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I'm liking the mics, and I can't wait to get the others to start working with them as well!]]> Hear Here JoeHempel https://guitarnoise.forum/hear-here/new-mic-day-1-mxl-990/#post-354431 https://guitarnoise.forum/hear-here/new-mic-day-1-mxl-990/#post-354410 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 16:10:30 +0000
Anyhow that is professional caliber, like Vincent from Don McLean or Leader of the Band, a bigger sound - Dan Fogelberg.

Don's playing is muted, to emphasize the vocal I suppose, and the guitar itself is ever so slightly metallic, but it is subtle.

No, not really, I listened again. You guys sound the same! That's good. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dipFMJckZOM]]> Hear Here Blue Jay https://guitarnoise.forum/hear-here/new-mic-day-1-mxl-990/#post-354410 https://guitarnoise.forum/hear-here/new-mic-day-1-mxl-990/#post-354398 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 13:10:24 +0000
I took the original file, and shaped it so that the 200-450khz ranges dipped a bit lower, but the 80-120khz ranges were higher, and I raised the treble a bit as well. Then I read up a little on "dampening" when using Reverb, and created my own setting for Re-verb so that it's not has heavy and doesn't muddle it up.

The end result is a much warmer sound without sacrificing much treble and not letting the bass be over the top. At least in my opinion. LOL.

Once I get my new pencil Mics I'm going to try and do some true stereo recording....always something new to learn!]]> Hear Here JoeHempel https://guitarnoise.forum/hear-here/new-mic-day-1-mxl-990/#post-354398 https://guitarnoise.forum/hear-here/new-mic-day-1-mxl-990/#post-354397 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 13:01:49 +0000
I only made a couple of recordings with my acoustic but I remember I did read some advices about where to place the mic (distance, oriented to different parts, etc.). I guess you already know that, if you wish I could try to find the page again.

Today it sounds to me "very warm"! :D


The worst to me is to try to express something like feelings about music in a language that is not my first language! Sorry if I am using nonsense adjectives!]]> Hear Here Nuno https://guitarnoise.forum/hear-here/new-mic-day-1-mxl-990/#post-354397 https://guitarnoise.forum/hear-here/new-mic-day-1-mxl-990/#post-354391 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 09:08:57 +0000
Here's another file, it's the same Now and Forever from before, but I've been able to get a more "full" tone I guess, and keep the highs intact.

Man a world of options has opened up with such a low noise floor....I'm still in shock that this mic cost 1/3 of my other mic, and is so much better (to my ears anyway).

http://www.box.net/shared/syc6jr0d0a]]> Hear Here JoeHempel https://guitarnoise.forum/hear-here/new-mic-day-1-mxl-990/#post-354391 https://guitarnoise.forum/hear-here/new-mic-day-1-mxl-990/#post-354365 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 02:00:14 +0000
Nice sound there Joe, it is rich and full. I would have to say that the notes are blooming. :lol: I have no complaints, but thought I would look up, read, then share this, it could help me understand why I have this addiction to treble and can't get enough? But no not really, it has little to do with my personal taste. It is more about players who like a darker sound, perhaps muffled or less cutting/clear? I used to play into a board controlled by a guy who always muddied me up. So I whacked at the higher (upper mid/treble) strings harder with the pick, and he'd get up and turn it down more. :roll:

Anyhow, it sounds very good for the first time out of the box, and I am aware, a lot like the original. Another nice job!

http://www.recordingreview.com/articles/articles/213/1/How-To-Deal-With-A-Picky-Mid-Scooped-Guitarist/Page1.html

You're not doing this, don't worry - I was looking for the answer to my own treble problems - I turn them up when I can, but can't always do what I want unplugged. http://www.sweetwater.com/expert-center/glossary/t--ScoopedMids]]> Hear Here Blue Jay https://guitarnoise.forum/hear-here/new-mic-day-1-mxl-990/#post-354365 https://guitarnoise.forum/hear-here/new-mic-day-1-mxl-990/#post-354355 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 23:04:26 +0000
But it definitely won't sound as bright as an acoustic that's for sure.]]> Hear Here JoeHempel https://guitarnoise.forum/hear-here/new-mic-day-1-mxl-990/#post-354355 https://guitarnoise.forum/hear-here/new-mic-day-1-mxl-990/#post-354354 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 23:03:20 +0000
Anyway, many congrats, very good sound!]]> Hear Here Nuno https://guitarnoise.forum/hear-here/new-mic-day-1-mxl-990/#post-354354 https://guitarnoise.forum/hear-here/new-mic-day-1-mxl-990/#post-39330 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 20:11:55 +0000
Just placed the mic 12" from the sound hole behind the bridge, for both Acoustic and Classical

http://www.box.net/shared/klv0pnuy9m

My other mics will be coming Wednesday or Thursday, Behringer C2...I've heard REALLY GOOD soundclips from some people on those.

EDIT: DIDN'T LIKE THE REVERB ON NOW AND FOREVER, NEW FILE IS UPLOADED!]]> Hear Here JoeHempel https://guitarnoise.forum/hear-here/new-mic-day-1-mxl-990/#post-39330