How to capture the tone of an AC30?

mig27 · 28th January 2006

Hi there,

I have just received a beautiful JMI AC30 from the mid 60ies.
Needless to say, I love its tone.

But I'm having a hard time to capture it.

Would you mind sharing some proven techniques of micing an AC30?

I'm not really lacking mics - the classics are there:
- 421
- 441
- AKG D12
- AKG D19
- U47 fet
- M269c
- a bunch of odd ball ribbons (no Royer R121 tho)

I'm not short on preamps either.

Thanks heaps in advance.

Michael

Jules · 28th January 2006

How about setting aside an "AC30 recording day" where you and a chum perhaps, record ALL the possible mic combinations and mic position's and placement in your recording space - to find the best tone? (Having a chum move mic's while you listen could be v educational)

Worthwhile I suggest!

28th January 2006	#1
mig27 Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Berlin Posts: 745 Thread Starter	How to capture the tone of an AC30? Hi there, I have just received a beautiful JMI AC30 from the mid 60ies. Needless to say, I love its tone. But I'm having a hard time to capture it. Would you mind sharing some proven techniques of micing an AC30? I'm not really lacking mics - the classics are there: - 421 - 441 - AKG D12 - AKG D19 - U47 fet - M269c - a bunch of odd ball ribbons (no Royer R121 tho) I'm not short on preamps either. Thanks heaps in advance. Michael

28th January 2006	#2
Jules Gearslutz.com admin Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: A Yank in London, UK Posts: 17,356 1 Review written	How about setting aside an "AC30 recording day" where you and a chum perhaps, record ALL the possible mic combinations and mic position's and placement in your recording space - to find the best tone? (Having a chum move mic's while you listen could be v educational) Worthwhile I suggest! __________________ Jules Add your reviews to the new reviews area! Gearslutz on Facebook Follow my GS picks on Twitter

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