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chessparov · 25th February 2009

I'm also super-impressed by the recording quality that came out of Norman Petty's
studio in Clovis, New Mexico (Buddy Holly et al). Although he used a U47 for vocals, I tend to identify the 77 RCA ribbon as the classic rockabilly vocal mic.

Chris

25th February 2009	#30
chessparov Jr. Gear Slut 2nd class Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,895 Thread Starter	I'm also super-impressed by the recording quality that came out of Norman Petty's studio in Clovis, New Mexico (Buddy Holly et al). Although he used a U47 for vocals, I tend to identify the 77 RCA ribbon as the classic rockabilly vocal mic. Chris