This Microphone COMPLETELY Transformed MY HOME STUDIO

[@AndrewMasters]

What’s your go-to room mic? Ribbon mics?

[@EricBadderMusic]

Andrew Masters honestly use two apex 205’s and crush them with BLA 173’s and a real nice Compressor going in. Sounds awesome Man.

[@fiddlefolk]

I have the R88 and the R84.... great mics... the sm7b is my other go to.

[@rjzigterman]

well... im kinda new in the whole "track your drums in your own homestudio" but i just bought the Se X1 R ribbon mic and i just love it! Its an affortable/cheap mic but its so smooth.

[@pauljohn5584]

Sounds totally incredible.

[@AndrewMasters]

Thanks! I totally agree.

[@pauljohn5584]

Ever use those Beyerdynamic M-160s? I got my eye on a pair of those. Would LOVE to own an R88 tho. Yeah. Ribbons Rule.

[@AndrewMasters]

paul john I have not! I’ll check them out!

[@airutub3r]

Wow - these results were surprising. I hope you can get two R88s soon so we can hear what it sounds like with it as the room and overhead at the same time.

[@AndrewMasters]

Oh boy.

[@copetill7896]

Or you could "re-amp" the drum mix through a loudspeaker and record the R88 as your room mic. I've had the R88mk1 for 15 years now and it's still my go2 for Drum OH's!

[@johnnewtoniv1637]

to me the overhead example sounded better than the processed example when it was on room, honestly picked up such a nice balance of the kit you could probably just use the overhead and kick mic and have a totally usable sound

[@AndrewMasters]

Totally!

[@CrazyAboutLife]

Those overheads sounds incredible!

[@AndrewMasters]

Right! I'm pumped on it.

[@MarcWeertsMusic]

Wow, that’s one industrial looking mic! 😮 Sounds excellent!

[@AndrewMasters]

Yeah it’s got a very memorable look haha, I am in love.

[@LJOS21]

Dude I want this mic. more videos in others instruments please. Cheers from Venezuela.

[@AndrewMasters]

Totally agree!

[@Alex-dg2mb]

Impressive sound !

[@AndrewMasters]

Thanks!

[@lexhitreset]

i use a Shinybox with Lundahl transformer... it's not your R88 but it gets the job done. Sounds fucking killer man, keep it coming.

[@AndrewMasters]

I’ll check it out! Thanks!

[@albertorolon137]

Smooth Criminal

[@AndrewMasters]

"sugar" - maroon 5 (very similar beat!)

[@MillSounds]

I agree. I have an MK1 and the mount is just horrible. Putting it back in the case also causes my blood pressure to skyrocket every time, but it sounds damn good. Try some one mic things sometime with a band or solo artist, that's my favorite thing to do with it!

[@SlackerStuff]

I thought the room mic sounded best. I think that's the overhead? I'm not sure but that sounded dope.

[@AndrewMasters]

Slacker Stuff haha right on! Same mic in two different positions! It’s basically awesome no matter what.

[@SlackerStuff]

@@AndrewMasters hell yeah! that's great.

[@ztfstudio]

Saxophone, and other woodwinds and brass winds - I would definitely be trying it on those.

[@louderthangod]

Awesome....my go-to overhead mic.

[@capabartz7380]

You should record some brass instruments with it. Ribbon mics are the only way to go when recording brass. And if you know some skilled brass players I bet they would sound amazing using that.

[@KirkyDrums]

overheads sound killer

[@AndrewMasters]

Right?? Thanks!

[@dulla8469]

ok i know where overheads positions are and how to know where to put them, but where do i set a room mic, is there like a rule, how far from the kit or how far from the wall or something like that

[@AndrewMasters]

Dulla Bills You could probably find some rules somewhere, I typically think of the type of sound I want and go from there, bigger the sound, the further away! Maybe I’ll do a video on this... hmmm!

[@dulla8469]

@@AndrewMasters is it used to pick up the ambience of the room, like the natural reverb of the room?

[@AndrewMasters]

Yes exactly, it’s more of a natural sound to our ears. It’s much less natural for us to have our ear 2-3 inches off of the drums

[@dirlogic]

Thanks!

[@pedrobulgakov2448]

Hi! Excellent video! Wich mic do you use in front of the Bassdrum?

[@mcwald]

Aaarrgh - this video just costed me 2000$ - thanks a lot 😉

[@roberthunt1540]

Your hat's on backwards.

[@AndrewMasters]

I was hoping nobody would notice...

[@roberthunt1540]

@@AndrewMasters Just messin' with ya. I thought the backwards cap was a 20th century thing. Anyway, thanks for the review of the 88. It's pretty fine!

[@MitchellSpille]

Sounds great! I've been using the MXL R144 for a room mic as well as a violin/strings mic and it's worked well for me. Curious to see how the AEA compares to it though.

[@albertorolon137]

Billie Jean

[@michaelmarkus7085]

That was excellent sounding. Would love to know how a pair of 4038s compare in the same applications! .D

[@AndrewMasters]

You and me both!

[@gunluv96]

Sooooo what did you use as your overhead mic prior to this purchase? Do you prefer over something like an u87?

[@AndrewMasters]

I was using a stereo pair of sm81s

[@officialWWM]

It sure looks and sounds awesome. I wish I could afford one :/

[@AJbassist]

Beyerdynamic M 160 :)

[@AndrewMasters]

I need to get some beyerdynamic mics!

[@AJbassist]

Andrew Masters from what I know they are great for many things :) , I mainly know from plug-in and it sounds huge so let’s see what real thing sounds like ;)

[@IAmDaveCannell]

Hi Andrew, great vid! I’m seriously considering the R88 as well for my home studio - did you pick up the A version? I’ve also got Apollo interfaces so wondering if you were using the Passive or Active R88 in to Apollos…. Oh and btw, what was your kick mic in the video? Sounded punchy!

[@pheachshorbet916]

Your LIKE requests are too creative to refuse. I can't help it.

[@AndrewMasters]

You’re my favorite viewer now. Move over mom.

[@pheachshorbet916]

@@AndrewMasters Now you've crossed over into obligation.

[@TheSilkoth]

"...and its already got dog hair on it..."

[@AndrewMasters]

It’s inevitable!

[@KrisRedusJazz]

Hey, are you running the R88 through a UAD unison pre? If so, which one? I’m looking at getting an R88, just wanting to make sure I have a pre that will work well with it. Thanks!

[@thenewreal]

That's Billy Jean.

[@AndrewMasters]

“Sugar” maroon 5!

[@davidwilson2065]

I thought it was billy Jean too😂😂😂

[@fiddlefolk]

Dreams fleetwood mac

[@mangoman3038]

billy jean - michael jackson

[@richiesplayground7092]

Steve Miller Band Abracadabra?

[@sebastiansecivanovic4655]

The best piece of gear in your studio is the espresso machine...

[@bryansanchez8298]

But bro what do you do for a living? Other then youtube

[@AndrewMasters]

Recording and music production.

[@bryansanchez8298]

That’s so cool!

[@robertgilliam6245]

Did this bonehead kick the ribbon mic box across the room in the intro for dramatic impact? The absolute state...

[@AndrewMasters]

😂 favorite comment.

[@mariusziskaband]

sugar marron 5 ?

[@carterchiasson]

Does anyone here have the active version and can comment on it?

[@phewson8907]

Yep. They're both amazing, the active is better with softer sources like strings or acoustic guitar etc since it has better S/N. Both insane mics.