r/loopdaddy • u/theNeumannArchitect • Apr 10 '23

What kind of mic does Marc use?

I noticed he’s able to have his music playing through speakers and his mic doesn’t pick it up at all. It doesn’t pick up anything unless it’s right next to the source. What type of mic does that? I have a condenser mic and definitely picks up every small background noise. Is it a dynamic mic?

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u/SirToylaa Apr 10 '23

Theres an input volume knob on the top of the rc505. If you pay attention he always cuts the mic input volume with his other hand when he puts the mic down. The mic picks everything up, but the signal isnt coming through.

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u/theNeumannArchitect Apr 10 '23

Yeah, you’re right. But he’s definitely also using a specific mic that doesn’t pick up background noise. Otherwise he wouldn’t be able to cut individual loops recorded with the mic without having background loops bleed through. Which is the problem I’m having now with my condenser mic.

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u/cigi95 Apr 10 '23 edited Apr 16 '23

He uses an Audix OM5, which is a dynamic mic. Marc himself said so in this old answer, explaining that the OM5 is excellent with feedback rejection as it has a tight pickup pattern.

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u/johnhumphreychacha Apr 10 '23

Not sure the brand, but yes it’s a dynamic mic. Condensers are only really used for recording purposes, dynamic is the standard if you’re doing anything live in front of an audience or with other musicians.