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Depends on the voice and the setting (Music). I like U87, U47, U47FET, M269, M149, Shure KSM 44, T.H.E. KR series, Blue Mics (all models), Sony CR800G, the occasional 414, 412, C12(hard to find a good one), and once in a great while an MXL M69. Preamps can change the landscape considerably... as can...

You're right about the wall, but why not just turn the piano so it "speaks" into the room? Most of your "wall" issues will go away. If you get it out of the corner, that pesky low end build up will clean up too. This will eliminate the need for a pile of pillows under the instrum...

For some music, gates may not be desired....for others, it is and a must. Ambience is one thing, low-level rumble is another....and automation has nothing to do with either. Please explain. Low level rumble cannot be gated out, can it? It's still there when the gate opens, messing up the the signal...

slicerecords wrote:great idea for live use......I wouldn't go for in the studio. Not enough room for variety.

I agree. Also, any scheme that presupposes the use of gates so as to sound like the thing you're replacing.....well, ugh. Why not just trigger samples?

Happy B-day to Shooshie and 666!!! 666, you're a guitar player it's been rumored....be sure to check out the birthday special at: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/G6118T125 :P Please excuse my "inside" joke, but this is the "off topic" forum, no??? edited for spelling