Artist
The Hollies
Records
Usual practice
What the people behind these records say they generally do. None of it is stated for a particular record, so every item is rated inferred.
Neumann U 87Harmony and lead vocalsInferred
Each of the three singers stood in front of one of these microphones when the vocals were recorded together, as was usual on Hollies sessions.
From the record for Hollies, where the source is linked.
AKG D20Drum kitInferred
Usual practice, not stated for this record: Kick drum microphone in the engineer's standard drum setup of the time.
From the record for Hollies, where the source is linked.
Neumann KM 84Drum kitInferred
Usual practice, not stated for this record: Snare drum microphone in the engineer's standard drum setup of the time.
From the record for Hollies, where the source is linked.
STC 4038Drum kitInferred
Usual practice, not stated for this record: Pair of ribbon microphones used as overheads in the engineer's standard drum setup of the time.
From the record for Hollies, where the source is linked.
Neumann KM 84Acoustic and electric guitarsInferred
Usual practice, not stated for this record: His preferred acoustic guitar microphone on Hollies sessions, with a little top end added.
From the record for Hollies, where the source is linked.
Neumann KM 86Acoustic and electric guitarsInferred
Generally used on the electric guitar amplifiers on Hollies sessions.
From the record for Hollies, where the source is linked.
Neumann KM 86Tracking room and orchestraInferred
Used on the violins when Parsons close-miked the orchestra, according to his usual approach.
From the record for Hollies, where the source is linked.
Neumann KM 84Tracking room and orchestraInferred
Used on the violas in his usual close-miked orchestral setup.
From the record for Hollies, where the source is linked.
Neumann U 87Tracking room and orchestraInferred
Used on the cellos, and on any double basses individually, in his usual orchestral setup.
From the record for Hollies, where the source is linked.
Gear on these records