SDC Mic Drum Overhead Shootout comparing the Miktek C5, Schoeps CMC 6, Neumann KM 184 and the Peluso P-84. All four of these mics were recorded through the Phoenix DRS8 Mic Pre and into the Apogee Digital Symphony converter. SoundPure Pro Audio Expert, Travis Hall, continues our series on drum overheads by going a little more in depth on SDC microphones. Be sure to check out the upcoming videos where we discuss Ribbon and LDC mics in more detail. If you like what you hear, check out this gear at SoundPure.com or give us a call anytime at 919.682.5552. Thanks for watching!  

This microphone shootout illustrates the differences between three different microphone types on drum overheads, Large Diaphragm Condenser, Small Diaphragm Condenser, and Ribbon. The selected mics do an excellent job representing the general characteristics of each class, among those are the Neumann U87ai LDC, the Neumann SKM184 SDC, and the Coles 4038 Ribbon. All three mic pairs were run through our Phoenix DRS-8 Mic Preamp. Snare and toms were miked using Shure Beta 181/C side-address microphones, a Shure Beta 52 was used on the kick, and all four drums were recorded through our Vintech 573 Preamp Modules. All tracks were recorded through our Apogee Symphony Converter. First you'll hear the overhead pairs solo'd, then we'll bring in the close mics for an example in context. This is the first video of our Drum Overhead Shootout Series, so be sure to check out the other videos where we go much more in depth with each type of microphone and compare some of our favorite mics within each class. Some of these mics are available for Sound Pure's Try-Before-You-Buy Demo Program, so if you'd like more info on how you can experience one of these mics for yourself or just have questions about which mic style would be best for your recordings, give us a call anytime at 919.682.5552 and we'd be happy to talk more with you. Thanks for watching!  

The Neumann KM 184 microphone is one of the most well known and commonly used small diaphragm condenser microphones out there. Due to it's incredibly rich and full-bodied tone, the 184 is an excellent choice for any typical small diaphragm condenser application. David Barrett, a member of Sound Pure's Pro Audio team, goes into further detail and showcases how a pair of KM 184s sound on our favorite 184 application - acoustic guitar! The KM 184 is also eligible for Sound Pure's free try-before-you-buy demo program, which allows you to hear the mics first hand in your studio with your gear. If you'd like to set up a demo period or have any other questions about the Neumann KM 184 or any other microphone give us a call at anytime! 919-682.5552. or 888.528.9703.

This blind mic shootout comparison features three "84" style microphones: a Neumann KM184, a vintage Neumann KM84, and a Peluso P84. The Neumann KM84 is a vintage SDC mic with a warm, natural, and detailed sound. The modernized version, the Neumann KM184, features a slightly different tone and response resulting in some engineers preferring one over the other depending on their recording application. Because vintage Neumann KM84s are limited in number, relatively expensive, and can require some touch up repair work due to their age, the Peluso P84 was developed - which was modeled after the sound of the vintage KM84 despite being a brand new microphone. All three mics were running through our Millennia HV-3R preamp and Lynx Aurora Converter. We conducted this shootout comparison blind to rule out bias or expectations and to provide the most neutral comparison possible. If you'd like the results and full length hi-res audio to compare for yourself shoot us a quick email to mics[at]soundpure.com or give us a call at anytime. Thanks for watching! 919-682-5552

This blind Small Diaphragm Microphone shootout features the Miktek C5, Neumann KM184, CharterOak M900, and Josephson C42 - all four of which are eligible for Sound Pure's free try before you buy demo program. In addition to providing audio clips of each microphone, we explain how to use phase cancellation to level match signals and discuss the importance of mic placement during more precise A/B comparisons. If you'd like the results of the shootout and full length hi-res audio clips, want to set up a demo period with one of the mics, or just want to talk more about gear or plan your next studio upgrade, feel free to shoot us a quick email at mics@soundpure.com or give us a call at anytime. Thanks for watching!

Neumann KM184 microphones record stereo acoustic guitars using a wide spaced configuration. These brilliant microphone have a lot of brightness on top, but plenty of body and smoothness making them an optimal choice for recording everything from acoustic instruments, drums (overheads and high hats in particular), stereo room and instrument miking (whether XY or ORTF), percussion, strings, upright bass. Anywhere a typical small diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone will shine, these will sparkle. Based on the Original Neumann KM84 Vintage Microphones, these boast improved frequency response and improved signal to noise ratios, utilizing a very well-implemented transformerless design. Released around the turn o the millennium, this is still one of the most favored acoustic guitar recording microphone, and used here at the Sound Pure Recording Studios with great success. Used for countless applications- please call us at Sound Pure if you have any questions about any Neumann Microphone. We are available toll free at 888-528-9703, and our sales team consists of serious recording engineers and studio professionals that are ready to help you with your studio needs.

A handmade one-of-a-kind beauty that typifies the craftsmanship you get from any Wes Lambe guitar, the Adirondack/Mahogany OM Acoustic Guitar from Wes Lambe is a stunner. Not only are we proud to support a local luthier, but also even more proud to present a fantastic guitar, that exhibits the kind of craftsmanship that deserves noting. The OM has an Adirondack top, and the Honduran Mahogany on the back and sides is a much lighter Mahogany than usually seen, and not only gives this guitar a unique look but a unique tone as well. To say that this Acoustic Guitar from Wes Lambe can do it all is probably understatement, ranging from ringing clarity to in-your-face punch at the drop of a hat, there is little you can't do on this Acoustic. Thanks to Robinson Earle for his playing on this video. If you have any questions about this natural beauty of an acoustic guitar from Wes Lambe, or any other gear used in this video, call SoundPure today, 919-682-5552!   Gear Used: Wes Lambe Adirondack/Honduran Mahogany OM, Neumann KM184 Mics, Great River MP2NV Preamp, Lynx Aurora A/D Converter

Santa Cruz presents a beautiful homage to Depression-era Acoustics with this 1929-00 All Mahogany Acoustic Guitar. The 1929-00 is a vision of simplicity, shockingly lightweight, gorgeous to look at, and even more impressive in sound. The All Mahogany top and sides gives this light-as-a-feather Acoustic Guitar from Santa Cruz a stunning clarity and balance in tone and resonance. These will not be around long, so grab your chance to get a piece of history in the making! Thanks to Robinson for his excellent playing on this throwback beauty! Call SoundPure today for any questions about this great new guitar from Santa Cruz or any other gear used in the video, 919-682-5552!   Gear Used: Santa Cruz 1929-00 All Mahogany Acoustic Guitar, Neumann KM184 Mics, Great River MP2NV Preamp, Lynx Aurora A/D Converter

Another stellar addition to the Bourgeois line of Acoustic Guitars, this version of the popular Slope D Acoustic is fitted with a short scale and Adirondack top.  Despite it's shorter scale, this iteration of the Slope D from Bourgeois Guitars, still provides that clarity you have come to expect from note to note from Bourgeois, but with a little added warmth and sweetness in tone that short scale guitars provide. Very much in the same way that a vintage short-scale provides a relaxed playability, this Slope D Acoustic from Bourgeois makes it easy on the player, but never compromises the power and versatility of this Adirondack and Mahogany fitted Acoustic. With the ability to give the warmth of the Mahogany and the short scale, but with the punch that players love from previous versions of the Slope D, this latest Acoustic from Bourgeois is truly a spectacular instrument! Thanks to Eddie Berman for his playing on this video. If you have any questions about this great guitar from Bourgeois or any other gear used in the video, please call SoundPure today, 919-682-5552!   Gear Used: Bourgeois Slope D Adirondack Short Scale Acoustic Guitar, Neumann KM184 Mics, Great River MP2NV Preamp, Lynx Aurora A/D Converter

The Santa Cruz RS model from Santa Cruz Guitars is a modern interpretation of a vintage Gibson Jumbo. Robinson Earle demonstrates some Roy Smeck style slide guitar playing in three different tunings: Open E, Open E6th, and Open E Minor. The model was originally setup for Hawaiian style before being converted to Spanish Style. This Santa Cruz Roy Smeck model features a sunburst Sitka Spruce top and Mahogany back and sides. For any questions regarding this acoustic guitar, any other guitar from Santa Cruz, or questions about slide guitar tips and techniques, call SoundPure today. 919.682.5552. or 888.528.9703.

This Bourgeois Acoustic Guitar, a Short Scale Slope Shouldered Dreadnaught (SS Slope D) hand-crafted by renowned Luthier Dana Bourgeois, is a 2012 Luthier's Choice made with a Master grade Sitka Spruce top and Master Grade Maple back and sides. The Maple and Sitka woods, decorated with unrivaled bearclaw, and finished with a striking sunburst, give this acoustic guitar both an amazing look and sound. To use Bourgeois' words, "To my ears, this is the quintessential rhythm guitar for most music genres outside of bluegrass. The Luthier's Choice label gives me the license to do it up right, with sunburst top, back, side and neck and a varnish finish. The hand-rubbed coloring on the top is only reproducible with heavily figured bearclaw, the quality of which we are lucky to see every year or so." To speak to one of our experts about this guitar or to hear about more of our exceptional guitar collection, please contact us at SoundPure today. 919.682.5552 or 888.528.9703

Wes Lambe's Brazilian Rosewood and Adirondack Spruce Hybrid shaped OM, Dreadnought acoustic guitar is a unique, one of a kind guitar only available at SoundPure. The hand crafted hybrid shape features the lower width of a dreadnought and the upper curvature and body length of an OM. These measurements result in a throaty mid-range, but still retains that full-bodied complexity and clarity you have grown to expect from Brazilian and Adirondack acoustics. Call the experts in our guitar boutique at 919.682.5552. for any questions about this incredible guitar.