[WM] One of the things I love about the
Monarch Reverb is that it’s a single 12”
configuration, which means I can carry it up and
down stairs without breaking my back. What is
your take on a single 12” versus a 2x12?
[Chris] I think it’s actually a little more pure to
me than a 2x12” because you’re never going to
hear the speakers phasing. You’re always going
to be the same distance from the speaker, and
you’ll always get to hear everything a little bit
more focused. That’s why I like 1x12”s. But I
also like 2x12”s because they’re loud. But there
doesn’t seem to be a tremendous amount of
difference to me once you put a microphone
on it.
[WM] Is there a microphone you prefer to
capture these amps?
[Chris] I really like a ribbon mic pointed at
the center of the cone, and a dynamic, like an
Monarch Reverb
Monarch Reverb
SM57 or something off to the side in tandem.
[WM] How far from the dust cap do you like
to put the 57?
[Chris] I like putting it about halfway between
the center and the edge, and backing both of
them off about three inches from the grill cloth. I
think having a little air between the speaker and
the mic is important.
[WM] Are we talking about a 121?
[Chris] Yeah.
Earhart
[WM] Are we tilting the head down or leaving
it parallel with the front of the grill?
[Chris] With the on-axis 121 right in the center
of the speaker, and I just point it parallel.
[WM] Awesome! Well, thanks again for joining
us!
[Chris] Yeah!
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