beyerdynamic M 88

Records it appears on · 6

• Continuum

  John Mayer · Album, 2006

  • Electric guitar amps · MicrophoneReportedClose microphone on the guitar cabinet for the majority of tracks, placed beside a Shure SM57 and blended to one channel.Position: about two fingers' width from the cabinet grille
• Escape

  Journey · Album, 1981

  • Drums · MicrophoneReportedMicrophone on the inside of the kick drum.
• True Faith

  New Order · Substance 1987, 1987

  • Lead vocal · MicrophoneReportedHandheld microphone for Sumner's guide and lead vocals, recorded in the control room.Position: hand-held by the singer
• In the Air Tonight

  Phil Collins · Face Value, 1981

  • Lead vocal · MicrophoneReportedMicrophone used for the vocal recording.
• No Jacket Required

  Phil Collins · Album, 1985

  • Lead vocal · MicrophoneInferredCollins's favourite vocal microphone; he sings to the sound he knows from it. Said of his habit generally, in a 1996 interview.
• Closing Time

  Semisonic · Feeling Strangely Fine, 1998

  • Drum kit · MicrophoneReportedKick drum inside microphone, via a Neve 1081 preamp.
  • Guitar amps · MicrophoneReportedOne of two close microphones on the guitar amps.

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