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mrbowes · 5th November 2009

Sam Cooke...he makes singing seem sooo effortless. What a talent.

What gear for that kind of singer?

I'd start with a nice tube pre with a good amount of gain. Doesn't really matter what brand so much as it's high quality, low noise, and provides a good amount of gain.

I'd try to rent an old RCA Ribbon mic,44/77 and U47/clone.

Rent the most expensive one you can. If you get a chance with a singer like that, have the best gear you can get.

Time to put on some Sam Cooke on vinyl. Cheers

5th November 2009	#43
mrbowes Lives for gear Joined: Apr 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,452	Sam Cooke...he makes singing seem sooo effortless. What a talent. What gear for that kind of singer? I'd start with a nice tube pre with a good amount of gain. Doesn't really matter what brand so much as it's high quality, low noise, and provides a good amount of gain. I'd try to rent an old RCA Ribbon mic,44/77 and U47/clone. Rent the most expensive one you can. If you get a chance with a singer like that, have the best gear you can get. Time to put on some Sam Cooke on vinyl. Cheers