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Microphones:

 

Studio Projects LSD2

 

This is a versatile stereo mic, with many different configurations available, and three polar patterns per capsule.  Additional information: http://www.studioprojects.com/lsd2.html 


I tend to use this microphone for area recording, overheads, and certain acoustic guitar applications.  I haven't quite had a chance yet but plan on using it also for backup vocals. 

Electrovoice RE-20

 

This is normally something you would find as a broadcast mic in just about any radio station.  It is a dynamic cardioid mic.  Additonal Information: http://www.electrovoice.com/products/91.html 


This mic is awesome for male vocals.  It has a strong bass quality, which also makes it available for an alternative kick drum mic.  I have also found it to work nicely on some down and dirty acoustic guitar.  Bass cabs and guitar cabs are also done nicely with this mic.


Cascade Microphones Fathead II Stereo Pair


This pair of mics are probably the ones i am most sensitive with.  On their case i have a strict "do not touch" sign.  They cannot be fed phantom power, nor can they hold up under plosives or other types of air displacement.  Additional Information:

http://www.cascademicrophones.com/cascade_FAT_HEAD_II.html 


These mics have a certain body to them that sound awesome on solo acoustic guitar.  They would provide a darker perspective on a room, or overheads.  There can be many uses for this, even vocals, when used with a pop filter.

Assorted Mics...  From left to right:

 

Studio Projects C1 (Same capsule as the aforementioned LSD2 without the extra patterns)

Additional Information: http://www.studioprojects.com/c1.html     This mic sounds great on a number of sources, like its cousin, the LSD2. 


Nady SCM900 - This is the first decent mic i've ever owned.  It had much success on distorted electric guitar amps.  Additional Information:  http://www.nady.com/scm_mics_pg.html

 

(2) MXL 2003 - Standard LDC mic:  Additional Information: http://www.mxlmics.com/condenser_mic/mxl2003/mxl2003.htm

 

(2) Audix i5 - Some might call this a "better sm57".  It is a dynamic mic with a smoother sound than an sm57.  It is great on live and studio vocals, snare drum, lower toms, guitar cabs, etc...  you can hear this mic on my covers of "drain you" and "ruiner"

Additional Information:  http://www.audixusa.com/docs/products/i-5.shtml

 

(2) MXL 603 - If you have a somewhat dense mix where you wish to bring out the sparkle of an acoustic, this is a great mic to use.  Also nice for cymbals/overheads.

Additional Information: http://www.mxlmics.com/condenser_mic/mxl603s/mxl603s.htm

 

Assorted Drum Mic Pack...  From left to right:

 

Shure Beta52 - this is, besides the RE20 and the D112, one of the "go to" mics for kick drum and bass cabs.  Additional Information:http://www.shure.com/ProAudio/Products/WiredMicrophones/us_pro_Beta52A_content 


(2) Shure sm57 - Probably one of the most used mics in recording history, this mic is a general purpose dynamic, with a limited range, although it brings out some nice frequencies in certain applications.  I tend to use this on toms and snare only.  It can certainly be used on guitar cabs or vocals, if needed, although i would rather use the audix i5.  More Info:

http://www.shure.com/proaudio/products/wiredmicrophones/us_pro_sm57-lc_content