LOS ANGELES – Steely Dan recently wrapped up their second consecutive summer tour utilizing Granelli Audio Labs G5790 microphones – one on each of drummer Keith Carlock’s two snares. FOH engineer Mark Dowdle credited the microphone for ease of use and sound quality.
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Steely Dan recently wrapped up their second consecutive summer tour utilizing three Granelli Audio Labs G5790 microphones – one on each of drummer Keith Carlock’s two snares, along with a spare. Granelli Audio Labs recently caught up with FOH engineer Mark Dowdle (Gloria Estefan, Elton John) at a recent stop at Pier 6 in Baltimore. About the mic choice, with a band whose quest for sonic perfection is legendary and whose mic selection includes U87s, Earthworks, and AEA ribbons, Dowdle says:
“For as long as I can remember, the SM-57 has been my go to mic for snare drum applications. It’s become increasingly harder, due to confined spaces, to get a conventional 57 positioned correctly which to me is extremely important. The Granelli Audio Labs G5790 gives me the flexibility to get the mic in an optimal position every time I use it no matter what the situation. I depend on a great snare sound with continuity from one show to the next. With the Granelli 57 I get just what I need for a flawless snare sound every time I use it”.
