Gauge ECM-87...ROCKS! :-D

[Mark Kaufman]

I just learned something I didn't know about the Gauge ECM-87. It's awesome.

[mojobone]

Thanks for the heads up, Mark! Turns out my MXL V57M sounds godawful on the dreadnought. (okay for parlor guitar, though) It's nice to have budgetary options.

[ernstinen]

Well, in that case, how do these mics compare in the $150-$300 range?Rode NT1-AStudio Projects C1Blue BluebirdAKG Perception 220Shure KSM 27Audio Technica AT 2035As I may have said, I tried out Matto's Gauge ECM-87, and thought it sounded really good. I didn't hear the sibilance problem.But, geez, if you're going to buy ONE mic in this price range, there are a lot of options! I'd be willing to spend $150 more for a better microphone.Thanks in advance,Ern

[Mark Kaufman]

They get pretty caustic over there...I still maintain these guys are great to work with and should not be insulted. I almost regret this thread, but I'd rather share comparative info with friends than insulate a business from criticism.By the way, I'm picking up a used MXLv67g...very similar style of mic, but a bit warmer and flatter response. I'll report on how it sounds eventually. About $100 new, same sort of capsule...but green and gold. Ooo, pretty!

[ernstinen]

Mar 9, 2009, 2:20am, gizmo wrote:Mar 5, 2009, 7:08pm, ernstinen wrote:As I may have said, I tried out Matto's Gauge ECM-87, and thought it sounded really good. I didn't hear the sibilance problem.Set up the Gauge next to a real U87 and you'll hear the big difference.Unfortunately you can’t get a champagne sound from beer-budget mic.Hey Oscar,Dude --- I ALWAYS rent a U87 when I'm doing a serious vocal.All I'm saying is that the Gauge sounded good on 'my' voice and 'my' Soldano amp. Of course it's not the best mic in the world --- it's ridiculous to even think that.I don't know why some people have to get so aggressive and negative.Ern

[ernstinen]

Mar 9, 2009, 11:04am, lyle wrote:Tonight I'm going to experiment with running my mics through a massive old Tascam M-35 mixer I've had in storage for years...methinks those pres might warm up my sound considerably. Here's hoping.Yea, let's hope so! I'll bet it does. I still use a vintage Souncraft 16x4 mixer, and the preamps and EQ in this ol' guy are amazing! EVERYTHING that I record and mix go through this board.A few years ago, I went to Guitar Center to look at Mackie boards. The salesman asked me what I had been using. When I mentioned a vintage Soundcraft, he said "Forget the Mackie! Your board is miles beyond those!"It's nice to have an honest salesman occasionally --- Ern

[Mark Kaufman]

Maple Grove. God help me.

[ggalen]

Mar 10, 2009, 12:50pm, lyle wrote:Maple Grove. God help me. ;DLOL! Well, strings are pretty cheap there...I buy a bunch at a time to limit my exposure to the scene.

[sgs4u]

Mar 19, 2009, 2:20pm, robchiarelli wrote:Rob ChiarelliCEOGauge Precision Instruments, Inc.Dude, your seminars rocked at the Rally. But are you here to sell product? Cause we usually make a big deal about not allowing that. Unless things have changed. We don't get many WORLD CLASS record producers hanging out much. So welcome to our forum. Steve

[sgs4u]

Mar 19, 2009, 3:32pm, robchiarelli wrote:Thanks for the nice compliment. No, we are not selling anything here... I just had to respond to some mis-information out there about our microphones. There are a lot of great musicians who have supported us and they deserve to know the truth. Just to prove I'm not selling anything, e-mail your address to me (rob@gauge-usa.com) and I'll send you a free mic. Let me know what you think of it. Cheers! RobAre you frikkin kidding me? Email's already on the way!