Mike's Mobile Mics

Gear and Equipment

The Tools

Microphones are the first and arguably the most important link between the performer and the finished recording. It is important to use the microphone best suited for the purpose at hand; there is no one best type of microphone or one best microphone.
I use dynamic, large and small diaphragm condensor and ribbon microphones from Audio Technica, Cascade, Shure, Electro Voice, Berliner, Berhinger and others as warranted.

I use personally modified SM ProAudio microphone preamps and headphone amps.

I use M-Audio Delta 1010s as the primary interfaces between the analog sources and the computer.

The workhorse of my DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) is a computer I built specifically for this purpose. It is based on an AMD Dual Core processor with 4GB of fast RAM. There are two SATA hard drives for redundant data storage. All of the hardware is contained in a portable rack unit for easy movement and discreet placement on site.

I can simultaneously record sixteen discreet analog-source channels of audio. Beyond the 16 simultaneous live channels available, I can record virtually an unlimited number of over-dub or "second chance" tracks. The individual tracks can be balanced, equalized and processed as and if needed in post-recording editing before mixing them to the finished stereo or Surround Sound tracks. I record the individual tracks with bit depth and sample rate double that of a normal CD to capture the maximum frequency response and dynamic range. That allows the tracks to retain their audio integrity before the finished product is down-sampled for CD use.

Among the many software applications I use are Adobe Audition (3.0), Minnetonka SurCode, many plug-ins and other applications as needed.

For the twelve or so of us in the nation who use the format, I can also produce high resolution DVD-A recordings.

For those who need to produce demonstration recordings or for those small groups that want a live recording without the audience, I have access to venues with good acoustics and pianos. Contact me for details.

We prefer you contact us at least 4 - 6 weeks before your performance or preferred recording date but if you are in a time crunch, call anyway. Maybe we can help.

If you need to record a demo for an audition or submission deadline, please remember, the process takes about three weeks from the date of the recording until you receive your CDs. Please plan accordingly.

 

 

 

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