In this month's Positive Feedback blog, we'll give you some recommendations for mic'ing certain instruments. For example, the R77 here is a fantastic mic for guitar cabinets thanks to its figure-8 polar pattern and natural response. Read on to learn more about the R77 and other microphones that excel on instruments.
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MXL with Jam in the Van at SXSW!
Jam in the Van is at SXSW RIGHT NOW and they're recording a bounty of new videos with MXL microphones and all the talent you can squeeze into a van. Click here for the list of bands, including Plain White T's, American Aquarium, The Mowgli's and many more. The Jam Van is a traveling recording studio equipped with the MXL LSM-3, 860 Ribbon, A-55 Kicker on drums, the CR89 and others. The performances are recorded and will be loaded up to Youtube soon. In the meantime, here's a taste of last year's performances.
LITTLE HURRICANE - "Superblues" (Live from SXSW 2014) #JAMINTHEVAN
T. HARDY MORRIS & THE HARD KNOCKS - "Painted On Attitude" #JAMINTHEVAN
Vidal Davis
Grammy-nominated producer Vidal Davis is in the studio working on Jill Scott's new album with the help of the CR30 and CR89! At right, Vidal is lounging in the studio with the CR30.
The Stone Foxes are a rock 'n roll band out of San Francisco who are currently touring and working on their upcoming August release "Twelve Spells." Listen to The Stone Foxes here. We caught up with them before their show recently to take some pictures and demo some mics, including the Gold 35, R144 ribbon, R77 ribbon, and our soon-to-be-released dynamic drum mics. Look for the new microphones this spring and look for The Stone Foxes coming to a venue near you!
MXL, a division of Marshall Electronics, is a leading manufacturer of professional audio products for the music recording, broadcast, post production, and live sound markets. MXL Microphones offer the best variety of condenser / ribbon / dynamic microphone solutions for Studio, USB, Podcast, Video Conferencing, & Field Recording. MXL mics deliver high quality sound on par with far more expensive mics. MXL designs and engineers recording tools, signal processors and music accessories for consumers, musicians, hobbyists and audio professionals. MXL microphones can be used on stage live in concert or in a garage, home studio or rehearsal space. MXL conference microphones are also perfect for any meeting room or web chat service that places voice calls over the internet (VoIP).
The Stone Foxes are a rock 'n roll band out of San Francisco who are currently touring and working on their upcoming August release "Twelve Spells." Listen to The Stone Foxes 
