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recording jazz quartet
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I'm going to start to record a jazz/fusion quartet: drums, sax,
electric bass, keyboards.
I have a Millernnia HV3C (2 channel),a Millennia TD1/HV3, an Avalon U5,
a FMR Rnp.
this could be the scenario
drums ----- Earthworks 3 mics drumset ------ Millennia HV3C and
TD1/HV3
electric bass ---- Avalon U5
keyboards ----- Fmr Rnp line in 1&2
sax ---- U87AI or MD441 or MD421----- ??????
So I'm looking for a very good pre for sax (the player will use a tenor
and a soprano)
Assuming that the choice of mics is between U87AI, MD441 and MD421 what
pre are you suggesting?
Something hot (=E0 la neve, so to say Vintech X73, Api 512) or something
cleaner (Millennia again)
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I would suggest something designed to be clean, but with an input transformer
so those dynamics are happy with the loading. First I'd look at the
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Would you be so kind as to elaborate on this? Most of my inputs are direct
coupled. What are the general cautions with respect to dynamics?
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Read Paul Stamler's article in the last issue of Recording magazine on
adding a shunt resistance to dynamic microphones. Dynamics are very
sensitive to loading.
Adding a little reactance can be a good thing too, and that's basically
what you get with an old-style transformer input. A lot of older microphone
designs (like the SM-57) are voiced to work best into that kind of load.
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original Great River MP-2 (not the NV version) and then I'd look at the
John Hardy boxes.
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Here in Italy it's very difficult to check the gear, I'm not a big one
so I cannot take 3 pres, from the shop, and, after a decent amount of
time, keep the only one that I like.
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You should have been in Paris last week, then! From all reports the show
was fantastic. Sadly I missed it because I spent all my money buying a
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I hope you got a large garage with it!
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how about a large outbuilding so you can use the garage!!!
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house.
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Wow, Scott can afford buying a house in today's market!!
There's no way today I could buy the house I bought 24 years ago. Price
has gone up 7x. I could sell it and retire, except I'd have to find a
place to live ;>
I worry about kids today growing up 'round here in Boston/Providence
area when it comes to paying off a mortgage. Most will be slaving away
for f&*king years ...
Congrats Scott! And good luck with all the stuff in the garage. Maybe
open a museum on the side. You seems to be an able multi-tasker.
David Correia
www.Celebrationsound.com
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Every suggestion will be very appreciated.
Ciao
Roberto Costa
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