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

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 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.

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!  

In this installment of Sound Pure Gear Tips, Pro Audio Specialist Marc Kuzio walks us through an 8-microphone drums setup. This video is part 2 of a series on micing drums. For the previous installment (4-mic drums setup) click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9o58kIGYBU

If you're the type of engineer/producer that prefers a bit more control over the degree of coloration in the signal then you're going to love Sebatron's VMPQuadPlus. In this video, Sound Pure pro audio specialists Doug Wessling & Marc Kuzio dive into this amazing preamp and run us through several different configurations with a little help from Paul Spencer on drums.

In this edition of Gear Tips, Sound Pure pro audio specialist Marc Kuzio runs us through a simple 4 mic recording setup for drum kits (aka. the 'recorderman' configuration) with a little help from drum specialist Paul Spencer.

The Bourgeois BK Slope D,  is modeled after a  legendary1995 Bourgeois  Slope D dubbed "The Banjo Killer" by Nashville flatpicking ace, Bryan Sutton.   Bryan's original Banjo Killer has been used for numerous stage and recording performances, and was featured on the "Great Guitars" page ofAcoustic Guitar magazine in October of 2000.  Like the original,  the new BK Slope D features Premium Bearclaw Sitka Spruce and  Figured Mahogany back and sides, Brazilian Rosewood headstock, fretboard, bridge, and bridge plate, and Adirondack Spruce bracing . Additional features include ivoroid binding, snakehead headstock, 1  23/32" nut width,  ebony bridge pins, Nickel /Ivoroid  Waverly tuners and a natural finish.

The Presonus ADL600 Stereo Vacuum Tube Microphone Preamplifier seen tracking wonderful sounding acoustic guitars and features are discussed in detail. Warm Vacuum Tube Coloration coupled with sensational features, amazing detail retention, and pristine build quality make this preamp a must-have for any serious professional or project studio.

The A Designs MP2A Dual Channel Vacuum Tube Microphone Preamplifier is a wonderfully detailed and open-sounding tube microphone preamp that has a very clean sound, with very subtle tube color, warmth, and three-dimensionality. It is not heavy, colored, or conjested in the mids and low-mids. This makes it a great choice on acoustic instruments including guitar, piano, orchestra, percussion- wherever you are looking for articulation, detail without the heavy, sluggish, and sometimes muddy response you sometimes get from vacuum tubes. This a seriously high-end piece, that should be given a serious listen.