Tests of the Artist Elite mics during production rehearsals at The Depot went well, so well in fact that Nelson chose to place a number of AE microphones alongside more established A-T mics across the stage. "I’ve got AT4050s all over the back line and we’ve moved from AT4054s to AE6100HEs on all the vocals. The 6100s are fantastic - very natural, and are particularly good for Brian, who has a tremendous range and a very unique sound.
"I haven’t had a chance to test the AE2500 yet as that arrived a little late, but I am keen to check it out on Steve’s kick drum during the next set of production rehearsals, maybe for the summer festivals. The reports I have had have all been really positive, and getting a condenser and a dynamic capsule in perfect phase all in one mic body is pretty unique, so I’m really looking forward to playing around with that one."
"I’m hoping it’s as good as all the other AE mics, which are performing really well and seem particularly suited to the Yamaha PM1D digital desk I’ve got at FOH for this tour. They all seem to have a certain clarity to them which makes them a dream to mix."
(Lee Baldock)
