Neumann KM 81 i

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Keith Carlock

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Steely Dan

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Used on the hi-hats for Donald Fagen's Morph the Cat, as stated by mix engineer Elliott Scheiner in this August 2006 Sound on Sound interview.

According to Elliott Scheiner, the following mics were used on the Morph The Cat recording sessions.

Kick drum: AKG D112.

Snare: SM57 (only on top).

Hi-hat: Neumann KM81 or 84.

Toms: Audio-Technica ATM25.

Overheads: Neumann U67.

Room mics: Electrovoice RE20.

Electric guitar: Shure SM57 right on speaker cone.

Piano: 2x AKG C12 mics, about 12 inches from the strings.

Trumpet and trombone: Coles ribbon.

Tenor sax: Neumann U67.

Baritone sax: Neumann FET47.

Joel Nielsen

Guitarist, Bassist

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Joel Nielsen's use of the Neumann KM 81 i microphone is confirmed through visual evidence provided on Imgur, showcasing its mention on his official website.

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The Neumann KM 81 i has been featured on the following albums:

Two Against Nature

Steely Dan (2000)

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Folk, World, & Country

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