Acoustic Recording
I've got mics (as you well know) for playing and recording with hand held mics. In trying to record acoustic playing, I'm finding I have to get so close to the mic for it to pick up the harp, that it's awkward, especially when playing from music on a stand. I've got an ElectroVoice RE10 that I use with the gain on the AudioBox up full. Any further than 4 -5" away and it is really faint on the Garage Band recordings. Any recommendations that would pick up the harp from10 - 12" away. I guess I'm looking for more sensitivoty in a mic.
Thanks Greg - No, you taught me that XLR to 1/4" thing long ago!!;-)
I guess I didn't experiment with all mics (only the ones that fit on the mic holder). The Ultimate 545 I got from you does the trick - now the trick is to figure out how to get it to stay solidly in the mic holder. If it ain't one thing its another. But it does pick up the way I need, so thanks.
The Ultimate barrel doesn't taper like a standard SM57 or 58 - consequently it doesn't fit in the mic clip made for those mics. Good news though - the Shure wireless mics are the same diameter as the Ultimate mics and don't taper either. Shure makes a mic clip model WA371 that is an excellent and secure fit. I have them for $14.95 if you need one.
Thanks Greg. I'll check the local shops to see if they have that part. If not, I'll get back to you
Hey Greg - when I asked at the local music store, they said they would haveto order it but the salesman said "look at this - a rubberized clip that will open right up and then, tighten around the mic" Long story short - the Apex IMC-5 works like a charm around the Ultimate mics and even works with the RE10. Best thing is its ony $4.00!
HEY IF IT WORKS FOR YOU THAT'S ALL THAT MATTERS, HANK.
IN THE PIC I'M LOOKING AT OF THAT CLIP (https://www.directproaudio.com/product.cfm?directid=68377) IT LOOKS LIKE IT WOULD BE HARD TO MANEUVER PAST THE VOLUME CONTROL
Actually, the rubber clip spreads to accommodate the larger barrel and that gives room for the volume control.
thanks for for getting me on this track
Hi, Hank
Studio recording is not my area of expertise - but mics like you're using were definitely used in studios. I don't think today's mics differ that much in output, though some are more sensitive - the Beta 57 and Beta 58 are more sensitive than their non-Beta alternates - and ribbon mics are more sensitive yet. Still I think the mics you have should be more than adequate. I wonder if the problem is not enough gain on the AudioBox - and wonder if you might be able to help that by running through an outboard mic preamp first?
And just to be sure - you're not going into the AudioBox from the RE10 with an XLR to 1/4" cable, are you? If so - THAT is your problem.
/G