Category Archives: Gear Spotlight
Solar Flare Knocks Out Studio Gear!
Recently, an errant solar flare took out UI Sound’s Manley ELOP(Electro Optical Limiter). If you don’t believe me and need corroboration, just ask anyone born in the 50′s (no relation to The Police). H/she will tell you that tube gear … Continue reading
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Our Desert Island Microphone?
The Beyer M500 is my desert island microphone. I mean it. If the ship is spouting water from a blowhole in the stern, and sinking is imminent, I’d forgo the search for a pocketknife and grab the M500. Well, maybe … Continue reading
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LOADS OF NEW GEAR!
Altiverb 6 Chandler Limited EMI TG 12413 Limiter Waves Renaissance EQ Waves Renaissance Compressor Soundtoys Decapitator Joe Meek VC3 Pre/Compressor/Enhancer AKAI M-Series Reel-to-Reel w/ 2-channel Vacuum Tube Pre Amp (1960′s)
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Gear Spotlight: Electro-Voice 664
The Electro-Voice 664 is the original industry hammer. It’s heavy metal, literally. Had I been in possession of this microphone when I interned at Hyde Street Studios, I’d have kept it close at hand when I ventured into the zombie-filled … Continue reading
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We just got an AMAZING vintage microphone!
I first glimpsed the Shure 546 during the routine inventory of a bay area legend’s mic locker. It was lying on a shelf uncased, sandwiched between vintage condensers and classic ribbons. I remember thinking it looked like the steely primogenitor … Continue reading
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Gear Spotlight: Electro-Voice RE15
The picture accompanying this blog shows a pristine looking EV RE15 microphone. Ours, however, looks like a collectible from American Pickers- a rusty rail spike exhibiting a coppery patina and sandpapery touch. Many theories exist as to its origin: a … Continue reading
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