Members Frogger52 Posted November 4, 2012 Members Share Posted November 4, 2012 I have a friend who's looking to microphone for live bluegrass sessions that will accommodate several musicians at the same time. He has little knowledge about the subject and asked my help, which is limited in this area. The folks I've talked to at the major chains have suggested condensers; one suggested an omni pattern but after reading up and talking to another store tech a cardioid pattern makes more sense as an omni could pick up crowd noise. I'm looking at a Rode NT1000, Rode NT1a, AKG C214 and sE 2200 II. The sE 2200 offers multipaterns (omni, cardioid and figure 8). Any suggestions? Thanks in advance, Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Frogger52 Posted November 4, 2012 Author Members Share Posted November 4, 2012 FYI: I just read a thread on a bluegrass forum about the Audio Technica AT4033 CL being the bluegrass "standard".....?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted November 4, 2012 Members Share Posted November 4, 2012 I would look at the audio technica offerings as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Scodiddly Posted November 4, 2012 Members Share Posted November 4, 2012 A small-diaphragm condensor will have more even frequency response on the sides, which is usually what you'd want for that approach. The AT 4033 is in fact a small-diaphragm, but looks like the traditional "big mic". So that's why it's a popular mic for the bluegrass thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tomm Williams Posted November 4, 2012 Members Share Posted November 4, 2012 In addition to the 4033, the 3035 is also widely used. Though discontinued, they can be found easily around the $100.00 mark. I have a pair of them I use for exactly what you describe, they are excellent.From there, it's a matter of finding the sweet spot between the group and if they even know how to do the one-mic-dance. Works quite well in the right situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pro Sound Guy Posted November 4, 2012 Members Share Posted November 4, 2012 I have a friend who's looking to microphone for live bluegrass sessions that will accommodate several musicians at the same time. He has little knowledge about the subject and asked my help, which is limited in this area. The folks I've talked to at the major chains have suggested condensers; one suggested an omni pattern but after reading up and talking to another store tech a cardioid pattern makes more sense as an omni could pick up crowd noise. I'm looking at a Rode NT1000, Rode NT1a, AKG C214 and sE 2200 II. The sE 2200 offers multipaterns (omni, cardioid and figure 8). Any suggestions? Thanks in advance, Steve. +1 on the Audio Technica 4033. I have used this mic for many BG musicians. Not all BG bands like the one mic idea. If you purchase this mic then take a few extra bucks and purchase the large windscreen for it as well. Those diaphragms dont like saliva/spit/water etc, and are VERY sensitive to wind, and can be damaged by wind. Picture this... a guy takes a swig of beer, pop, mixed drink etc then spits all over your AT 4033. Get the idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members djiceman1575 Posted November 5, 2012 Members Share Posted November 5, 2012 My buddy uses the AT4041's, he swears by them for bluegrass. I haven't heard them as of yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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