Members Kyle DiSanto Posted November 5, 2005 Members Share Posted November 5, 2005 I need to get annother mic to record my gutiars with. The 57 is not cutting it as my only mic. I want to use something in conjunction with the 57. I looking to know basically what to expect from these two mics and get some opinions/experiences with them. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members StevieRaveOn Posted November 5, 2005 Members Share Posted November 5, 2005 I'll try to hit up some descriptions in a little while... in the middle of a vid game ... But, I'd look into the e609, Senn 421(I'd only buy used, try to charge way too much for what it is), and maybe a mid-priced large diaphram condensor. I haven't used these much, but they've been recommended to me for dual micing with a dynamic like the 57. And, hell, if you've got the cash, a nice ribbon with another mic is suppose to sound awesome. Ala, the first Candlebox album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jrc6 Posted November 5, 2005 Members Share Posted November 5, 2005 You need a good condenser mic. I like to use condenser's on the rhythm guitars (more body, and overall smoother sound) & a 57 on the lead. Or, you can pan one right, the other left. There are tons of good condensers, such as the Audio Technica 3035, 4040, 4050; studio projects C1, B1; Rode NT-1A or NT2000 (these mics don't have pad, so if you are blasting the amp, may want to consider other mics). I have a 3035, which has a smooth top end. The 4040 has a brighter top end, and may be good for darker sounding guitars. The C1 is probably the best, and I think you can get one for like $200 street. I have an audix D3, which is similar to the I5. The D3 has a more broad midrange, and doesn't have an emphasis on the upper midrange, like the 57 has. I don't have an I5, but I have heard other members recording with it, and it is very similar. The D3 can handle some serious SPL. It is a good mic! It would be a good addition to your mic locker. The sennheiser E609 is a scooped in the mids, and there are a lot of lows. If your looking for a "metal sound," then it is a good mic. Otherwise, a condenser sounds so much nicer than the E609. I think the E609 is "bleh..." YMMV good luck, jrc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sonixx Posted November 6, 2005 Members Share Posted November 6, 2005 here's a bunch of clips... 57 vs. i5 by the Metal God himself Andy Sneap Andy Sneap 57 vs i5 Clips The i5 is definitely worth having. It's similar to a 57 but a bit more open and a tad less upper middle growl. the i5 and e609S make a very nice pair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cobrahead1030 Posted November 6, 2005 Members Share Posted November 6, 2005 the i5 is more open sounding than the 57, doesn't have that nasaly high-mid thing going on...and you'll also get a bit thicker low end the 609 is a little more open sounding than a 57 (not as much as the i5) it's pretty nice in the high and mid frequencies but kinda like the 57; it sorta lacks something in the lows IMO...i think the 609 sounds like the amp in the room moreso than the 57 or i5 a condenser mic can work well, but you gotta be patient with them...the mxl 993 is a really nice one, GC has them on sale for $49 a few times a year...it's obviously not the best condenser mic you can get, but hard to beat for the price...and it will be a good one to get you used to how condenser's work with your rig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kyle DiSanto Posted November 6, 2005 Author Members Share Posted November 6, 2005 I just saw the other 4 page thread on the 57, i5, e609 mic comparision and Im stuck. I will only have the cash to get one of these mics at first (new tubes on the way). I like the Idea the e609 sounds more like what I hear in the room. Damn I have to get both now lol but which one first??hahaha PEACE THANKS AGAIN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rickenbacker198 Posted November 7, 2005 Members Share Posted November 7, 2005 I cant stand the 609 alone it is just way to "metal" as stated above... like your using a BOSS Metalzone .. I have a 57, e609 and a md421,, The 57 is great but the md421 is amazing! it really does sound like the amp in the room.. Mix it with the 57 the results are awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members godofmetalguita Posted November 7, 2005 Members Share Posted November 7, 2005 I have used all of the mentioned mics (not the 421) but i have an i5, a few 57's, and a couple E609's. As well as 2 large diaphagm condensors, and lots of other mics...for guitars, i say 57's are the best, followed by the E609 (very closely) followed but a condensor, then in last place the i5. The i5 is an ok mic for an alternative to a 57, but it doesnt sound as good IMO as the 57. The real way to look at it is this: What will it be used for primarily, and where. If ur gonna be doing live stuff where u need ur own mics, the 609's rule. in the studio, i'd say get a condensor, b/c u'll get more than just guitar use out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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