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fleeced · 5th July 2009

Thanks for all the replies - I'll try it all.

I'll try the different hf settings on the 906 - don't know why, for someone who always fiddles with every setting on most everything (I've gone through every available make and flavour of pre-amp tube on the Boogie is search of that elusive special something)... yet I haven't even flicked the switch left and right.....! (I don't know why) ... but will try that first. (Ps. A Tung Sol in V1 with the rest standard boogie tubes was my final setup in case anyone has a Dual Rec sitting around that's in need of a slightly different organic feel!)

I'll try a SM57 and Beta too. I've always heard the 57 is more "toppy" and slightly "thinner" than the 906 - so that might just be the answer I’m looking for. Can't find a EV RM 20 (RE 20 ??) - but will also try and borrow an Audix to try out.

How far away from the cab would you go? (I know opinions vary from almost touching the grille to three feet away ... but nearly every stage setup I've seen has the mic close to the cab) -- I'll try it pointed more at the centre of the cone though.

I’ve never tried a DI - although had been looking at the Radial - is the consensus of opinion that a mic is best if you can? The womanizer sounds interesting - but if I'm trying to get a cab sound into the PA - don't I need a cab modeller/emulator ?

5th July 2009	#6
fleeced Gear interested Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 3 Thread Starter	Thanks - Thanks for all the replies - I'll try it all. I'll try the different hf settings on the 906 - don't know why, for someone who always fiddles with every setting on most everything (I've gone through every available make and flavour of pre-amp tube on the Boogie is search of that elusive special something)... yet I haven't even flicked the switch left and right.....! (I don't know why) ... but will try that first. (Ps. A Tung Sol in V1 with the rest standard boogie tubes was my final setup in case anyone has a Dual Rec sitting around that's in need of a slightly different organic feel!) I'll try a SM57 and Beta too. I've always heard the 57 is more "toppy" and slightly "thinner" than the 906 - so that might just be the answer I’m looking for. Can't find a EV RM 20 (RE 20 ??) - but will also try and borrow an Audix to try out. How far away from the cab would you go? (I know opinions vary from almost touching the grille to three feet away ... but nearly every stage setup I've seen has the mic close to the cab) -- I'll try it pointed more at the centre of the cone though. I’ve never tried a DI - although had been looking at the Radial - is the consensus of opinion that a mic is best if you can? The womanizer sounds interesting - but if I'm trying to get a cab sound into the PA - don't I need a cab modeller/emulator ?