This past weekend, the inaugural concert of the Ravenscroft Pianos Model 275 was held at the Tempe Center for the Arts.
An Earthworks PM40 and a matched pair of QTC50s were used to mike the piano.
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QTC50
Wednesday, May 26th, 2010For recording quieter sources such as vocals, acoustic guitar, piano, strings and distant miked orchestras and choirs
The QTC Series (Quiet Time Coherent) is designed for recording quieter sources such as vocals, strings and distant miked orchestras or choirs. These low-noise omnis are also an excellent choice for drum overheads, close-miked wind and percussion instruments. Earthworks’ reputation for realism is based on these distinctive omnis. Time Coherent Response means these models do not smear the time domain as most microphones do.
Captures sounds with incredible precision- Extended high frequency response to 50kHz and better impulse response
- Ideal for quieter, more detailed sources and does not have most of the problems and limitations generally associated with competitive microphones
- Unrivaled accuracy, impulse response and transparency
- Omnidirectional polar pattern
- Accurate and uncolored
- QTC microphones handle sound levels up to 142dB with no proximity effect or handling noise
- All models are available in matched pairs
- No handling noise
Listen
QTC50s on Gary Lopez’s Acoustic Guitar
Ronnie Vannucci
Sunday, April 18th, 2010
Vannucci first became acquainted with Earthworks’ High Definition Microphones™ using the DK25/L (2 overheads and 1 kick drum mic). In fact, he used these mics extensively on The Killers’ last studio album, Day and Age. He also used an Earthworks SR30/HC on a chorus section he recorded in the back of a bus for “Joy Ride,” a track off the same album. Since then, Vannucci has extended his use of Earthworks’ mics into many other areas–both in live performance and the studio, never looking back.
Ronnie Vannucci live with The Killers
“When I initially received microphones from Earthworks, my intention was to use them on stage, but I’ve been so pleased with their performance that I’ve been using them for recording applications more and more,” Vannucci says. Since The Killers have such a heavy tour schedule, they do a lot of recording while on tour. “At every gig, we have a backstage room that is closed off which becomes our recording area,” he explains. “Our set up for these rooms is comprised mostly of Earthworks mics; we find that they bring out the natural nuances of each room.”
Lollapalooza in Chile March 31st. Ronnie has his SR30's as overheads.
Since putting Earthworks High Definition Microphones™ to the test over a year ago, Vannucci says their performance has excelled in all areas: “You don’t need to drive these mics a lot; they have a sensitivity all their own,” he observes. “They are also very natural sounding–I like this because when I start mixing, I am starting with a natural sounding drum. What I hear in the studio is what I want to hear on playback. I have used the best of the best, and the Earthworks High Definition Microphones are just unreal.”
Ronnie Vannucci backstage rehearsal
Vannucci also states that the folks at Earthworks are nice to work with: “It’s nice to work with people who are so down to earth and so interested in gathering feedback about their products.”
Ronnie live
See our Photo Album Gallery for more live shots of The Killers.
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Ronnie’s solo project: http://www.bigtalkmusic.com
"A lot of people were talking about these microphones, so I tried them out. The dynamics of my playing...
