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Originally Posted by jaffa  Could it be this proves that the mic is the least important link in the vocal chain... |
Not at all; that a mic is cheap, or less pedigreed, or even not that great in most situations... none of this prevents it from being right for the source, song, and/or moment in question.
But a crapass mic that sounds like crap, on a vocal in a song like Exit Music, wouldn't fly. Not for a second.
When it comes to art, things don't have to be qualty, they have to be effective. When it comes to music, the two often correlate, but not always, and part of genius is being able to discern which is called for at any given moment.
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Originally Posted by Eskimo Brain where do you think the overly bright, chalky texture of OK Computer comes from? |
They were really into grinding circuits into overload on that record. Distressors are really awesome for that edgy, pushed and distorted kinda vibe while creating a hefty amount of punch, I wouldn't be surprised if Distressors with 'Dist 3" engaged were one of the keys to that masterpiece; the drums and guitars in particular sound like it.
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