Abbey Road & The MICS That Made MUSIC with EXPERT Lester Smith

[@Producelikeapro]

What are your dream microphones you have or would like to own?

[@andrewharlander]

U47 I’d love to own, Sennheiser MKH 414 I’ve had for years. The Sphere L22 satisfies my multiple microphone options fetish…

[@Mister_Jahn]

A 251type sound is just what I am after (used them in commercial studios but for home sheesh)... realistically trying to see if I can get a Colares. The other option, the ADK Cremona is more in my budget (Ive got ballads on this album that require a little better mic and I am in the market but there is very little market for affordable 251's, especially fet ones, its just those 2). Thanks for this!

[@MarcBecker_Music]

The one microphone I always wanted to own is a Neumann U67.

[@gbsrecords]

I just did some sessions at Abbey Road and Chris Bolster put a large diaphragm Neumann condenser inside the kick drum and it was incredible! (along with a Neumann FET 47 on the outside). It was so good I'm now considering spending $2500 on a kick drum mic, which is insane (I blame that bloody Kiwi, haha!) Sadly, I won't have my own personal Lester to repair if I blow it up. Another great video and exceptional interview, Warren. Cheers!

[@tom_k_d]

C800g would be my dream mic...

[@jack.fairbrother]

Great to see Lester doing so well. A living legend.

[@Producelikeapro]

A true legend indeed!

[@nicolasblanckaert2035]

51:29 Lester Smith basically invented the grandfather of the DTP 640 Rex HAHAHA. Genius. What a man. We're so lucky you've been able to go there and take a whole tour Warren ! Makes the dream feel accessible. Thanks.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Nicolas!

[@foxbarnstudios1057]

I had the immense pleasure of meeting and talking with Lester a few years ago when I was at a session in Studio 3. His knowledge and love for the microphones he looks after is amazing and inspiring. I told him I had an old broken mic from the ‘50s and he offered to take a look at it for me. Of course I didn’t have it with me and I’m still kicking myself that I didn’t take it with me that day - because I almost did (I knew he’d be there but thought it would be a little too cheeky to ask - but being the gentleman I then learned Lester is it’s kind of obvious he’d have tried to fix it if he could)

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much for sharing! I really appreciate it

[@g_and_kikos_studio]

This Abbey Road series is so good. And its really an historical document that people will look back on. Your doing it while these people are still around. Paul and Ringo coming on to talk about experiences recording would be the icing on the cake

[@Producelikeapro]

Well that of course would be truly amazing! Do you them on speed dial? Haha

[@g_and_kikos_studio]

@@Producelikeapro🤣... I wish I did.

[@Producelikeapro]

Well if you ever do!@@g_and_kikos_studio

[@RumiiFaisal]

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[@Producelikeapro]

L?@@RumiiFaisal Haha

[@DerekSamuelReese]

This was great and informative as ever, this man is part of history and we all pray he outlived us all

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Derek

[@DanielGlenTimms]

I had no idea the M50 had such a small diaphragm. I guess when it comes the a great sounding mic, size doesn't matter. Great vid! Thanks

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks Daniel! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@kcorsnosbig]

Thank you so much for this interview What a treasure hearing from a professional of the time...

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@johnwelsh2769]

Lester definitely deserves to have the word "EXPERT" in all caps.

[@Producelikeapro]

Exactly!

[@a1guitarmaker]

Great video on many levels! I'm inspired to fix some mics!!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@AnodyneHipsterInfluencer]

Absolutely _splendid!_ This was incredible. Thank you Warren and everyone at Abbey Road!

[@Producelikeapro]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@thesongacademy5017]

Wonderful interview with a true legend

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes! Hugely important and such a wonderful man

[@nicolasblanckaert2035]

saw this yesterday just before going to bed I went like OOOOH MY GOD. Called my friends to tell them and thez reacted the same

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! Thanks Nicolas!

[@imark7777777]

Well that was a neat. Definitely need to watch the Kings Beach it's been on my Lisp list. Let's try that again definitely need to watch the king speech it's been on my list. Although I think it's gonna be a lot more enjoyable now. I love the idea that they actually used era correct microphones.

[@spitfiremusic3997]

Lester is a National Treasure!

[@Producelikeapro]

He certainly is, international even!

[@wikkidperson]

Such a sweet guy. (Childishly eager to hear Lester refer to Warren as “Young Fred” and warn of the encroaching Blue Meanies.)

[@Producelikeapro]

I would have loved being called Young Fred! I was wearing Yellow Submarine socks after all!

[@wikkidperson]

@@Producelikeapro “How did one clean these priceless, delicate microphones?” “Oh, one soaks them in a bucket out the back overnight, sluices them off with a hose pipe afterward, and then gives them a good scrubbing with a wire brush.”

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha if only!@@wikkidperson he treats them like the priceless works of art they are!

[@wikkidperson]

@@Producelikeapro I couldn’t believe they clean the mics with water…

[@Producelikeapro]

Indeed! Very gently!@@wikkidperson

[@rhsilverberg]

Carbon mics! Yes, back in the days of my youth. Not exactly hi-fi but rugged as hell.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much for sharing!

[@ononearts]

That was lovely, and very entertaining. And I learned a few esoteric things! Ta!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@Wileylikethehawk]

Hoping to use a couple of those when I’m recording there in two weeks!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Amazing! Congratulations for getting to record there! It's VERY booked up!

[@Wileylikethehawk]

@@Producelikeapro No pressure, right?? I wish I could bring some of my gear with me. They don't have much guitar stuff, and it's weirdly difficult to rent any guitars in London. Maybe I need to make some friends over there ha ha. My kingdom for a Tele!! :D

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi@@Wileylikethehawk did you try John Henry's? They've always done an amazing job for me! Last time I checked they had 300 or 400 guitars! www.johnhenrys.com/hire.html

[@JochenVogel]

Hardly anyone around me knows how to maintain and repair microphones, so I'm becoming my own part time (and lesser) Lester. Changing a "windy" capsule tomorrow. Wish me a steady hand.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks for sharing Jochen!

[@JochenVogel]

Took a bit of creative soldering, but now my favourite vocal mic is working again.@@Producelikeapro

[@Producelikeapro]

That's amazing to hear!@@JochenVogel

[@JochenVogel]

Thank You. Some superglue and a toothpick were used, too. ;-) @@Producelikeapro

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha very nice!@@JochenVogel Any double sided sticky tape?

[@takehikonaito490]

This is Great video! Glad to see the treasured mic locker at Abbey Road Studios &Thanks for the very valuable talk.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@Producelikeapro]

I really appreciate it

[@richardsisk1770]

Excellent interview Warren! Mr. Smith is so incredibly interesting!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@Producelikeapro]

And yes, I agree 100%!

[@Chesterton7]

Wow! Another great interview!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@spitfiremusic3997]

Absolutely superb video!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@dwaynejessome1728]

what a privilege to be able to watch this interview

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Dwayne!

[@wjekat]

Wonderful that Sennheiser are keeping the Neumann legacy alive

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks for your comment! While I understand Sennheiser bought Neumann in 2005 they certainly didn't save them! Neumann are and continue to be the standard by which all other mics are measured against. For instance how many Neumann clones are on the market? Many thanks

[@ruudvansteenis]

What a great guy with a lot of knowledge! (A real gentleman!)

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@deandouglas839]

What an absolute sweetheart. Nile Rogers is so lucky he got to hang out with Lester!

[@Producelikeapro]

Lester is the man and Nile is incredible

[@rocketsauce5067]

Absolute class. Thank you.

[@Producelikeapro]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks ever so much!

[@david25876]

Terrific interview!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much David!

[@MonteMcWilliams]

Confirmed that Abbey Roads has their Focals flipped left to right. Am now flipping mine because, hey, Abbey Roads does it!

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha I spoke to Focal and they said either works depending on the room

[@MonteMcWilliams]

@@Producelikeapro Very cool and thank you kindly sir!

[@codee-music]

Excellent video! Thanks again for bringing the knowledge.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@codee-music]

@@Producelikeapro I love what you do. I know the content stuff is demanding but you've been one of my favorites brother.

[@Producelikeapro]

@@codee-musicthat’s very kind of you

[@davewestner]

Good stuff, thanks you guys!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@mannysmiclocker]

My kinda show ,)

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks Manny!

[@tigremistico777]

THANK YOU. 🤓

[@Producelikeapro]

You are so welcome!

[@splashesin8]

This was great! 😊

[@Producelikeapro]

Glad you liked it!! Thanks!

[@NickAnanas]

Nice cleaning tip!

[@Producelikeapro]

Glad it was helpful!

[@danpeltier1354]

cool man in to his work for good sound . i like a AEA just one one day ahahaha

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes, Lester is amazing!

[@philiphaigh8349]

First class 👍

[@Producelikeapro]

👍 Thanks ever so much!

[@andrewharlander]

Here we gooooo!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks!!

[@hermesserranoaudio]

Pure gold !

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@peacefaulaggresser]

Tube😂

[@Producelikeapro]

Choob actually!

[@peacefaulaggresser]

@@Producelikeapro love you guys! Keep up the hard work!!! Can’t get enough!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!@@peacefaulaggresser