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=== SM57 On/Off Axis ===
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90% of my tones use the SM57 mic. It seems to get the most guitar tone and the least noise for distorted tones. Many have complained that it creates too much fizz or harsh high-end. I think some of the other mics are fizzier, but I do agree about the high-end. However, this is easily solved with the low-pass of a [[Line_6_Pod_HD_EQ#Mid-Focus_EQ|Mid-Focus EQ]]. If there's any fizzy spots, you can easily dial them out with a [[Line_6_Pod_HD_EQ#Parametric_EQ|Parametric EQ]] (see [[Line_6_Pod_HD_EQ#Fizzy_Spots|fizzy spots]]).
=== Dynamic Mics ===
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The Dynamic mics are pretty good, but can sound overly aggressive. They almost sound like a real amp with a blanket over the speakers, then a touch of highs added on top later on. The highs are bright but the presence is lacking. In fact, when you turn up presence for these, often you'll notice you get a thicker sound, not necessarily what you'd expect by adding more presence. I like the sound of the XXL cab with the 409 and the Tread V-30 with the 421, but I use these very sparingly. The 409 can sound more vintage with other cabs.
=== Condenser Mics ===
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I can't tell if these mics dial in a good bit of midrange or are simply noisy. The 67 is a bit tamer than the 87. The 87 I use sparingly. I tried to work with the '87 for a while and was digging it at one point, but I eventually gave up on it.
=== Ribbon Mics ===
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The 4038 actually sounds kind of like a mild version of the Condenser mics, but a bit buzzier or filtered-sounding. It's usable but kind of dark. Maybe it'd work for a real grindy tone. The 121 will get you nowhere for high gain tones from my experience, at least on its own. I know many metal bands use a 121 to record. I could never get anything worthwhile from the 121 model though. I do like it for mid-centric clean tones though.