Posts Tagged ‘studio microphones’

The Neumann TLM 102, what a microphone! Not only pleasant to the eyes but can be used in many different situations. The TLM 102 is a impressive large-diaphragm capsule made by Neumann. The name Neumann says it all, you can not dispute the unbelievably good reputation of Neumann. The TLM 102 is mostly used for vocals and speech. By handling up to 144 db in sound pressure the TLM 102 is also very effective in use with loud instruments such as drums, percussion, wind instruments, and amps. While it can handle the loud instruments, for those things that are not that loud you will be pleased with the transient response of the TLM 102. Slightly above 6 khz of frequency response provides for excellent presence of the voice in the over all sound. I could go on and on about this mic. The versatility and price of the TLM 102 makes it perfect for just about any application. If you are a professional or starting out with your home studio, the TLM 102 will work for you.  Available in black and nickel; stand mount included. Please leave comment below with your favorite application and thoughts on your TLM 102.

Questions or comments please contact me at lbicknell@jss.net or (615)534-1190 ext. 3

The Shure KSM313 ribbon microphone will blow you away!

Are you a guitar player looking to get into ribbon microphones?  Look no further. This microphone captures acoustic and electric guitars equally well and it also responds beautifully on percussion, drums and vocals.
The KSM313 features a “Dual-Voice” ribbon assembly that lets users choose from two different sound signatures.
Addressing the front of the mic delivers a warm, full sound that is ideal for many instruments while addressing the rear side offers a bright, articulate sound that complements vocals.

Traditionally ribbon microphones were not durable enough to handle high SPL applications and/or transient spikes due to the fragile foil ribbon element.
Not so anymore with the new Roswellite ribbon material Shure uses on their KSM313 and the KSM535. This material offers higher tensile strength and more resilient shape-memory properties than traditional foil ribbons allowing them to withstand very high sound pressure levels over extended periods of time without damage.

This versatile microphone performs well both in the studio as well as on stage.
So there it is: two ribbon mics in one.  It also comes with a unique mounting device and a mahogany storage box.

I had the opportunity to listen to the KSM313 on a session at 615 Music recording studio here in Nashville. They were using the mic of choice, an Shure SM57 for recording electric guitar and that sounded solid. I had them put the KSM313

in front of the guitar cab and then the guitar tone opened up. The engineer could not believe how much better it sounded. There were more extended high frequencies, yet it retained most of the fat low end. So from now on my first choice will definitely be the Shure KSM313 ribbon.

If you are interested in purchasing or listening to the Shure KSM313 ribbon microphone please contact:

John Castellanos
Account Manager
(615) 534-1190 Ext. 6
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The musicians I am familiar with are always looking for “their sound.” For vocalists, this usually means finding the right microphone for their voice. I generally try to recommend a versatile microphone to my clients that are vocalists and in most cases that ends up being Shure’s KSM9 Vocal Condenser Microphone.

The real difference between the Shure KSM9 and any other high-end handheld condenser microphone on the market is the dual-pattern feature. The Shure KSM9 features both supercardioid and cardioid polar patterns. The benefit to having this feature is that you can find the most natural response for your vocalist. The cardioid polar pattern is more susceptible “proximity effect” than the supercardioid pattern. Proximity effect refers to the change in frequency response of a microphone with a directional polar pattern (cardioid) as the source of the sound is brought closer to the microphone. Explained, when you are using a cardioid pattern and you bring your sound source (vocalist) closer to the microphone, you gain bass response. If you are not in favor of having the additional bass response, you can simply change the capsule to the supercardioid pattern. This dual-pattern feature is also an extremely useful tool for monitor engineers. As the KSM9 provides supercardioid and cardioid the microphone gives the engineer more options on where to place the stage monitors to reduce feedback and provide proper coverage to the musicians.

The KSM9 is the premium choice of live hand-held vocal microphones. Apart from the dual-pattern feature, the Shure KSM9 is available in a Champagne or Charcoal Black finish. Also, the sound quality of the KSM9 is truly unmatched. In fact, even as a live microphone, the KSM9 is often used in recording studios on anything from vocals, to acoustic guitars, to electric guitar cabinets. If you are looking to improve the quality of your live performance or your studio recordings, choose the Shure KSM9. If you have any questions regarding microphone selection, please feel free to contact me directly. Thanks for reading!

Forrest Colegrove
Account Manager
Cell (615) 663-4481
Office (615) 534-1190
Nashville, TN
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