Plugin Boutique has Luna Pro MK2 for $25!!. It comes with a ton of plugins to boot. I don't even use Luna, but for this price and the plugins that come with it, It's insane not to do it.
Edit: As of today, It's now $79. I have an account with Plugin Boutique, so I get their emails and was able to jump on it yesterday. $79 is still 60% off. So, still a good deal.
This might be a question for the Microphone sub, but I'm starting here.
I recently reconnected with some old band mates of mine. We were a good band back in our time and even won on Star Search. Good original songs for that time. The subject of maybe doing some remote recording came up, as they still write. I'm the only one that has stayed up with modern recording tech and none of them even have an interface nor a DAW. I know, it's a tall order, but their smart guys and I think I can walk them through the process. Their all no stranger to recording studios.
The singer, who has an amazing voice, asked if his Shure Super 55 Deluxe would do in a recording situation. I'd never seen one before. It seems, looks are the only thing it has going for it. (ie) Sonics, Plosives, Et Al) I told him I would look into it and have yet to break the news that I don't think it would yield good results, or would it? It needs a cloud lifter, in the least. I think He needs some sort of LCD, to be honest. However, budget is a consideration, especially as they all are going to lay down some money for an interface. Which I'm suggesting a Volt 2 or something like it.
I'm very savvy on Pro Tools, I've been on it since '98, and am going to suggest they get "Intro" so I could walk then through the steps. They don't need more than 8 tracks respectively. The singer has Studio One and has a good understanding of computer based software. He has a video company. So the DAW work flow shouldn't be too hard for him.
My question would be, Given the budgetary constraints, What Mic/Mics would be a good suggestion. My first thought is an AT 2020 of something in that range. Or would the 55 Deluxe even be a viable choice? At $250, You would think it would sound at least halfway decent. Reviews say otherwise. It does look fancy, in a Retro kind of way. He uses it for his Single act playing around the Panama City Beach**,** circuit.
In the end, the goal is just trying to rekindle an old flame. The old "Getting the band back together"
There's a new article in Production Expert about Apple claiming they "Upgraded all of the studios in the world" for Spatial audio. PE is calling BS on them. Interesting read. https://www.production-expert.com/production-expert-1/apple-says-it-had-to-upgrade-all-the-studios-in-the-world-for-spatial-audio-we-cant-find-the-evidence
Edit: Ok Folks. It appears I've ruffled some feathers using the name of an Ex Politician in the title of the post. Yes, I was referring to the media's twisting of his words, as many of you have so vehemently pointed out. It was a tongue in cheek referral. Apologies if my attempt at a joke fell flat with some of you.....I stand corrected.....Cheers