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best approach for live sound and recording

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WaldoNova

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Jun 14, 2009
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#1
Ok I've tried the search function and didn't really get a concrete answer. I've recently gone from being a plug in and play kind of player to having effects and a biamped setup.

I have an Eden WT800 and an Aguilar AG500 with different effects running into these amps. Currently I am using a Beta52 to mic the Eden and it sounds great. The Aggie's been mic'ed by a 57 that works but occasionally is clipped. Both amps have DI's but don't sound as good as my Epifani and Aguilar cabs do.

I am thinking of getting another Beta 52 for the Aggie but was wondering if there was a different approach(mic?) I should be taking. My current band has only played out once utilizing this setup and the sound guy was cool but I don't expect that everytime we play.

So does anyone have a suggestion about mics, Di's or a combination of both that would make it easier to set everything up quickly at shows with minimal drama between band(we all love my new sound!!!!) and soundguy?
 
#2
If you liked a mic'ed sound, there isn't an easier way to get that EXACT tone than to mic things up.

I'm really liking the Heil PR40 for bass work, way better than a kick drum mic. Its expensive, but you won't get any guff from any sound guy's who know their butt from a hole in the ground.

But be warned, it will reproduce things almost exactly as you hear them, for better or worse.. So if your cab has a floppy cone or some other issue it will reproduce that too.. (doubtful you'll ever have that issue with what you've listed)
 
#5
ATM25, they are discontinued and desirable. You can find them on ebay for around 150$ Guaranteed not to go down in value.

When on the very rare occsion I go into the studio it is the mic I either request or bring my own.

Here are 2 videos for a sound reference.

 
#7
The Beyer M88 is another "go to" mic but it's even more expensive the the Heil. It sure sounds great though. Both are dynamic mics which means they are more stage friendly than their condenser mic counterparts. I've used Sennheiser MD421's with some success and even EV RE-20's and Shure SM7's, but the Beyer is my favorite. I haven't had an opportunity to work with a Heil yet but I haven't heard a bad thing or read a bad review about it yet.
 

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