When things screw up or wind down, come here!

WTF is Dot doing?

I check out a lot of gear. Some of it gets turned into formal reviews - sometimes not. It often depends on my time. I thought I'd make a place to jot down notes, post reviews, and maybe put up a few sound files.

"It's all about the music - and sometimes it's about the gear."

this is a way cool idea, dot.

i, for one, enjoy the reviews...

case in point:

i need a low budget condenser
(i have a 4033, and a sm57, so the mic "closet" isn't full yet)

i can only muster $200.

and the C-1 is the one in the running...

any suggestions on others, to consider in this (somewhat extremely limited) price range?!

this would be for vocals mostly....

Very, very cool idea!

-Dusty

I like it - a review from guys I can trust!

yeah Robemmet......and also from guys like me too!

I really like this idea, it's a more direct way to indulge in everything gear.

BTW Gonzo:
For $200, my votes go to:
SP C1 - most colored, some hashiness on top, most geared towards vocal and best vocal mic of the bunch.
Rode NT1000 - less colored, more bright, very clear, good all around.
AT4040 - least colored/most neutral, excellent utility mic, best of the bunch if sibilance is an issue.

You rule, Dot!

Hey Dot,

I guess I'll be spending time here in the "Clubhouse" as my recording career grows, and so does the hard learning curve.

Thanks for providing a place of respite for both seasoned engineers and newbe's-!!

Jim

Hey, I think I need a drink. Anyone up for a some Lagvulin?