CaptainMoto
Blues Voyager
I use several mics in my home studio, each serving it's own purpose.
When I'm asked for a mic recomendation, my usual reply is this:
- For most home recording situations, we are working with less than ideal rooms with all sorts of noise and room reflections.
So, if somebody want's advise on what mic should I get, I always suggest using a dynamic vs condensor mic, because they are less sensitive and therefore, will help reject all that unwanted room noise, usually somthing like an SM58.
That improves your odds of getting a cleanner recording, which is the very first thing to wok on before you start thinking about compression, EQ and other effects in the mix.
- I also recommend avioding an omni (360 degree) polar pattern, in favor of a cardioid polar pattern. (Once again, just too much room noise )
A super cardioid pattern can be even better at rejecting sounds that are not directly in front of the mic but, super cadioid mics often have one spot directly at the rear that picks up sound, so it's important to not only have the front of the mic pointed at the intended source, but also to be aware of what's directly behind the mic.
For myself, my #1 studio vocal mic is a super cardioid ribbon mic.
Even though my room is well treated, the super cardioid patter helps me reject such things as fan and HVAC sounds.
Anyways, I'm always interested in microphones so, If I see one used for a particular purpose, I like to investigate.
OK.....Blah Blah Blah...........On with the show!
So last night I watched SNL with Billie Eilish as the featured artist.
She has a very distinctive style that requires good mic techinques.
I wondered what mic was she using?
It's a very affordable Se V7 Dynamic Mic with a Super Cardioid Polar Pattern.
She uses the wireless capsule mounted to a Sure wireless system.
www.sweetwater.com
It works very well on her voice in live performances because it has a great upper end presence, fantastic noise rejection, little or no rear lobe, built in pop filter, and built in shock mount to reject handling noise.
So........I'm very interested in getting one of these ( wired version ) and based upon my research, I would highly recommend giving this your consideration for your own live and studio recordings.
Here's Billie
www.youtube.com
When I'm asked for a mic recomendation, my usual reply is this:
- For most home recording situations, we are working with less than ideal rooms with all sorts of noise and room reflections.
So, if somebody want's advise on what mic should I get, I always suggest using a dynamic vs condensor mic, because they are less sensitive and therefore, will help reject all that unwanted room noise, usually somthing like an SM58.
That improves your odds of getting a cleanner recording, which is the very first thing to wok on before you start thinking about compression, EQ and other effects in the mix.
- I also recommend avioding an omni (360 degree) polar pattern, in favor of a cardioid polar pattern. (Once again, just too much room noise )
A super cardioid pattern can be even better at rejecting sounds that are not directly in front of the mic but, super cadioid mics often have one spot directly at the rear that picks up sound, so it's important to not only have the front of the mic pointed at the intended source, but also to be aware of what's directly behind the mic.
For myself, my #1 studio vocal mic is a super cardioid ribbon mic.
Even though my room is well treated, the super cardioid patter helps me reject such things as fan and HVAC sounds.
Anyways, I'm always interested in microphones so, If I see one used for a particular purpose, I like to investigate.
OK.....Blah Blah Blah...........On with the show!
So last night I watched SNL with Billie Eilish as the featured artist.
She has a very distinctive style that requires good mic techinques.
I wondered what mic was she using?
It's a very affordable Se V7 Dynamic Mic with a Super Cardioid Polar Pattern.
She uses the wireless capsule mounted to a Sure wireless system.
sE Electronics V7 MC1 Capsule for Shure Wireless - Black
Supercardioid Dynamic Microphone Capsule for Shure Wireless Systems with Integrated Shockmount and Internal Windscreen - Black
www.sweetwater.com
It works very well on her voice in live performances because it has a great upper end presence, fantastic noise rejection, little or no rear lobe, built in pop filter, and built in shock mount to reject handling noise.
So........I'm very interested in getting one of these ( wired version ) and based upon my research, I would highly recommend giving this your consideration for your own live and studio recordings.
Here's Billie
Billie Eilish: What Was I Made For? (Live) - SNL
Musical guest Billie Eilish performs "What Was I Made For?" on Saturday Night Live.Saturday Night Live. Stream now on Peacock: https://pck.tv/3n1IyzKSubscrib...
www.youtube.com
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