Dynamic mic suggestions for guitar cab.

Blueser · 8th September 2005

I have an SM57. I also have an AT4050 condenser en route, but I am looking for another dynamic mic to complement the SM57. I feel that on some of my amps, the SM57 is too dark (though it may be my M-Audio Omni Studio which is going to be yanked very shortly).

I know that I really don't like the Senn e609. It was too harsh and bright to my ears. Suggestions I have been given are:

ATM29HE (~$100)
Audix i5 (~$100)
Senn MD421 (a bit pricey @ $350, but not out of the realm for the right tones)
Royer R121 (I would love to, but @$1K, this will be a "down the road" purchase)

I would think that
$350 would be about the outer limit.

The material is Classic/Hard Rock, and Blues.

Thanks,
B

Brad McGowan · 8th September 2005

ev635a

If you don't like the e609s then you might not like the i5...it's even brighter, but more scooped sounding. Try moving the mic away from the center of the cone and reassess your opinion of the e609s. I would not put that mic where I put other mics.

Brad

sleep over jack · 8th September 2005

ev635a, SM57, SM7

moon_unit · 8th September 2005

Just about anything from electrovoice.

moon_unit · 8th September 2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blueser

I feel that on some of my amps, the SM57 is too dark ...

If it sounds dark, it's because your amp is tuned that way. Cut some lows, add some bass, or aim the mic more towards the center of the speaker.

dhughes · 8th September 2005

Been using an R84 with a e609 silver lately. this gives A LOT of flexibility.

What about a Beyerdynamic M160? That mic is awesome on cabs and not tooo expensive.

tINY · 8th September 2005

You can try the E609 and variants too - ame are in the $100 range.

Some of the old EV hammers might be nice too.

-tINY

pixelhead · 9th September 2005

e609 Fan here along with 57 and 421. I also enjoy the 121.

petsematary · 9th September 2005

Ye olde EV 664.

r0ck1r0ck2 · 9th September 2005

$350 for one dynamic mic is crazy talk...i mean i think i would rather have 5 or 6 totally unique different mics than one RE-20 or SM-7.....but i'm a scuzzbucket...get your mics used...!!
ok
so last friday i had a wet spot appear when i tossed an AT-pro37r infront of an old Silvertone TwinTwelve
$75 for it....it's a condenser..

..but i don't mind

the UniDyne III is very hip....but it might be a bit dark...$50

Ye' Ole Ev's!!! 660, 664. 664a....got one of each for $50 a piece+ they're CHROME

maybe a RE series mic...tho they can be a bit more pricey

...it's hard to get those ****ers placed with a craked out shredder playing "Eruption".....i like to run my SynthFuzzSexBassCasioCZ-1000 into the amp...just a middle "C" or maybe a lower "E"
just to get a nice steady tone to work with...
then i bust out the freakshow dynamics i've got in the locker....
start waving them around willy nilly....find a juicy spot....throw it on the mic stand so you know where that mic sounds good.....then swap the mic for another chrome dynamic....

stand back and witness your rock power!!!!

warhead · 9th September 2005

The E/V ND468 is a very tight sounding dynamic, great for squeezing elec gu tracks into a dense mix. Would compliment the 57 well.

War

Blueser · 9th September 2005

Wow....Lots of great suggestions. Thanks all. I have some homework to do now!

Drumsound · 9th September 2005

My favs are 421, Beyer M88 and TGX50. Though there are many others...

8th September 2005	#1
Blueser Gear Head Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 50 Thread Starter	Dynamic mic suggestions for guitar cab. I have an SM57. I also have an AT4050 condenser en route, but I am looking for another dynamic mic to complement the SM57. I feel that on some of my amps, the SM57 is too dark (though it may be my M-Audio Omni Studio which is going to be yanked very shortly). I know that I really don't like the Senn e609. It was too harsh and bright to my ears. Suggestions I have been given are: ATM29HE (~$100) Audix i5 (~$100) Senn MD421 (a bit pricey @ $350, but not out of the realm for the right tones) Royer R121 (I would love to, but @$1K, this will be a "down the road" purchase) I would think that $350 would be about the outer limit. The material is Classic/Hard Rock, and Blues. Thanks, B

8th September 2005	#6
dhughes Gear addict Joined: Dec 2003 Location: Orlando Posts: 345	Been using an R84 with a e609 silver lately. this gives A LOT of flexibility. What about a Beyerdynamic M160? That mic is awesome on cabs and not tooo expensive. __________________ Thanks! Darin My work: http://www.mcl.ucf.edu/people/dhughes.html My crappy band: http://www.myspace.com/happyvalleyband My crappy myspace: http://www.myspace.com/darinhughes

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warhead Jai guru deva om Joined: Feb 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 12,253	The E/V ND468 is a very tight sounding dynamic, great for squeezing elec gu tracks into a dense mix. Would compliment the 57 well. War __________________ Warren Dent, Owner - ZenPro Audio: Gear Now & Zen

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8th September 2005	#2
Brad McGowan Lives for gear Joined: Jan 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 5,582	ev635a If you don't like the e609s then you might not like the i5...it's even brighter, but more scooped sounding. Try moving the mic away from the center of the cone and reassess your opinion of the e609s. I would not put that mic where I put other mics. Brad

8th September 2005	#3
sleep over jack Gear maniac Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 176	ev635a, SM57, SM7

8th September 2005	#4
moon_unit Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2002 Location: Bucktown. Chicago, IL Posts: 926	Just about anything from electrovoice.

8th September 2005	#7
tINY Gear Guru Joined: Jul 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 10,233	You can try the E609 and variants too - ame are in the $100 range. Some of the old EV hammers might be nice too. -tINY

9th September 2005	#8
pixelhead Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Downers Grove, IL Posts: 583	e609 Fan here along with 57 and 421. I also enjoy the 121.

9th September 2005	#9
petsematary Lives for gear Joined: Apr 2005 Location: East Coast, Sweden Posts: 1,491	Ye olde EV 664.

9th September 2005	#10
r0ck1r0ck2 Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Barcelona!! Posts: 1,618	$350 for one dynamic mic is crazy talk...i mean i think i would rather have 5 or 6 totally unique different mics than one RE-20 or SM-7.....but i'm a scuzzbucket...get your mics used...!! ok so last friday i had a wet spot appear when i tossed an AT-pro37r infront of an old Silvertone TwinTwelve $75 for it....it's a condenser.. ..but i don't mind the UniDyne III is very hip....but it might be a bit dark...$50 Ye' Ole Ev's!!! 660, 664. 664a....got one of each for $50 a piece+ they're CHROME maybe a RE series mic...tho they can be a bit more pricey ...it's hard to get those ****ers placed with a craked out shredder playing "Eruption".....i like to run my SynthFuzzSexBassCasioCZ-1000 into the amp...just a middle "C" or maybe a lower "E" just to get a nice steady tone to work with... then i bust out the freakshow dynamics i've got in the locker.... start waving them around willy nilly....find a juicy spot....throw it on the mic stand so you know where that mic sounds good.....then swap the mic for another chrome dynamic.... stand back and witness your rock power!!!!

9th September 2005	#13
Drumsound Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2002 Location: Bloomington Il Posts: 5,185	My favs are 421, Beyer M88 and TGX50. Though there are many others...