Mikey Scott Studio

09/20/2025

🎤 Can a capsule cap really cut guitar bleed?

I put the AKG C1000S (cardioid) up against the PPC1000 hypercardioid adapter on my voice while singing and playing guitar. The goal? To hear how much guitar gets rejected off-axis.

👉 Watch the short clip here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/gku0Yj728ZU

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🎛 Studio-quality vocals & acoustic production — in-studio or remote.
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💬 Which sounds cleaner for vocals while strumming—cardioid or hypercardioid?

🎧 Can a capsule cap cut guitar bleed from a vocal mic?I’m comparing the AKG C1000S (cardioid) with the PPC1000 Polar Pattern Converter (hypercardioid) on my...

09/16/2025

🎤 AKG C1000S Review | Acoustic, Hi-Hat & Overheads + Comparisons [2025]
Small-diaphragm “pencil” condenser on acoustic guitar, hi-hat, drum overheads, splash cymbal & more—pros/cons, comparisons, and my final verdict.

▶️ Watch the full review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Jnxj_gSmvg

Comparisons included:
• C1000S vs AKG C414 (acoustic)
• C1000S vs Shure SM57 (acoustic)
• Lauten LA-120 V2 vs C1000S (vocal)
• C1000S vs Sontronics STC-2 (splash)
• Solo hi-hat + SM57 vs AKG P170 vs C1000S (hi-hat)

Gear featured (affiliate):
• AKG C1000S → https://amzn.to/4kzPLzf

• Shure SM57 → https://amzn.to/3H7dmsI

• AKG C414 XLII → https://amzn.to/4knDYno

• Lauten Audio LA-120 V2 → https://amzn.to/3ShN2hO

• AKG P170 → https://amzn.to/4mosbXI

🔧 SM57 mod video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZfwHHbGlmE

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💬 Question: Which small-diaphragm condensers are your go-tos for acoustic and hi-hat? Share your picks and why.

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AKG C1000S review & sound test: small-diaphragm “pencil” condenser on acoustic guitar, hi-hat, drum overheads, splash cymbal and more—pros/cons, comparisons,...

09/14/2025

Can You Hear The Difference? | Samson Q7 vs Prodipe TT1 on Markbass 2×10 🎸
No EQ. No compression. No noise reduction—just clean bass tone through each mic.

Watch the Short: https://youtube.com/shorts/-qXkMxdE4fw

More A/B tests (playlist): https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4cDB17GRsMg_KnDxZDbhCSth55ZDBh2p&si=zrgnKz7T0zeketWo

Which mic is your favourite and why?

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Can You Hear The Difference? 🎧Two classic mics, one Markbass 2×10 combo amp — hear how they capture bass tone side by side!No EQ. No compression. No noise r...

09/13/2025

09/13/2025

What a great studio day this was! 😊

09/12/2025

🎧 Rack Tom Mic Placement — Can You Hear The Difference?
Close • Mid • Far on a Pearl Roadshow 10″ rack tom with Sennheiser e604 — same take, no EQ, no compression.
👇 Watch and vote with your timestamp — which placement sounds best to your ears?

🎬 Short: https://youtube.com/shorts/c5RMYmiQ09s

📺 More mic shootouts & comparisons: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4cDB17GRsMg_KnDxZDbhCSth55ZDBh2p

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🎧 Can mic placement completely change your rack tom sound?I mic’d up a Pearl Roadshow 10″ rack tom using Sennheiser e604 mics to test three placements:1️⃣ C...

09/10/2025

09/09/2025

🎶 Studio Update 🎶

I’m excited to share that I’ll be starting a full-time role with the OPP in Orillia on September 24th. This is a big step for me and my family, and I’m grateful for all the support I’ve had since moving from the UK and building Mikey Scott Studio here in Ontario.

With this change, my studio rates will now reflect the quality and focus I bring to every project, not just the urgency I once felt to fill the calendar:
• $500/day + HST
• $70/hr + HST (minimum 4 hours = $280 + HST)

All bookings already in place will, of course, be honoured at the current rate. And all ongoing projects will be completed exactly as agreed.

I’m fully booked until I begin my new role, but I’ll continue to take on select projects moving forward at the updated rate.

Thank you to everyone who has trusted me with their music so far. The journey continues - with energy, integrity, and excellence always at the heart of what I do.

Mikey Scott

09/07/2025

🥁 Overhead Mic Showdown – Can You Hear The Difference? 🎧

Two classic overhead setups on a Mapex Horizon kit:
1️⃣ RØDE NT5 Spaced Pair → Wide stereo image & balanced cymbals
2️⃣ Mid/Side (AKG P170 + Sontronics Sigma 2) → Natural centre image with adjustable stereo width

No EQ. No compression. No noise reduction. Just clean drums through each setup.
👉 Which overhead technique sounds better to YOU?

🎥 Watch the Short here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Mik26OE5AF0

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Can You Hear The Difference? 🎧Two overhead setups on a Mapex Horizon kit — one classic, one creative. Hear how these different mic techniques capture drum t...

09/03/2025

🥁 Behringer C-2 Hi-Hat Mic Placement Test 🎧
Above vs 45° – can mic placement really change your hi-hat sound?

I tested a pair of Zildjian A Custom 14” hi-hats with Behringer C-2s in two classic positions. Same take, no EQ, no compression.

👉 Watch the shootout here: https://youtube.com/shorts/2Dv9wQzlrsc

👇 Which one sounds better to YOUR ears? Drop a comment and let me know!

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• Zildjian A Custom 14" Hi-Hats: https://amzn.to/4kAlccN

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🎧 Can mic placement completely change your hi-hat sound?I mic’d up a pair of Zildjian A Custom 14” hi-hats using Behringer C-2s, testing two classic positio...

09/01/2025

🎤 10 Things You Didn’t Know About the RØDE NT5 | Small-Diaphragm Condenser Secrets

The RØDE NT5 has been a studio staple for 20+ years, but did you know it has hidden features that make it perfect for acoustic guitar, drum overheads, and even classical sessions?

👉 Watch here: https://youtu.be/NQWaFjKc3VE

💬 Which fact surprised you the most? Drop a comment below 👇

🎧 More mic shootouts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4cDB17GRsMg_KnDxZDbhCSth55ZDBh2p

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The RØDE NT5 microphone has been a studio staple for 20+ years. Here are 10 NT5 facts that make this small-diaphragm condenser a go-to for acoustic guitar, o...

09/01/2025

My mum comes to visit tomorrow!!
I may be a bit absent for a week - it’s been a long time 😊