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Title: Recomondations for taping Primus with AKG 481's
Post by: dreyfuss on November 08, 2006, 05:01:09 AM

Ok folks, I've started using my AKG 481's recently and I'll be taping Primus this Wednesday.  Those who are familiar with Primus know that they are very bass heavy so I was wondering if anyone else here has taped Primus with the same or similar (different caps) mics.

Currently I just run the mics at their "0" settings, no roll off or db cut but I was wondering if I should set them to the bass rolloff for Primus?

Any insight will help.

Thanks
Steve

Title: Re: Recomondations for taping Primus with AKG 481's
Post by: leehookem on November 08, 2006, 11:54:39 AM

don't roll off the bass.  you will be fine.  if you need to you can do it in post, but you can't put it back in.

Title: Re: Recomondations for taping Primus with AKG 481's
Post by: willndmb on November 08, 2006, 12:03:46 PM

i say go with 70
but i don't care for heavy bass nor do i like to play around in post

Title: Re: Recomondations for taping Primus with AKG 481's
Post by: funkoff13 on November 08, 2006, 12:47:01 PM

Quote from: leehookem on November 08, 2006, 11:54:39 AM

don't roll off the bass.  you will be fine.  if you need to you can do it in post, but you can't put it back in.

2nd

Title: Re: Recomondations for taping Primus with AKG 481's
Post by: coloartist on November 08, 2006, 02:10:18 PM

Just Say No to roll off

Title: Re: Recomondations for taping Primus with AKG 481's
Post by: Josh on November 08, 2006, 04:01:34 PM

i'd say no rolloff and run XY to help minimize the bass in yo' face.

Title: Re: Recomondations for taping Primus with AKG 481's
Post by: easy jim on November 08, 2006, 05:18:23 PM

I'd only run a roll off if it is a really boomy indoor venue or an outdoor venue and it is windy.

Title: Re: Recomondations for taping Primus with AKG 481's
Post by: dreyfuss on November 08, 2006, 05:41:13 PM

Thanks everyone!

Title: Re: Recomondations for taping Primus with AKG 481's
Post by: F.O.Bean on November 12, 2006, 07:22:08 PM

so, rolloff or no rolloff ??? how'd it come out?

Title: Re: Recomondations for taping Primus with AKG 481's
Post by: dreyfuss on November 14, 2006, 06:02:23 PM

The show is Tomorrow, I'll be going without rolloff

Title: Re: Recomondations for taping Primus with AKG 481's
Post by: it-goes-to-eleven on November 14, 2006, 11:33:33 PM

Just got back from the Detroit show.. Blown away!

I ran Mk4 ORTF > Aerco > 722 about 30' from the stage..  I think your 481's will be just fine.

What's bass rolloff? :P

Title: Re: Recomondations for taping Primus with AKG 481's
Post by: schoepsnbox on November 14, 2006, 11:41:25 PM

Quote from: Freelunch on November 14, 2006, 11:33:33 PM

Just got back from the Detroit show.. Blown away!

I ran Mk4 ORTF > Aerco > 722 about 30' from the stage..  I think your 481's will be just fine.

What's bass rolloff? :P

Can I get a listen?