Old-School Bluegrass

**Guest** · 10-20-2009, 11:16 PM

So I have this bluegrass band that wants to record in the traditional manner, i.e. grouped around a single LDC omni microphone, stepping forward for their solos. I've seen a load of bands do this live so I know it works well...if they've practiced their moves! None the less, I'm inclined to set up a couple room mikes as a little extra insurance, y'know?

Okay, basically I'm looking for recommendations for a mike. This would not just be for the studio recording but also (ideally) something that is rugged enough to pull the same duty in a live setting. I know Shures are popular with bluegrass bands, but maybe a little pricier than we we're willing to go right now. Would that oft-recommended Cad 179 be a good choice? Or maybe an M-Audio Solaris? Or something else entirely?

**Darney** · 11-19-2009, 04:42 AM

Audio Technica AT4041. OR Better yet, look on eBay for an Audio Technica AT801. The 801 is a great omni - I use a pair for drum overheads when I'm recording jazz.... but it would be terrific for your bluegrass band.

gehauser · 05-24-2010, 02:34 PM

A pair of CAD M179's in Blumlein would be worth a look.

10-20-2009, 11:16 PM	#1
Guest Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 128	Old-School Bluegrass So I have this bluegrass band that wants to record in the traditional manner, i.e. grouped around a single LDC omni microphone, stepping forward for their solos. I've seen a load of bands do this live so I know it works well...if they've practiced their moves! None the less, I'm inclined to set up a couple room mikes as a little extra insurance, y'know? Okay, basically I'm looking for recommendations for a mike. This would not just be for the studio recording but also (ideally) something that is rugged enough to pull the same duty in a live setting. I know Shures are popular with bluegrass bands, but maybe a little pricier than we we're willing to go right now. Would that oft-recommended Cad 179 be a good choice? Or maybe an M-Audio Solaris? Or something else entirely? __________________ *This post has been transfered from the old Front End Audio forums. Studio Auditions is now home for FEA forum members. The user names would not transfer so read each reply as to response to the original post. We look forward to your contributions to this thread so post away!*

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11-19-2009, 04:42 AM	#2
Darney Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 6	Audio Technica AT4041. OR Better yet, look on eBay for an Audio Technica AT801. The 801 is a great omni - I use a pair for drum overheads when I'm recording jazz.... but it would be terrific for your bluegrass band.

05-24-2010, 02:34 PM	#3
gehauser I'm Here, Now What? Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 2	A pair of CAD M179's in Blumlein would be worth a look.