[ddots-l] Re: Rode microphones

  • From: "Dave Hillebrandt" <dave@xxxxxxxx>
  • To: <ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Sun, 9 May 2010 21:08:55 -0400

Hi phil, Would be tempted to but already have the C1 and NT2A. A C3 might be 
next choice though as it will do everything I want. 
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Phil Muir 
  To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
  Sent: Sunday, May 09, 2010 10:18 AM
  Subject: [ddots-l] Re: Rode microphones


  Dave, if you want a Studio Projects mic with multiple patterns, checkout the 
Studio Projects C3.  Same feature set as the C1 however, it has multiple 
patterns.


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  From: ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On 
Behalf Of Dave Hillebrandt
  Sent: Sunday, May 09, 2010 5:08 AM
  To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  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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