John Hardy M1

Same room.  Same mic.   Same chain EXCEPT the Mic Preamps.    Avalon M5 vs John Hardy M1.    

M5 vs M1

Steinway D - DPA 4011s - John Hardy Twin Servo - Tascam DV-RA1000HD (ADC modded by Audio Upgrades)

Just a short pianoimprovisation on my Steinway model S (1940) with AKG C451EB and John Hardy M1 preamp.

mic check of a DIY Austin Ribbon mic through various preamps.  Completely unaltered - no gain or EQ changes

Recorded at my home studio on the Steinway D. 5/20/12




I love this classic Shorter tune !