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Originally Posted by chris319  Here is my question: Was there any discussion of the difference between the crystalline sound of the Neumann condensers used at Capitol vs. the warmer, smoother sound of Frank's 546 or even 44s and 77s? I have listened to recordings of Mr. Sinatra with their clean, pure sound and wondered how those recordings would sound if he were on a little more "ragged" sounding mic such as a ribbon. Nowadays I'm curious how he would sound on one of the Beyerdynamic ribbons which can be handheld in a live performance venue.
And you can't mention Nelson Riddle's beautiful arrangements without also mentioning Billy May. |
His 40's recordings at Columbia look to be a ribbon. Then, onto Capitol with the condenser.
And yep, Billy May wasn't no slouch either.