Best Mic/Pre Combination to record a dishwasher

[diamondjim]

for the dishwasher, don't forget SoundSoap Pro!

[tonnu]

reminds me of the API 512c infomercial on some dude recording found sounds through some earthworks microphone and API 512c

[nosebleedaudio]

Too bad you don't have a shotgun mic, That would be my first choice for ALL..

[LMCASES]

Originally Posted by Yerba

Yo-Yo Ma plays an antiquated instrument; at best a relic of another century best left in museums. I would argue that one should never record the cello, out of respect for historical accuracy.

There were no microphones/preamps when the cello was born into this world, and as such I feel that the two eras should never intermingle, for fear of soiling the purity of the instrument with electronic reproduction.

Now dishwashers on the other hand - this is the way forward, and if we want to get at the essence of what it means to mechanically "wash dishes", we're going to need some serious gear.

Yerba, you are a god among men! Golf clap to you sir!!! Well done.

[msquared]

When it comes to putting mics on appliances, the obvious question is, "What would Geddy Lee do?"

[vincentvangogo]

Can't be arsed to fine-tune 8 jokes, so

1) Dishwasher- something about adding some plate.
2) Fridge- something about how cold and sterile digital sometimes beats analogue warmth.
3) Microwave - something about brain-melting volume levels.
4) Blender - something about the new Avenson box for parallel compression.
5) Bread Maker - something about Ebay and rip-off Paypal charges.
6) Oven (electric) - something about analogue warmth beating digital.
7) Toaster - something about Reggae.
8) Kettle - something about kettle drums (sorry I'm getting really low on ideas now.)

[axelhuber]

Check out the video of Amon Tobin:

Amon tobin-Foley Room(Video)-part 1 - YouTube

[Jim Williams]

Get a hydrophone for the dishwasher. Place it inside. Use cold water and you will be ok.

[mdwhitaker]

Originally Posted by axelhuber

Check out the video of Amon Tobin:

Amon tobin-Foley Room(Video)-part 1 - YouTube

Can anybody shed some light on which earthworks he is using? And what is that tape recorder?

Foley Room is a SICK record!!!

[nosebleedaudio]

Originally Posted by mdwhitaker

Can anybody shed some light on which earthworks he is using? And what is that tape recorder?

Foley Room is a SICK record!!!

Looks like a Nagra.

[mdwhitaker]

After a bit of home work ....

Earthworks claims on their site that Amon is using the QT30, with a link to that very video. (head scratch)

QTC30 | Earthworks Audio

But I found this interview where he says he is using the earthworks M50, which is their measurement mic.

Amon Tobin, Richard Thomas

And yes, according to the interview it is a Nagra IV-S.

[Viccy]

Originally Posted by Jim Williams

Get a hydrophone for the dishwasher. Place it inside. Use cold water and you will be ok.

Ahhh, I forgot to put those on my list. Yes, I also have two hydrophones. So now it's just, how do I get them in there !!!

Vic

[soul&folk]

poor OP, he was doomed before he started. Answering this question is too much fun for serious answers!