Avi Kaplan

In the attached article, Pentatonix's mixer Ed Boyer takes a deep dive into the band's recording setup and the applications of specific gear they use. In the article, Ed says, "With bass vocals it’s a matter of using the proximity effect to your advantage, ideally using a hefty, large–diaphragm condenser mic, up close, like the [Neumann] FET 47, which I have been using a lot recently."

In the attached article, Pentatonix's mixer Ed Boyer takes a deep dive into the process of recording and mixing with the band, the equipment he uses, and for what applications. Ed shares, "With bass vocals it’s a matter of using the proximity effect to your advantage, ideally using a hefty, large–diaphragm condenser mic, up close, like the [Neumann] FET 47, which I have been using a lot recently. The Shure SM7B dynamic also works well. They’re both mics that Pentatonix like to use."

In this Instagram article you can see Avi Kaplan and his band using the Ear Trumpet Labs "Myrtle" at their performance during Americanafest 2021 in Nashville Tennessee. Avi Kaplan is filmed using this microphone in his latest video release for his original song "The First Place I Go ". This video is on you tube on his official site and available on you tube VEVO as well as the two teaser videos Avi did to promote the release of the song.

In the attached video, Avi is singing into the MD 441-U throughout.