Neumann Microphone (model not stated)

Records it appears on · 4

• Take Care

  Drake · Album, 2012

  • Drake vocals · MicrophoneReportedShebib chose a Neumann microphone for Drake's vocals on the album, aiming for a bright, clean sound.
• Junior's Farm

  Paul McCartney & Wings · Junior's Farm (single), 1974

  • Drums · MicrophoneReportedAlbum sessions, not stated for this song: Winfrey recalls sometimes using the studio's Neumann mics on drums, such as on kick and overheads, though he does not remember his exact scheme.
• Elephunk

  The Black Eyed Peas · Album, 2004

  • Vocals · MicrophoneReportedPlaced next to his Pro Tools rig and keyboard in his own studio, where he recorded his own vocals for a later batch of Elephunk songs.
• All Directions

  The Temptations · Album, 1973

  • Studio tracking and mix chain · MicrophoneInferredUsual practice, not stated for this record: Motown's engineers of the era used Neumann microphones almost exclusively.

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