I was using a borrowed NT1 for a long time, but that was taken back
yesterday.

I have a session monday and i need a mic before that.

the only thing available out here (in stock) and in budget is the
M-audio Luna

Also the Solaris if the luna is not worth it, but I dont have any
money.

The CAD M177 might be available, along with the Behringers.

I wanted the SP B1, but thats not in stock, at least 10 daz wait. If I
were to pik up the B1 later and the Luna now, do I add versatility to
my closet ? thank you for help.

I was wanting to lay my hands on scotts review of the Luna in the
dec2003 issue of recording mag, bt cant find it online.
thanks again

Sidhu

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Sidhu wrote:
I was using a borrowed NT1 for a long time, but that was taken back
yesterday.

I have a session monday and i need a mic before that.

the only thing available out here (in stock) and in budget is the
M-audio Luna

Also the Solaris if the luna is not worth it, but I dont have any
money.

The CAD M177 might be available, along with the Behringers.

I wanted the SP B1, but thats not in stock, at least 10 daz wait. If
I
were to pik up the B1 later and the Luna now, do I add versatility to
my closet ? thank you for help.

I was wanting to lay my hands on scotts review of the Luna in the
dec2003 issue of recording mag, bt cant find it online.
thanks again

Sidhu

"Sidhu" wrote in message
oups.com...
I was using a borrowed NT1 for a long time, but that was taken back
yesterday.

I have a session monday and i need a mic before that.

the only thing available out here (in stock) and in budget is the
M-audio Luna

Also the Solaris if the luna is not worth it, but I dont have any
money.

The CAD M177 might be available, along with the Behringers.

I wanted the SP B1, but thats not in stock, at least 10 daz wait. If I
were to pik up the B1 later and the Luna now, do I add versatility to
my closet ? thank you for help.

I was wanting to lay my hands on scotts review of the Luna in the
dec2003 issue of recording mag, bt cant find it online.
thanks again

Sidhu


Don't you have an Oktava MC012? Try it on vocals, you might be surprised.

Predrag

"Sidhu" wrote in message

I was wanting to lay my hands on scotts review of the Luna in the
dec2003 issue of recording mag, bt cant find it online.

It's not online. People gotta buy the magazine. But I will say that the
Luna and Solaris are basically the same mike. They are identical to
perhaps 80% of the Chinese microphones out there with two exceptions: the
grille and the fact that one of them has a figure-8 pattern.

The grille changes the sound more than you'd expect. And the model with
the figure-8 doesn't have a really good figure-8 but again it has a better
pattern than you'd expect from a Chinese mike.
--scott

--
"C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis."

In article .com writes:

I was using a borrowed NT1 for a long time, but that was taken back
yesterday.

the only thing available out here (in stock) and in budget is the
M-audio Luna

So buy it and try it out. If it doesn't suck, keep it. If it does,
then use it anyway since you seem to be desperate, put an NT1 on order
with the dealer you bought the Luna from, and tell him you'll exchange
the Luna for the NT1 as soon as it arrives. This should be no problem
if you have a good relationship with the dealer. And if you don't,
this is a good way to start such a relationship. The mics aren't so
expensive that he'll be worried, and if you and the dealer learn to
trust each other and treat each other like professionals you'll be
in good shape next time you need something.

I was wanting to lay my hands on scotts review of the Luna in the
dec2003 issue of recording mag, bt cant find it online.

Recording doesn't put its articles on line, and most of the writers
respect that and don't post their own work on their web sites. But
it's your project so whatever Scott thought of it may not apply to
you.


--
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However, until the spam goes away or Hell freezes over,
lots of IP addresses are blocked from this system. If
you e-mail me and it bounces, use your secret decoder ring
and reach me he double-m-eleven-double-zero at yahoo

I have tried the 012s on vocals. It catches too much off the nose
breathing.... :-/ . ill need a real good pop filter for this mic.
Thanks.

Sidhu



Predrag Trpkov wrote:
"Sidhu" wrote in message
oups.com...
I was using a borrowed NT1 for a long time, but that was taken back
yesterday.

I have a session monday and i need a mic before that.

the only thing available out here (in stock) and in budget is the
M-audio Luna

Also the Solaris if the luna is not worth it, but I dont have any
money.

The CAD M177 might be available, along with the Behringers.

I wanted the SP B1, but thats not in stock, at least 10 daz wait.
If I
were to pik up the B1 later and the Luna now, do I add versatility
to
my closet ? thank you for help.

I was wanting to lay my hands on scotts review of the Luna in the
dec2003 issue of recording mag, bt cant find it online.
thanks again

Sidhu


Don't you have an Oktava MC012? Try it on vocals, you might be
surprised.

Predrag

On 26 Jan 2005 20:23:56 -0800, "Sidhu"
wrote:

I have tried the 012s on vocals. It catches too much off the nose
breathing.... :-/ . ill need a real good pop filter for this mic.
Thanks.

Sidhu

Try setting up an SM-58 (or similar) for the singer to "sing into".
Set the 012 about 1/2 meter behind the 58, pointing at the 58. Record
(and let the singer monitor) only the 012. Really helps getting rid of
the nose stuff and popping at the 012. I bought two 012s a while back,
not intending to use them on vox ever. As it happened, there are some
folks who these microphones matched up to wonderfully. In fact, one
singer now insists on using an 012 with the omni cap all the time. I
actually have to get terse with him to convince him to use a Green
Bullet occasionally ;-)


====================
Tracy Wintermute

Rushcreek Ranch
====================

Sidhu wrote:
I have tried the 012s on vocals. It catches too much off the nose
breathing.... :-/ . ill need a real good pop filter for this mic.

Try raising it up until it is a little bit above eye level. And pull
it back. A pop filter is a good idea too but placement can buy you a lot.
--scott

--
"C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis."

Thanks for these great tips on how to use the 12 for vocals. Ill check
them out ASAP.

In the meantime, Ive managed to locate a dealer with the Rode NT1A in
stock and have ordered one. It will be in latest by day after. I took
it over the Luna. Was more comfortable doing so. No regrets I hope.

Sidhu

thanks a ton for all the help.



Scott Dorsey wrote:
Sidhu wrote:
I have tried the 012s on vocals. It catches too much off the nose
breathing.... :-/ . ill need a real good pop filter for this mic.

Try raising it up until it is a little bit above eye level. And pull
it back. A pop filter is a good idea too but placement can buy you a
lot.
--scott

--
"C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis."

I understand the 'recording' not wanting to publish it's articles on
the net. But there are no pro audio mags here. So thats why i was
looking online.

Also while anybody else reviewing a certain peice of gear will almost
alwaz not be in identical circumstances as mine, it does offer some
sort of a benchmark for decision making. Especially since we dont have
the oppertunity of testing out gear for our ownselves, and almost alwaz
have to preorder.

Building a good rapo with the dealer is a good practice, I agree, and
usually not a problem. So thats covered.

BTW, I located a dealer with the NT1a in stock and have it ordred. It
should be here in a day or two.

Also what do you ppl. make of the SP B1 or the C1 vis a vis the NT1A.
thanks a ton, as alwaz.

Sidhu