What Mic Do You Use?

Jay Kardong · Post by **Jay Kardong** » 13 Feb 2006 2:31 pm

Hi friends,

I play a 1999 Carter through a Fender Steel King, and every club I play, they put a 57 on it, and I seem to loose the really nice lows when I listen back to recordings.

What microphone do you use when playing a show that requires one?

Thanks
Jay

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Chris LeDrew · Post by **Chris LeDrew** » 13 Feb 2006 2:37 pm

Invariably a '57. You should check with the soundman and get a reading of what he's got on the rail for EQ. Maybe he's got the lows scooped out.

Joey Ace · Post by **Joey Ace** » 13 Feb 2006 3:16 pm

I also use an SM57.
Possibly your recording is cutting the lows, and the live sound is OK.

Maybe the PA?
Maybe what Chris said.

Be sure the mike isn't placed at the center of the speaker.

Marlin Smoot · Post by **Marlin Smoot** » 13 Feb 2006 3:38 pm

I have a 57 and a 58, either one can do a great job. What Chris said. EQ.

Jim Phelps · Post by **Jim Phelps** » 13 Feb 2006 4:00 pm

Bobby Lee · Post by **Bobby Lee** » 13 Feb 2006 4:04 pm

I use a pair of SM-57's.

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