourth or fifth session . . . i generally stick to ribbons and dynamics.
chris
mfdu
i love my dynamics, and i'd shove them anywhere they'd fit.
ribbons and dynamics sure don't sound similar, but there are area's of comparison. eg. the subtle "compression" characteristic of a ribbon mic, compared with the dullness imparted by a heavy dynamic capsule (B-52, anyone?)
actually, yeah. i've used a b52 on female ROCK vocals with plenty of high eq (but no mic technique other than an inclination to fellate) - sounded great. i'll try it on a guitar cab some time.
mic-fellatio. could that be the term for a singer who swallows the mic?
but to get back on track.
i'd never ever ever risk phantom power around my mics.
in fact, i don't use phantom on the console, because the old TAC is global.
i only use outboard pre's when using mics that require phantom.
but then, i'd only use phantom powered mics every fourth or fifth session . . . i generally stick to ribbons and dynamics.
chris
mfdu
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mfdu wrote:i love my ribbons, but i sure as hell wouldn't put them anywhere i could feel air movement.
So no vocals without a pop shield, no drums, no on-axis brass. That *is* rather limiting, even if I can totally understand it.
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