Lifer Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I've got my hands on a Sontronic Sigma to rerecord the vocals on my bands tracks, will probably use it to record a slide solo that needs doing as well but was wondering if anyone's used a ribbon mic on a bass rig? Obviously would be using it a good 6ft away, and it says it can handle high SPLs so I thought I'd try it out. Never used a ribbon mic before so just want to know if it will damage it? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee-Man Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Not used it on bass before, but we have a couple of sigma's at work and I have been pleasantly surprised by the result. Nice vintage tinge to the sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey1-8 Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I can't comment on using it with bass but for acoustic guitar they're amazing. I'll see if I can find out if a bass will cause any damage from a friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escholl Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 nope, you should be fine using it how you've said. provided you're in a good room, it should sound fantastic. if the room is poor (acoustically), then the results might not be as great. alternatively, if you really like the sound of the room, you could try using it as the S mic and try MS on the cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifer Posted April 17, 2009 Author Share Posted April 17, 2009 Cool, I've got a good long session booked so plenty of time to play around. Thanks for the help guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 [quote name='escholl' post='464796' date='Apr 17 2009, 10:55 AM']try using it as the S mic and try MS on the cab.[/quote] What does this mean please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slaphappygarry Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 [url="http://www.wikirecording.org/Mid-Side_Microphone_Technique"]http://www.wikirecording.org/Mid-Side_Microphone_Technique[/url] There you go. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crez5150 Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Not too close..... if it pops..... don't say I didn't warn you.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifer Posted April 17, 2009 Author Share Posted April 17, 2009 If it pops it's £50 for a new ribbon! I will be erring on the side of caution and I haven't recorded in this particular room before so will defintely be having a play before I get down to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee-Man Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 [quote name='crez5150' post='465054' date='Apr 17 2009, 02:30 PM']Not too close..... if it pops..... don't say I didn't warn you....[/quote] I agree, I wouldn't put it too close, however the sigmas arn't like old Ribbons, they can take a little more abuse (hence why we brought them). However Crez5150 is right, be careful, start at a distance and work in, always a good rule of thumb any way. Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifer Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 (edited) Well the room was too small and was filled with stuff so couldn't get it sounding good with the bass, but did use it to redo all the vocals. Have mixed one tune 'March of the Octopi' which you can hear @ [url="http://www.myspace.com/eightdirtypages"]www.myspace.com/eightdirtypages[/url] All the other songs on there are old or w.i.p. Edited April 19, 2009 by Lifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 [quote name='slaphappygarry' post='465018' date='Apr 17 2009, 01:59 PM'][url="http://www.wikirecording.org/Mid-Side_Microphone_Technique"]http://www.wikirecording.org/Mid-Side_Microphone_Technique[/url] There you go. G[/quote] Thankyou! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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