Steve Vai's Microphones

"I use usually three microphones, on one cabinet and the way that they're placed is all properly in phase. And I'll use a 57, you know, [Sennheiser] 421 and maybe a Beyer 160. And they all have extremely different characters. And if you can properly blend these characteristics.."

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"I use usually three microphones, on one cabinet and the way that they're placed is all properly in phase. And I'll use a 57, you know, [Sennheiser] 421 and maybe a Beyer 160. And they all have extremely different characters. And if you can properly blend these characteristics.."

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This mic is used "for recording of lead vocals and solo instruments in studio and on stage", according to AKG's official website.

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