Adam D micing tips

Joshua Wickman · Aug 19, 2009

Wow all these tones sound amazing! Great thread....

Metaltastic · Aug 19, 2009

Oh my fucking god Rob, I can't believe those are my DI's; maybe it's just cuz I've never heard them used in a full mix with a monster bass and beastly drums, but I've never heard 'em sound so good, and quite close to the original IMO! (though a bit "grainier", the SLO is smoother and more "liquidy" IMO, but fuck, it better be for that price!

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EDIT: Listening again after just listening to the original, though, the similiraty is astounding! :headbang:

Would you be kind enough to share what snare sample you used? (either literally by sharing or just informing us of which paid-for sample it is

) And the kick is fantastic too!

mintcheerios · Aug 19, 2009

You reading this Kazrog?

Dexter_prog · Aug 19, 2009

Metaltastic said:
Oh my fucking god Rob, I can't believe those are my DI's; maybe it's just cuz I've never heard them used in a full mix with a monster bass and beastly drums, but I've never heard 'em sound so good, and quite close to the original IMO! (though a bit "grainier", the SLO is smoother and more "liquidy" IMO, but fuck, it better be for that price! )

EDIT: Listening again after just listening to the original, though, the similiraty is astounding! Would you be kind enough to share what snare sample you used? (either literally by sharing or just informing us of which paid-for sample it is ) And the kick is fantastic too!

Where can I find your impulses? The link in the impulses thread is dead.

Metaltastic · Aug 19, 2009

Here's the one I have left, but I wouldn't expect much unless you're running a Rectifier preamp in modern mode through it (otherwise it's super fizzy) - check near the bottom of the 1st page inthis thread for my explanation why!

Metaltastic · Aug 19, 2009

And I used my Ibanez Prestige RGA321F with an EMG 81 (@ 18v) in the bridge and brand new strings, btw!

brianhood · Aug 20, 2009

CatharsisStudios said:
i got a feeling i can get mcmb tone now, if brian would like to drum and play a bit of it

hahaha i'm down

But I have to say that i'm not a fan of many of Adam D's guitar tones that i've heard...especially the MCMB cd he mixed/reamped. Too fizzy and not enough tight low end for the palm mutes/chugs

zvish · Aug 20, 2009

Jarkko Mattheiszen said:
I hate to be the one to say this, but IMPULZS PLZ K?

I am loooking forward for some impulses too, I can't mic my cab for now and near future

Machinated · Aug 20, 2009

just watched one of the underoath tracking/studio vids with adam d tracking - mic looks pretty close to the grille. guess he doesnt do the 6" thing all the time.....

damn do I want a jcm800

MicSlut666 · Aug 20, 2009

Machinated said:
just watched one of the underoath tracking/studio vids with adam d tracking - mic looks pretty close to the grille. guess he doesnt do the 6" thing all the time.....

damn do I want a jcm800

Can you post the link to the videos? Already checked youtube but did not find anything. Thanks!

462studio · Aug 20, 2009

I tried out the 6" method a day or two ago. It does sound pretty good, but it's definitely missing a lot of the in your face tone I've come to aim for.

I'd like to at some point try the 6" mixed with another 57 right on the cloth, will require phase adjustment I'm sure, but curious if the two can be blended to a good effect.

Ermz · Aug 20, 2009

If the cab sounds distant at 6" it could be an indication of too many reflections flying around the live space. In rooms that are fairly deadened a distance of 6" should sound like its almost directly on the speaker.

462studio · Aug 20, 2009

Ermz said:
If the cab sounds distant at 6" it could be an indication of too many reflections flying around the live space. In rooms that are fairly deadened a distance of 6" should sound like its almost directly on the speaker.

Agreed, and I totally need to treat my new live room further. You saw the picture of the Mesa 4x12 in my new place. Completely dwarfed by the empty space around it.

greyskull · Aug 20, 2009

Kay. Just finished recording the comparison and will upload when I get home... Mp3s or wavs?

Metaltastic · Aug 20, 2009

For god's sake, mp3's (>192 kbps) please!

Dexter_prog · Aug 20, 2009

someone should do impulses for this

greyskull · Aug 20, 2009

Okay. well this took bloody ages, so if you have any clever suggestions for how i should have done it, keep them to yourself......

RIGHT!

SO!!!
AmpS used were Jcm 800 2205 and the ol' 5150 (green channel) into an orange cab with v30s

Ran from tools - Redeye - maxon 808 - amp - 57 - Great river - tools

heres the amps and TS Settings

ErikHoppy · Aug 20, 2009

I very much liked the clips from 3-4" away. I can see how 6" would be usable in the right room, or for less in-your-face music. Vast improvement is heard even backing the mic away an inch or two.

Thanks for taking the time to post these sample clips! I'm one of those who has always been stuck in the assumption that you stick the mic right up to the grill, always. Eye opening.

Ermz · Aug 21, 2009

Hey, thanks for those clips.

It's funny as you back away you can hear progressively more comb filtering thinning out the sound. I'm not sure what would sound best in the mix, but backing away takes away a lot of those shit boxy mids for sure.

AllanD · Aug 21, 2009

The 800 sounds really muffled, but I really liked the way the 6" turned out on the 5150.

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