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Post by dreadnought28 on Aug 9, 2017 6:37:16 GMT
Looks like a Neumann U87 I don't know anything about mics but Julian Lage and Chris Eldridge seem to use one mic between them with guitars unplugged as seen here: And as seen here with vocals: Its quite a distinctive looking mic so you may recognise it. Hope this helps. Phil
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Post by andyhowell on Aug 9, 2017 8:06:44 GMT
Looks like a U87 to me but you can have the same effect for a lot less cash :-)
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Post by dawkins on Aug 11, 2017 14:08:54 GMT
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Post by dawkins on Aug 11, 2017 14:10:59 GMT
Also, take a look at the duo - Milk Carton Kids - they only use one mic.
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Wild Violet
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Post by Wild Violet on Aug 17, 2017 10:24:58 GMT
The Milk Carton Kids use an Edwina by Trumpet Labs, I'm not sure if this would be any sturdier than the Josephine Pete used for recording, though it doesn't have the springy bits on it, so it might be. I'm interested in the Louise which is fairly similar to the Josephine and am wondering why you think they are fragile, Pete? I've only seen them being used, I've never actually touched one. I'd hate to spend that kind of money on something that won't stand up to gigging.
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Post by Amit on Aug 17, 2017 12:59:35 GMT
Think Pete lent the very same Josephine I use with my friend Dan with whom I sometimes play in a bluegrass band with - small world eh? We're still learning the ropes with ours, it sounds incredible, can feedback if not careful and yes - might not stand up to more energetic gigging environments. It's also a bit of a challenge to get the balance right between everyone (we all stand around this single Josephine) but it sounds lovely when we get our positions right - we're learning. We've used it in pretty big rooms before and it impressed us, even if it's a little pricey! (helped that we went 3 ways on it when buying)
Worth saying as well, I supported a blues guitarist called Blind Boy Paxton not too long ago, in a small cafe setting. He was using a Louise, it was fab!!
Although the mic's themselves seem a tad fragile, they come in a really sturdy tool box, I've taken it abroad for a couple of shows before with no probs. So transportation is fine, but if they're in an environment where they might get knocked over or bumped into once they've been set up, then I'd avoid.
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Post by Wild Violet on Aug 17, 2017 15:32:53 GMT
Thanks for that Amit! I am sorely tempted by the Edwina, it seems like it would be perfect for when I'm playing solo but the Louise/Josephine would be better for a duo/small group. It would make sense to buy the one that has the most applications, though the possibility of buying either one is a quite a ways off, especially as they are about the same price as a certain banjo I have my eye on...
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Post by andyhowell on Aug 18, 2017 6:49:49 GMT
Thanks for that Amit! I am sorely tempted by the Edwina, it seems like it would be perfect for when I'm playing solo but the Louise/Josephine would be better for a duo/small group. It would make sense to buy the one that has the most applications, though the possibility of buying either one is a quite a ways off, especially as they are about the same price as a certain banjo I have my eye on... Forget the banjo buy the mic ;-)
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