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    Re: Best way to test preamp sounds at home?

    Hi Josh,
    In my experience, the only way to do these A-B tests is to record samples into your DAW and and listen back with studio monitors or good headphones. You'll have the best chance of pin...
  2. Re: mic comparison: Neumann KM84 vs. Line Audio CM4

    Thanks Bob. I agree with Don. The CM4 is impressive. Do you ever test different positions?
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    Re: Beyerdynamic M160 ribbon mic (video)

    Sounds great, Don! Line Audio is new to me. That looks like a very affordable mic. Where did you buy it?
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    Re: Beyerdynamic M160 ribbon mic (video)

    Thanks! Great video! At first impression, the ETL really stands out. What is your preference?

    The Coles 4038 seems to be a popular choice. Here's the engineer of the latest NC record talking about...
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    Beyerdynamic M160 ribbon mic (video)

    As a person who has been chasing better ways to capture mandolin in the studio, I wanted to share some recent progress.

    I got a Beyerdynamic M160 ribbon mic. I am running it through a Grace ROXi...
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    Re: ATPro35, ATM350U and Meyers Feather

    I recently switched from a K&K to an ATM350 + Grace ROXi and the results are very, very good.
  7. Thread: new trend?

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    Re: new trend?

    I think you could make an argument that its beneficial to simply continue an old thread with all the history in one place rather than create a new one that will likely re-hash the old discussion.
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  8. Re: Sharon Gilchrist playing Jerusalem Ridge on the Karasik Lloyd

    I didn't know much about this either until now. Although, I remember watching a couple of these videos.

    I read the project description on Youtube and GoFundMe. Does anyone understand the higher...
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    Re: Going from scooped to unscooped fingerboard

    Sorry to revive this old thread. I have a follow-up question.

    Has anyone scooped a fingerboard on a mandolin that has a pick guard on it? If so, did you alter or replace the pick guard to match...
  10. Re: Thile on CBS Saturday Morning today: what are the mandos?

    For those interested in recording definitely check out this breakdown of gear and techniques used to record the new NC album.

    https://youtu.be/eEvFRLrSa0s
  11. Re: Mic comparison: Four mics on an Ellis F5 mandolin

    Thanks. Definitely fun to analyze the differences. I am going to listen later on studio monitors.
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    Re: Buying an instrument you have never played

    Some people will feel comfortable with it and some won't. This Cafe community is pretty solid as far as I can tell. That's the main reason why I have done it. And, because it's simply the only way to...
  13. Thread: Stretto humidifier

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    Re: Stretto humidifier

    I think it's approximately 7 days.
  14. Thread: Stretto humidifier

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    Re: Stretto humidifier

    Reviving an old thread to ask a question about the Stretto humidifier.

    I just bought one and am a little disappointment that I can't find a place in either one of the mandolin cases to put it. One...
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    Re: Herschel Sizemore passes

    Thanks for the heads up. I think this is new. Its also on Amazon, and the release date in both places is 2022.
    I see it on Spotify as well now.
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    Re: Herschel Sizemore passes

    Would love to get a digital version of Bounce Away . I appreciate the person who uploaded the album to YT, but it is noticably compressed and doesn't sound very good. I shouldn't complain though. Its...
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    Re: Herschel Sizemore passes

    Thanks for that story. Did he own multiple Loar's?
    ... in addition to this one:
    http://www.mandolinarchive.com/gibson/serial/73011
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    Re: New Ellis Mandolins at Music Emporium

    Stunning !
  19. Re: A Loar Story with Darren Nicholson: June 13, 1923 Gibson F-5

    Thanks for sharing. Great story.
  20. Thread: New Album Release!

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    Re: New Album Release!

    Awesome. I live those movies. Nice work.
  21. Re: Can anyone top this amount of Blue Chip pick wear?

    Yeah, I know. Honestly, I think because it happens so gradually, I never really paid much attention. I was in total shock when I got the new one and saw how much it wore. I should also add that the...
  22. Re: Can anyone top this amount of Blue Chip pick wear?

    Thank you, thank you. Hoping to get some recognition from the Blue Chip corporation for this accomplishment or maybe a free pick.
  23. Re: Can anyone top this amount of Blue Chip pick wear?

    That's 7 years of hard pickin' , my friend.
  24. Can anyone top this amount of Blue Chip pick wear?

    This is the pick I use for guitar. The used one is probably about 7 years old. The new one is brand new.

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    Re: Clip On Tuners / What Cha Got ?

    Unitune is the correct answer
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