Re: question for recording buffs

[Windsaver@xxxxxxx]

I agree with the idea "if it sounds right, then it is right" for recording.  
A high dollar microphone does not necessarily make things sound better.  In 
fact, many times a nice studio condenser mic will have too much clarity and 
response for the intended result.  The Shure SM57 and 58 are workhorse mics that 
are consistent and predictable.  Chances are that the condenser mic on your amp 
picked up too much high frequency making the amp lose some body to the sound. 
 The 57 and 58 do not capture extreme highs and thus "warm" the sound of amps.
I was told by someone of recording knowledge that Tom Petty sings his lead 
vocals through a SM57 since it fits his voice perfectly.  So, when you hear Tom 
crroning, chances are it is a $80 mic.  Of course, it is running through a 
million dollars worth of audio gear!


In a message dated 4/26/2004 2:07:16 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
mbrogers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
My band is doing some recording withour 16 track Fostex VF 160 recorder.  I 
got a great harp tone using a Shure 58 in front of my amp.  we then switched to 
a condendensor mic, and a SM 57, and could'nt recapture the sound.  I'm going 
back to the 58, but am not sure if it was a fluke.  we also have a Shure kick 
drum mic to try.  Any thoughts?  The tone I got was almost like a muted 
trumpet tone.  Great for swing tunes.  the other tunes don't have that bite.  You 
can write me off line, as not to waste other's time.  thanks.  bullfrog