[ddots-l] Re: Rode microphones
- From: "Dave Hillebrandt" <dave@xxxxxxxx>
- To: <ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 9 May 2010 09:44:18 -0400
Yes, it is strange how diverse American accents can be. Someone from new
orleans will definitely sound different that someone from Boston. used to love
to do impersonations when I was younger but have lost the nack for it. I am
really amazed by a few British actors who can pull off American accents
flawlessly like the guy who does the tv show house and i would never know. Even
listening for it now, he is just so good that can't tell. Will listen for your
show on radio 360. Oh, am sure there is an American audience who is just
perfect for your performances but just a matter of finding a manager who can
find it. Best of luck. Dave
----- Original Message -----
From: Steve Wicketts
To: ddtots
Sent: Sunday, May 09, 2010 7:29 AM
Subject: [ddots-l] Re: Rode microphones
Hi Dave,
My studio is also more of a creative outlet, I Have the odd bit of work come
my way.
When I say odd, I mean odd, just been recording an Impersonator of many
characters for a Theme park Robot.
It was this project that made me realise that the Shure 87A was not designed
for this kind of work.
Regarding my Shows, I'm based in the UK, I love American Rock 'N' Roll from
the 1950's.
I've yet to perform in the USA.
I've had enquiries from: Perfect Impressions Entertainment, Decatur,
Illinois: and Star Attractions in Las Vegas.
I was very flattered, as I didn't contact them, they, contacted me.
I'm flattered as I still feel my performance level needs to go up a few gears
before I'm ready for the American audiences.
Fred Puglia from Perfect Impression asked, "How much of an accent do you
have? would your American accent fool an American audience?
I replied, "My American accent doesn't even fool an English Audience. Which
is even worse than it sounds as most English audiences wouldn't know the
difference between someone from Memphis and someone from New York."
Steve W
----- Original Message -----
From: Dave Hillebrandt
To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sunday, May 09, 2010 5:08 AM
Subject: [ddots-l] Re: Rode microphones
Steve, Yeah, thats what i get when flying through these emails and didn't
hear the 87 properly. I bet the old fasioned look for that one mic does go over
quite well for atmosphere and that kind of thing definitely makes a difference.
think i'd like to check out that show myself. Yes, you'll like the sound of the
C1, i'm quite sure. I do love the nt2A for having the three paterns thouogh.
handy when having a few people playing precussion, and can have that figure
eight patern going and makes for a cool sound. If i had to choose one or the
other though, think i would have to pick the c1 just because it sounds so
extremely good on acoustic guitar and vocals. To have both is great and wanted
a couple really decent mics and not a bunch of cash to blow. At this point, i'm
not making money off of the studio and more for a creative outlet than a job so
hard to justify paying thousands for one mic. Basically, two good mics for
under $500 is pretty good i think. Would love to check out your music. Where
are you located. Am near Orlando, Fl. /dave
----- Original Message -----
From: Steve Wicketts
To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Saturday, May 08, 2010 9:21 PM
Subject: [ddots-l] Re: Rode microphones
Hi Dave,
You've sold me on the C1, as for phantom power, I'm used to using phantom
power as the Shure Beta 87A is a Condenser microphone.
I'm also using a Shure SH55 classic microphone, This has the casing of a
1950's microphone but inside is a Shure Beta 58 head, the idea is good but the
sound is not anything special.
I use it on my Jerry Lee Lewis shows because it has that 1950's retro
look.
Steve W
----- Original Message -----
From: Dave Hillebrandt
To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Saturday, May 08, 2010 3:50 PM
Subject: [ddots-l] Re: Rode microphones
hi Steve, The 57 and 58 mic's are great for live use but you won't
believe difference with either the nt2A or the Studio project microphones. i
have the C1 and people just can't believe its sound for the price. of course
you can blow hundreds and hundreds of dollars for certain mics but really
believe the c1 is best out there for the price. Think around $240 or so and
that is a great price for high quality mic with bass rolloffs and padding as
well which really comes in handy. If you check the reviews out there, think
they will show that I'm not alone. The Shure mics can handle some basic
recording but when you want to get a foot away from mic, they don't hang with
the true recording mics. Can't beat 57 for being durable but just don't have
the definition and subtleties of a good recording mic. You won't be sorry. most
all decent recording mics do require fantom power however so something to know
in advance. Dave
----- Original Message -----
From: Steve Wicketts
To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Saturday, May 08, 2010 9:04 AM
Subject: [ddots-l] Re: Rode microphones
Hi Dave,
Thanks for the info about Rode microphones, and thanks for mentioning
Studio Project microphones.
Which of the Studio project microphones do you have?
I'm using a Shure Beta 87A for my live Shows, it suits my voice well,
I just think I need something a little more studio dedicated for recording.
Steve W
----- Original Message -----
From: Dave Hillebrandt
To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Saturday, May 08, 2010 1:19 PM
Subject: [ddots-l] Re: Rode microphones
hi Steve, i really like my NT2A as is good for many uses, and very
good for vocals. Use mine on acoustic guitar, precussion, and even used it on
guitar amp. The NT1A works very well too but NT2A has choice of different
paterns which can be handy. To be honest, think you may want to check out the
Studio Project microphones as well. Used my NT2A exclusively til I bought one
of theirs. Have had many different people use it and all have been amazed and
had to go out and buy one of their own. You can't go wrong with either one but
since I got the Studio Project mic have pretty much just stuck with it and the
NT2A has been in its case for a while. Dave
----- Original Message -----
From: Steve Wicketts
To: ddtots
Sent: Saturday, May 08, 2010 7:34 AM
Subject: [ddots-l] Rode microphones
Hi All,
I'm aware that quite a few of the people who post on this forum
use Rode microphones for studio projects.
I'd never heard of them until I read about them on this forum,
I've since taken a look at the reviews about Rode on the net, I'm very
impressed with what I read.
I just wondered, which one of the rode studio microphones would
you recommend as the best one for lead vocals and voice-over recordings?
Steve W
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