Topic: Microphone configurations for LD mics.

[Evil Taper]

I was looking at the DPA website and saw that they have boundary mounts available...does anyone use these?  According to their literature it's supposed to produce a more direct sound when mounting a mic in the center of the cup.  Similiar to those satelite mic holders that are used for NFL sideline audio apps?

[tfs8271]

Is there opinions on mic configurations on different venues...might be a good new thread (or sub-thread).

I will be going to the Warfield to see & hear moe and the Mule next month and this will be my first taper friendly attempt. Would you run XY or ORTF with some Neumann 184s into a Oade ACM 660? What height stand and where do they set you up (under the balcony)? Windscreens? 
Thanks

[sygdwm]

Is there opinions on mic configurations on different venues...might be a good new thread (or sub-thread).

I will be going to the Warfield to see & hear moe and the Mule next month and this will be my first taper friendly attempt. Would you run XY or ORTF with some Neumann 184s into a Oade ACM 660? What height stand and where do they set you up (under the balcony)? Windscreens? 
Thanks

it depends on your location. i think if you are close and center go with DIN or ORTF. off center maybe XY. run as high as they will allow or head height-ish. always use screens.

[scb]

i don't like xy witht he 4022s.  but i wonder if i'd like it with dpa subcards?

what configs so subcard owners like?

[sygdwm]

what configs so subcard owners like?

NOS

[Normsreality]

Just FYI the link is dead. Wouldn't you know I buy a pair of LDs and the link I need goes dead. Don't know if anyone can rehost these pics but it sure would be great!

[bagtagsell]

I'll try and scrounge some up, and make a ...all microphone config page in rig pics.

[Normsreality]

Sweet thanks a ton. All of us will get good use from that. +T

[bagtagsell]

Here are some pictures of split omni's and xy.  I am still looking for ortf.  DIN and DINa are pretty easy to visualize in your head.  Hope this helps.  Also XY can become MS and blumeline really easy.

http://homepage.mac.com/bagtagsell/PhotoAlbum8.html

[bagtagsell]

I had a suspicion that these pictures might disappear. So I made copies one day in anticipation

Well done.

[Kindguy]

I have a question. do you measure from the center of the grill on the LD's.

[winisp]

This thread is really helpful. I am working on setting up the config before my first show on Tuesday.

I still have a question about setting up DIN (90 degrees, 17 cm) with

I have read a lot on mic configs, printed all the recommended stuff out, use a protractor and ruler to get it exact. I can't find any photos with this combo - I mainly see Shure bar configs or t-bar without AKG 480s.

I couldn't find any mic config pictures with my combination. 

Here are photos of my best attempt for DIN (90, 17cm) with AKG 480,  Shure AT8410 shockmounts, AKG T-bar & mic clamp.

Team AKG has provided feedback that this looks correct. Any one else see any problems or have recommendations for this setup where the shockmounts require a riser?

[Chuck]

This thread is really helpful. I am working on setting up the config before my first show on Tuesday.

I still have a question about setting up DIN (90 degrees, 17 cm) with

I have read a lot on mic configs, printed all the recommended stuff out, use a protractor and ruler to get it exact. I can't find any photos with this combo - I mainly see Shure bar configs or t-bar without AKG 480s.

I couldn't find any mic config pictures with my combination. 

Here are photos of my best attempt for DIN (90, 17cm) with AKG 480,  Shure AT8410 shockmounts, AKG T-bar & mic clamp.

Team AKG has provided feedback that this looks correct. Any one else see any problems or have recommendations for this setup where the shockmounts require a riser?

Yeah, that looks right... Boy, those mic's are shiney 
I use a Sabra Som mount vertically. I need to sleep,  but I'll post a pic if I remember.
Lots of us use the 480's in a DINa configuration. ~90 degrees and about 6.4" apart. This is essentially ORTF (spacing) at 90 degrees, but most call it DINa...

[NOLAfishwater]

Here are photos of my best attempt for DIN (90, 17cm) with AKG 480,  Shure AT8410 shockmounts, AKG T-bar & mic clamp.

Team AKG has provided feedback that this looks correct. Any one else see any problems or have recommendations for this setup where the shockmounts require a riser?

Is the DIN 90, 17cm the best way to run AKG 463's? I noticed that Team AKG has provided feedback. I was looking on the Team Boards and couldn't find them.

[Butler.]

Ok, so now that I'm in the right thread....

I have a pair of AT3035's and was wondering about setting them up correctly. Which configuration is recommended? I'm also wondering about the "LOW CUT" switch and the "PAD" switch. I have always used the low cut on (I think on is the correct way to put that.... it shows it cutting the low end, as opposed to a straight line) and used the -10dB pad. I'm wondering if I'm using those correctly as well.

Thanks for any help!

Butler.