Uploaded October 2021 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago

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This week I compare a Neumann KM84, Coles 4038 Ribbon and Custom U47 clone on my trustee Froggy Bottom Acoustic guitar. I walk through the process of positioning the mics then move into ProTools for a little polish.

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0:00 - Intro
1:00 - The Microphones
2:40 - The Guitar
4:20 - U47
5:50 - Neumann KM84
6:15 - Coles 4038 Ribbon
7:05 - Microphone Comparison
8:23 - Closer Look In ProTools

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