In The Mic Garden

1 week ago by @headfirstonlyMod

In The Mic Garden

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I posted a photo in the Slack chat of the collection of #microphones on my desk, describing the plethora of stands and pop shields as my "mic garden".



Well, *of course* I was going to turn that into a song, wasn't I? Things got rather #meta but it's a #BigProduction as always, heavy on the Fender Jazz #bass.

And yes: the first verse is recorded with an SM58, the second with an SM7B, and the third with a Super 55. Choruses were recorded with my MXL990. Sadly, I think my ten-year-old TC Helicon Mic Mechanic is knackered, as I had to re-do several takes I'd fed through it...

Lyrics

Wandering through my microphone garden with an SM58
Screaming at it 'til my arteries harden will never change its state
Some mics can be cheap and nasty but I'm s(h)ure this one is great
A sonic wonderland is waiting just inside the garden gate

You might keep your distance but that's not the way it goes
Nothing's gonna kick in 'til it's underneath your nose

Crank the gain up; take deep breaths
Push the focus of your voice way down in your chest
Pull your shoulders back, set out to impress
Squeeze your diaphragm and make this take the best

I'm ensconced at the mixing desk with my SM7B
Use it straight and it's much too quiet, and that's not how things should be
Add a FetHead to its signal for the best mixology
Then lean in so you maximise its great proximity!

You want a voice for radio? Then here's a tip for you:
Talking through an SM7B is what you do

I'm standing in the spotlight with a Super 55
It's the mic they'd give to Elvis (if the King was still alive)
As far as legends go, it's one that has survived
And if the sound guy hands you one, you know you have arrived

Whatever mic you use, don't hold it in your hands!
You'll get a better take if you can fix it to a stand

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