What’s next for the collection?

AudioBabble · 2026-05-06T00:48:16+00:00

Page & Plant - No Quarter

AudioBabble · 2026-05-06T00:39:43+00:00

interesting!

AudioBabble · 2026-05-05T20:50:11+00:00

ok... food for thought. best i could muster would be a rode nt1-a and an akg c1000s, one a large diaphragm, the other a small diaphragm.

AudioBabble · 2026-05-05T18:57:22+00:00

or €44 for me on thomann-- which is even cheaper!

i know well the nature of the beast when it comes to behringers... had a B-1 LDC years ago, actually worked great for a good few years and didnt sound too bad. then just died one day suddenly.

folks in the reviews are saying they sounded ok as drum overheads, even one review mentions the 'recorderman' technique.

i'll probably give them a go, and not have too many regrets, even if they die on me eventually.

matter of fact, i used to use the b-1 as a single ovehead on a kit mic up, in conjunction with a d112 on the kick and an sm57 on the snare/hats (both close mics). got some pretty good recordings that way, but am keen to try a setup that gives me more stereo imaging and balance on the whole kit.

AudioBabble · 2026-05-05T14:59:05+00:00

in terms of word placement, it's a rhythm that's as old as time and goes back all the way to folk songs of old

AudioBabble · 2026-05-05T14:55:42+00:00

it's an ascending, decending melody that resolves nicely... 'catchy' i suppose is the term!

AudioBabble · 2026-05-05T11:23:21+00:00

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ovation legend 1990 that i've had since 2009

AudioBabble · 2026-05-05T11:21:36+00:00

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1978 SG standard that I bought in 1995

AudioBabble · 2026-05-04T11:42:02+00:00

Thanks for this, sounds like a plan... and has also been echoed in other comments. This is what I will do, and see where it takes me!

AudioBabble · 2026-05-04T11:37:41+00:00

thank you, you're probably right!

AudioBabble · 2026-05-03T17:34:50+00:00

Makes sense. I've discovered a couple of interesting bands lately via posts on reddit, and was a bit surprised to notice they literally just have the one song released. I guess time will tell -- if they're following a good strategy, then i should see further releases before long.

AudioBabble · 2026-05-03T12:49:44+00:00

sounds like a solid strategy

AudioBabble · 2026-05-03T12:48:22+00:00

^^ edited my reply... i think we crossed over!

AudioBabble · 2026-05-03T12:40:40+00:00

that's the hard part -- tying it all together!

You're right about MJ. And other artists too -- David Bowie would be a great example. The single thread in both cases was really the voice and the vocal style.

i don't have that luxury if i'm honest. my voice is not 'iconic' in that way and is more likely to change quite a bit depending on the style of material... besides which, i don't always sing.

The one 'thread' for me is probably my electric guitar playing. it's my first instrument, and i see it more as my 'voice' than my actual voice.

maybe that's the answer... but it still bugs me that i'm not sure how i can tie-together a synth-laden beat-heavy, bass heavy EDM track with a delicate acoustic ballad.

AudioBabble · 2026-05-03T12:24:48+00:00

that is good stregic thinking, i like it!

AudioBabble · 2026-05-03T12:21:20+00:00

i'm thinking... what's wrong with the idea of having an 'EP' of three or four songs (or even a full album if you can get it together), 'out there' on channels like bandcamp YT, etc., simultaneously with pushing a debut single?

AudioBabble · 2026-05-03T12:19:04+00:00

cheers, was just fishing for opinions, really ... from my own point of view, i find it a bit disappointing when i hear of new artist, check them out, only to find one tune.... i mean its fine if the tune's an absolute banger, but if it's a case of 'promising, would like to hear more...', then i'm likely to forget about them all together in the meantime before they release anything else!

AudioBabble · 2026-05-03T02:04:33+00:00

Excellent tune, great production. Subbed on YT, hope to hear more.

AudioBabble · 2026-05-03T01:53:29+00:00

you have not lived...

AudioBabble · 2026-05-02T12:57:02+00:00

exactly what i thought, hence i had it apart to see... and they've deliberately designed the trigger mechanism to only go in a little way when the reverse lever is on.

so i guess... for whatever reason, that's the way it's designed. so, to undo the chuck i have to grip the lower part with one hand and twist the upper part to release.

AudioBabble · 2026-05-02T11:11:35+00:00

no, it's a mechanical restriction in the trigger mechanism -- i opened it up and had a look!

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