Mic test, looking for opinions

[dstroud]

So gone down a bit of a rabbit hole with mics on my 4x12. Any thoughts on this clip? 4 different mics one at a time. No post or eq except the ribbon, which I dumped some lows. Anyone liking any of these or suggestions to improve? This is my SD-1, Blankenship Plexi, ho attenuator and 1960BX. mics are E906, Heil PR20, SM57 and SE VR1 ribbon. the dynamic mics are all right where the cone meets paper, ribbon is cone dead center. TIA!

 

[dave74]

I liked the 57 best. It might blend nicely with the pr20 if phase-aligned well.

 

[Techdeth]

E906 and the 57 are close

 

[Monkey Man]

'57 for me Daz.

I've never liked the "hard" top end of the 906, otherwise it's a good mic in my book.

 

[dstroud]

I liked the 57 best. It might blend nicely with the pr20 if phase-aligned well.

thanks man!!

 

[dstroud]

E906 and the 57 are close

thanks!!!

 

[dstroud]

'57 for me Daz.

I've never liked the "hard" top end of the 906, otherwise it's a good mic in my book.

thanks so much!!

 

[Tone Monster]

Ribbon all day. It just has the body. Blend in some 57 for bite.

 

[dstroud]

Ribbon all day. It just has the body. Blend in some 57 for bite.

thanks!!

 

[MadAsAHatter]

As I heard them...

E906 had good note clarity
PR20 sounded fairly neutral, but I wouldn't call it dull or lifeless.
SM57 sounded the most aggressive
VR1 Ribbon was the overall winner for me. It had the most character and full sound

I think you could get some really nice sounding blends with a couple of pairings.
PR20 could be used with any to fill out the sound.
I've always thought the SM57 and E906 sounded good together and complimented each other well.
I think the SM57 would add some nice bite to the VR1.

 

[RaceU4her]

I think they all sound fine, just gonna come down to what sits right in the mix.

 

[Greazygeo]

In this I like the VR1. My experience is the Vr1 with the 57 blend. Working great for me.