N.M.D. #1
N.M.D. #1
I don't think I've ever done a new mic day thread. Mics just aren't that big a deal to me.
But I had a bunch of Amazon credit, so I needed to use it on something. I've been wanting an affordable ribbon mic, so I got this:
MXL R144
Seems pretty nice. Very sturdy, nice build quality, nice shock mount, fancy little case. I'll try to blow it up with some clips tomorrow.
But I had a bunch of Amazon credit, so I needed to use it on something. I've been wanting an affordable ribbon mic, so I got this:
MXL R144
Seems pretty nice. Very sturdy, nice build quality, nice shock mount, fancy little case. I'll try to blow it up with some clips tomorrow.
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Cool man, I've looked at at that very mic many times...Most are way outta my price range, so I'm pretty curious to hear what you do with it...Greg_L wrote: ↑Mon Dec 18, 2017 10:09 pm I don't think I've ever done a new mic day thread. Mics just aren't that big a deal to me.
But I had a bunch of Amazon credit, so I needed to use it on something. I've been wanting an affordable ribbon mic, so I got this:
MXL R144
Seems pretty nice. Very sturdy, nice build quality, nice shock mount, fancy little case. I'll try to blow it up with some clips tomorrow.
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Hmmm, looks good but could be not. I look forward to hearing the ribbon flapping in the breeze created by a Marshall.
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We will see today.
I'm hoping to use it sparingly as a "thickener" mic for certain things, or as a warmer mic for things like kazoos, handclaps, tambourines, etc.
I'm hoping to use it sparingly as a "thickener" mic for certain things, or as a warmer mic for things like kazoos, handclaps, tambourines, etc.
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That is one sexy mic. Mind if i ask what it might have cost you rough;y. been kind of wanting a ribbon mic as well.
I would suspect it would be a damn fine mic for vocals yes?
I would suspect it would be a damn fine mic for vocals yes?
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This was like $120. Mic, case, shock mount, some weird cleaning rag, extra springs for the shock mount, and a pop filter.WhiskeyJack wrote: ↑Tue Dec 19, 2017 11:59 am That is one sexy mic. Mind if i ask what it might have cost you rough;y. been kind of wanting a ribbon mic as well.
Maybe? I don't know. I doubt it since they're figure-8 mics. They pick up from the front and back. Maybe if you're going for a certain vocal sound in the right room a ribbon could be a good vocal mic. But for most vocal applications, probably not.I would suspect it would be a damn fine mic for vocals yes?
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Ahh! makes sense. I didn't know it was a figure 8 mic! not the most ideal.
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I'm pretty sure all ribbon mics are figure-8 mics. I've never heard of one that isn't. I'm not that well-versed on ribbon mics though. I just wanted one to have one if the need ever arises. And I didn't actually have to pay for it, so win.WhiskeyJack wrote: ↑Tue Dec 19, 2017 12:13 pm
Ahh! makes sense. I didn't know it was a figure 8 mic! not the most ideal.
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I'm also curious how that mic sounds ....like Miner I have looked at that same mic as a possibility.
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I'm gonna do some clips today.
I suspect it's probably fairly smooth and dark - like most ribbons tend to be. I'm thinking it'll be a good mic for dead center speaker applications where a dynamic or condenser would be way way too bright. That's what I'm gonna try first anyway.
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Ugh, sorry I didn't get to the clips today. I did test it out a little and it works great, but I'll do some real clips in the next few days.
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dammit!
I posted and now it's gone!
First off ... "Christmas Time Is Here" chord melody?
Awesome!!
So what's your initial reaction to the mic?
I posted and now it's gone!
First off ... "Christmas Time Is Here" chord melody?
Awesome!!
So what's your initial reaction to the mic?
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why not?
I wouldn't have remembered it!
I wouldn't have remembered it!
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I've never used a ribbon mic, but for a while now I've wanted to try a pair as drum overheads. I'm interested to see how it performs.
I wonder if Santa will bring me a pair of Royer 121s?
I wonder if Santa will bring me a pair of Royer 121s?
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