Scottytunes
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New Tune - Royer Ribbon Mic Test
No thanks to my UPS driver, who didn't bother to ring the door bell when he came to deliver it, I got my new Royer R-101 last night when I picked it up at the UPS depot. I recorded this right out of the box. The mic is new, the tune is new. The fiddle and guitar were recorded with the ribbon mic, the bass went direct. New Tune - Royer Ribbon Mic Test
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Re:New Tune - Royer Ribbon Mic Test
2011/06/28 08:51:22
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Hi Scott,
Nice bounce.
Regards,
GT
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Re:New Tune - Royer Ribbon Mic Test
2011/06/28 10:13:00
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The mic has definitely captured your playing skills to my ears it has a slightly softer edge than other bits you have recorded. Thanks for sharing and have loads of fun.
post edited by Wookiee - 2011/06/28 10:15:08
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Re:New Tune - Royer Ribbon Mic Test
2011/06/28 11:08:00
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Hi Scott, this sounds great, sound and tune. Fiddle sounds really "earthy" . Guitars sound good too, not so bright as with the nt-5. I personally prefer this sound to something squeaky clean and modern. Your fiddle playing, or should I say virtuosity on the violin, reminds me of the BBC program "the transatlantic sessions", where the likes of Aly Bain, Jerry Douglas and Scott Nygard play traditional "celtic" music. You would fit right in.
Greetings, Rik
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Re:New Tune - Royer Ribbon Mic Test
2011/06/28 13:17:32
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Sounding great, Scotty. Liked the new tune, and the instruments all sounded crystal clear, even on the little pc speakers.
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Re:New Tune - Royer Ribbon Mic Test
2011/06/28 18:05:36
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GT,
Thanks, but how did it translate using this mic?
Wookie,
You're right and it did exactly what it was supposed to do...round off the edges and warm the sound. I'm so not disappointed with this mic.
Rik,
Thanks man! Those are some pretty big names there. I'm honored.
Phil,
Thanks for checking it out! Glad it came across okay.
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Re:New Tune - Royer Ribbon Mic Test
2011/06/28 19:47:35
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That sounded terrific sonically and the playing was delightful. If you wanted a brighter treble, ribbon mics can take EQ, and lots of it, without difficulty.
Although you aren't soliciting comments about reverb, I would suggest that you check out ValhallaRoom. I think that it would really complement the acoustic instruments better than what you are currently using on this track. Just my $0.02.
J
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Re:New Tune - Royer Ribbon Mic Test
2011/06/28 19:57:27
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Man that fiddle is "alive." The mic sounds amazing. I'd say it's a "blue ribbon..." What kind of pre-amp are you using?
post edited by rockinrobby - 2011/06/28 19:58:28
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Re:New Tune - Royer Ribbon Mic Test
2011/06/28 20:25:47
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I'm on a laptop so I mainly hear the fiddle.
That's some bad arse fiddle playing!
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Re:New Tune - Royer Ribbon Mic Test
2011/06/28 20:34:15
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jsaras
That sounded terrific sonically and the playing was delightful. If you wanted a brighter treble, ribbon mics can take EQ, and lots of it, without difficulty.
Although you aren't soliciting comments about reverb, I would suggest that you check out ValhallaRoom. I think that it would really complement the acoustic instruments better than what you are currently using on this track. Just my $0.02.
J
Thanks J. The great thing about this mic is that I can just play into the back side of it if I want more treble. It doesn't seem to require much EQ. Thanks for the verb tip too.
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Re:New Tune - Royer Ribbon Mic Test
2011/06/28 20:42:02
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My 2 scents are, "Altiverb..." Convo is the way to go baby... And you can use samples from "anywhere..." You can put yourself in the Sidney Concert hall, or in a cave in Java, or an Opera house, they have hundreds of different spaces. But it's not cheap... Audio Ease has a lot of other cool plugs too.
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Re:New Tune - Royer Ribbon Mic Test
2011/06/28 20:44:08
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rockinrobby
Man that fiddle is "alive." The mic sounds amazing. I'd say it's a "blue ribbon..."
What kind of pre-amp are you using?
Thank you very much, Robster. I really like the mic so far and I think the new fiddle likes it too. This mic has a lot of potential. I use an ART DPS II preamp.
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Re:New Tune - Royer Ribbon Mic Test
2011/06/28 20:49:27
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DJSur
I'm on a laptop so I mainly hear the fiddle.
That's some bad arse fiddle playing!
Thanks, D!!!
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Re:New Tune - Royer Ribbon Mic Test
2011/06/28 20:51:51
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rockinrobby
My 2 scents are, "Altiverb..." Convo is the way to go baby... And you can use samples from "anywhere..." You can put yourself in the Sidney Concert hall, or in a cave in Java, or an Opera house, they have hundreds of different spaces. But it's not cheap... Audio Ease has a lot of other cool plugs too.
I have lots of verbs now but I have one or two favorites that I use primarily.
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Re:New Tune - Royer Ribbon Mic Test
2011/06/28 20:57:06
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Re:New Tune - Royer Ribbon Mic Test
2011/06/29 06:19:00
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Yes indeed, Robster. They can get expensive but I think this one's mighty fine for only six ninety nine! 
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Re:New Tune - Royer Ribbon Mic Test
2011/06/29 10:36:28
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Very nice "fiddlin" there Scotty and warm sounds....I'd like to hear you do just an acoustic guitar tune with this mic (I'm sure you'll be doing a LOT of tunes with this though...).  Well Done!!
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Re:New Tune - Royer Ribbon Mic Test
2011/06/29 12:33:08
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Nice sound on that mic Scotty! Your playing shines even more with it!!
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Re:New Tune - Royer Ribbon Mic Test
2011/06/29 12:57:36
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lhansen
Nice sound on that mic Scotty! Your playing shines even more with it!!
Thank you, Larry. I played at the Contest in Manchester on June 12th. Where were you?
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Re:New Tune - Royer Ribbon Mic Test
2011/06/29 13:30:21
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fantastic sound... killer performance... if a fraction of that can be attributed to your new mic... then that must be one fine mic... Well done Scotty...
post edited by notnat - 2011/06/29 13:32:18
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Re:New Tune - Royer Ribbon Mic Test
2011/06/29 15:04:56
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Nice sound on that mic Scotty! Your playing shines even more with it!!
Thank you, Larry.
I played at the Contest in Manchester on June 12th. Where were you?
Attending my Mother-In-Law's 80th birthday party in Guilford..I should've went to see/hear you play instead..it would've been more enjoyable!!
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Re:New Tune - Royer Ribbon Mic Test
2011/06/29 15:14:36
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Now that is Maestro playing. You really make that fiddle sing. I have never heard better.
Best Regards
Malcolm
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Re:New Tune - Royer Ribbon Mic Test
2011/06/29 21:50:21
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Frank,
Thank you for your kind words. I am glad you like the new magic wand I call a mic...or is it a mic that I call my magic wand? Either way, thank ye kindly!  Larry,
You probably have a valid point there.
Malcolm,
Thanks for listening and for your extremely high praise.
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Re:New Tune - Royer Ribbon Mic Test
2011/06/29 22:08:47
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Hi Scotty. This mic appears to have a very neutral and transparent sound. It's missing some of the bottom end I remember in your other recordings. Very nice and I like the tune.
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Re:New Tune - Royer Ribbon Mic Test
2011/06/30 06:22:11
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Paul,
Thanks for listening. I EQ'd the bottom end right off from the guitar tracks. Maybe that's why...
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Re:New Tune - Royer Ribbon Mic Test
2011/06/30 10:56:05
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Oh man! This sounds so sweet. I think I need one too. Excellent playing!
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Re:New Tune - Royer Ribbon Mic Test
2011/06/30 11:24:57
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Re:New Tune - Royer Ribbon Mic Test
2011/06/30 22:26:00
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Vicente and Warren, Thank you for checking in. Yes, at that low price, you need one too.
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Re:New Tune - Royer Ribbon Mic Test
2011/07/01 13:09:27
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Whoa....i weawy woved this weel with the woyer wibbon.
well done.
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