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Subtone Sam
11-19-2003, 07:39 PM
I'm looking for a good mic(s) to get the best possible sound out of bari in a recording studio.Any recommendations? Also hints on mixing,mic placement etc. are most welcome.Thanks :!:
Subtone Sam
11-19-2003, 07:42 PM
Sorry,wrong thread.Maybe moderator could move this to "Baritone Saxophone" thread?
Adam
11-21-2003, 09:19 AM
My personal choice is a Neumann TLM 103 or a U87. I have a TLM 103 for use for home recordings. It has a nice, fat warm sound that doesn't even need to be EQed (if you are about a foot away from the mic).
shmuelyosef
11-21-2003, 05:51 PM
My 'low budget' combo that works well is to set a mic stand about 2 feet away with a Rode NT1 down low and an Octave MC012 up high...record to two channels and then mix to suit my taste. This also works well for soprano.
woofhead
12-07-2003, 05:24 AM
re20 baby!!! seriously!!!!

especially with a transformer coupled tube preamp(not a cheap art or something) you can find old ampex 600 and 601 reel to reels that have a very nice multi(around 10) tube preamp with tons and tons of gain for about 80 bucks on ebay that will be killer with any dynamic mic(shure 57,re20 etc.ie not a condensor)I use mine all the time with the re20.The audio technica 4047 is good too.Good luck,
Morry
12-07-2003, 05:47 AM
Yeah, the RE20 is a great sounding mic for just about everything.
Bootman
12-07-2003, 07:27 AM
Try a Rode NT-2, these are great and very economical. Great for voice, sax and Australian made.
Merlin
12-07-2003, 02:53 PM
Try a Rode NT-2, these are great and very economical. Great for voice, sax and Australian made.

Yeah, but you have to mount them upside down and wear Blundstones for them to really work right! :twisted:
Merlin
12-07-2003, 02:56 PM
In all seriousness, the mic that seems to end up being used the most on bari on the big band sessions I've done is the Neumann U-87.

I've also had an RE-20 on my horn for some broadcast recordings and it sounded great too. It's also a darn sight more affordable than the Neumann.

I'd definitely investigate Rode's various offerings. The only mic of theirs I've had personal experience with is the NT-4 stereo mic, but it's certainly an excellent performer for live recording of classical and jazz groups.