Abbey Road & The MICS That Made MUSIC with EXPERT Lester Smith

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Komentáře • 141

  • @Producelikeapro
    @Producelikeapro  Před 10 měsíci +16

    What are your dream microphones you have or would like to own?

    • @andrewharlander
      @andrewharlander Před 10 měsíci +3

      U47 I’d love to own, Sennheiser MKH 414 I’ve had for years. The Sphere L22 satisfies my multiple microphone options fetish…

    • @Mister_Jahn
      @Mister_Jahn Před 10 měsíci +1

      A 251type sound is just what I am after (used them in commercial studios but for home sheesh)... realistically trying to see if I can get a Colares. The other option, the ADK Cremona is more in my budget (Ive got ballads on this album that require a little better mic and I am in the market but there is very little market for affordable 251's, especially fet ones, its just those 2). Thanks for this!

    • @MarcBecker_Music
      @MarcBecker_Music Před 10 měsíci +1

      The one microphone I always wanted to own is a Neumann U67.

    • @gbsrecords
      @gbsrecords Před 10 měsíci +3

      I just did some sessions at Abbey Road and Chris Bolster put a large diaphragm Neumann condenser inside the kick drum and it was incredible! (along with a Neumann FET 47 on the outside). It was so good I'm now considering spending $2500 on a kick drum mic, which is insane (I blame that bloody Kiwi, haha!) Sadly, I won't have my own personal Lester to repair if I blow it up. Another great video and exceptional interview, Warren. Cheers!

    • @tom_k_d
      @tom_k_d Před 10 měsíci +1

      C800g would be my dream mic...

  • @jack.fairbrother
    @jack.fairbrother Před 10 měsíci +11

    Great to see Lester doing so well. A living legend.

  • @nicolasblanckaert2035
    @nicolasblanckaert2035 Před 10 měsíci +6

    51:29 Lester Smith basically invented the grandfather of the DTP 640 Rex HAHAHA. Genius. What a man. We're so lucky you've been able to go there and take a whole tour Warren ! Makes the dream feel accessible. Thanks.

  • @foxbarnstudios1057
    @foxbarnstudios1057 Před 10 měsíci +7

    I had the immense pleasure of meeting and talking with Lester a few years ago when I was at a session in Studio 3. His knowledge and love for the microphones he looks after is amazing and inspiring. I told him I had an old broken mic from the ‘50s and he offered to take a look at it for me. Of course I didn’t have it with me and I’m still kicking myself that I didn’t take it with me that day - because I almost did (I knew he’d be there but thought it would be a little too cheeky to ask - but being the gentleman I then learned Lester is it’s kind of obvious he’d have tried to fix it if he could)

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Thanks ever so much for sharing! I really appreciate it

  • @g_and_kikos_homestudio
    @g_and_kikos_homestudio Před 10 měsíci +17

    This Abbey Road series is so good. And its really an historical document that people will look back on. Your doing it while these people are still around. Paul and Ringo coming on to talk about experiences recording would be the icing on the cake

  • @DerekSamuelReese
    @DerekSamuelReese Před 10 měsíci +5

    This was great and informative as ever, this man is part of history and we all pray he outlived us all

  • @johnwelsh2769
    @johnwelsh2769 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Lester definitely deserves to have the word "EXPERT" in all caps.

  • @spitfiremusic3997
    @spitfiremusic3997 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Lester is a National Treasure!

  • @thesongacademy5017
    @thesongacademy5017 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Wonderful interview with a true legend

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Yes! Hugely important and such a wonderful man

  • @deandouglas839
    @deandouglas839 Před 9 měsíci +1

    What an absolute sweetheart. Nile Rogers is so lucky he got to hang out with Lester!

  • @kcorsnosbig
    @kcorsnosbig Před 10 měsíci +4

    Thank you so much for this interview
    What a treasure hearing from a professional of the time...

  • @DanielGlenTimms
    @DanielGlenTimms Před 10 měsíci +4

    I had no idea the M50 had such a small diaphragm. I guess when it comes the a great sounding mic, size doesn't matter. Great vid! Thanks

  • @AnodyneHipsterInfluencer
    @AnodyneHipsterInfluencer Před 10 měsíci +8

    Absolutely _splendid!_ This was incredible. Thank you Warren and everyone at Abbey Road!

  • @a1guitarmaker
    @a1guitarmaker Před 10 měsíci +2

    Great video on many levels! I'm inspired to fix some mics!!!

  • @wikkidperson
    @wikkidperson Před 10 měsíci +3

    Such a sweet guy. (Childishly eager to hear Lester refer to Warren as “Young Fred” and warn of the encroaching Blue Meanies.)

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  Před 10 měsíci +2

      I would have loved being called Young Fred! I was wearing Yellow Submarine socks after all!

    • @wikkidperson
      @wikkidperson Před 10 měsíci +2

      @@Producelikeapro
      “How did one clean these priceless, delicate microphones?”
      “Oh, one soaks them in a bucket out the back overnight, sluices them off with a hose pipe afterward, and then gives them a good scrubbing with a wire brush.”

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  Před 10 měsíci +2

      Haha if only!@@wikkidperson he treats them like the priceless works of art they are!

    • @wikkidperson
      @wikkidperson Před 10 měsíci +2

      @@Producelikeapro I couldn’t believe they clean the mics with water…

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  Před 10 měsíci +3

      Indeed! Very gently!@@wikkidperson

  • @JochenVogel
    @JochenVogel Před 10 měsíci +3

    Hardly anyone around me knows how to maintain and repair microphones, so I'm becoming my own part time (and lesser) Lester. Changing a "windy" capsule tomorrow. Wish me a steady hand.

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  Před 10 měsíci +2

      Thanks for sharing Jochen!

    • @JochenVogel
      @JochenVogel Před 9 měsíci +1

      Took a bit of creative soldering, but now my favourite vocal mic is working again.@@Producelikeapro

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  Před 9 měsíci +2

      That's amazing to hear!@@JochenVogel

    • @JochenVogel
      @JochenVogel Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thank You. Some superglue and a toothpick were used, too. ;-)
      @@Producelikeapro

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Haha very nice!@@JochenVogel Any double sided sticky tape?

  • @dwaynejessome1728
    @dwaynejessome1728 Před 10 měsíci +1

    what a privilege to be able to watch this interview

  • @ruudvansteenis
    @ruudvansteenis Před měsícem +1

    What a great guy with a lot of knowledge! (A real gentleman!)

  • @imark7777777
    @imark7777777 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Well that was a neat. Definitely need to watch the Kings Beach it's been on my Lisp list. Let's try that again definitely need to watch the king speech it's been on my list. Although I think it's gonna be a lot more enjoyable now. I love the idea that they actually used era correct microphones.

  • @takehikonaito490
    @takehikonaito490 Před 9 měsíci +2

    This is Great video! Glad to see the treasured mic locker at Abbey Road Studios &Thanks for the very valuable talk.

  • @Chesterton7
    @Chesterton7 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Wow! Another great interview!

  • @spitfiremusic3997
    @spitfiremusic3997 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Absolutely superb video!

  • @nicolasblanckaert2035
    @nicolasblanckaert2035 Před 10 měsíci +2

    saw this yesterday just before going to bed I went like OOOOH MY GOD. Called my friends to tell them and thez reacted the same

  • @david25876
    @david25876 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Terrific interview!

  • @Wileylikethehawk
    @Wileylikethehawk Před 10 měsíci +3

    Hoping to use a couple of those when I’m recording there in two weeks!!

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  Před 10 měsíci +2

      Amazing! Congratulations for getting to record there! It's VERY booked up!

    • @Wileylikethehawk
      @Wileylikethehawk Před 10 měsíci

      @@Producelikeapro No pressure, right?? I wish I could bring some of my gear with me. They don't have much guitar stuff, and it's weirdly difficult to rent any guitars in London. Maybe I need to make some friends over there ha ha. My kingdom for a Tele!! :D

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Hi@@Wileylikethehawk did you try John Henry's? They've always done an amazing job for me! Last time I checked they had 300 or 400 guitars! www.johnhenrys.com/hire.html

  • @richardsisk1770
    @richardsisk1770 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Excellent interview Warren! Mr. Smith is so incredibly interesting!

  • @codee-music
    @codee-music Před 9 měsíci +1

    Excellent video! Thanks again for bringing the knowledge.

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  Před 9 měsíci +2

      Thanks ever so much

    • @codee-music
      @codee-music Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@Producelikeapro I love what you do. I know the content stuff is demanding but you've been one of my favorites brother.

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  Před 9 měsíci +2

      @@codee-musicthat’s very kind of you

  • @ononearts
    @ononearts Před 9 měsíci +2

    That was lovely, and very entertaining. And I learned a few esoteric things! Ta!

  • @davewestner
    @davewestner Před 10 měsíci +1

    Good stuff, thanks you guys!

  • @rhsilverberg
    @rhsilverberg Před 10 měsíci +2

    Carbon mics! Yes, back in the days of my youth. Not exactly hi-fi but rugged as hell.

  • @rocketsauce5067
    @rocketsauce5067 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Absolute class. Thank you.

  • @splashesin8
    @splashesin8 Před 10 měsíci +1

    This was great! 😊

  • @hermesserranoaudio
    @hermesserranoaudio Před 10 měsíci +1

    Pure gold !

  • @andrewharlander
    @andrewharlander Před 10 měsíci +1

    Here we gooooo!!

  • @NickAnanas
    @NickAnanas Před 10 měsíci +1

    Nice cleaning tip!

  • @MonteMcWilliams
    @MonteMcWilliams Před 2 měsíci +1

    Confirmed that Abbey Roads has their Focals flipped left to right. Am now flipping mine because, hey, Abbey Roads does it!

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  Před 14 dny +2

      Haha I spoke to Focal and they said either works depending on the room

    • @MonteMcWilliams
      @MonteMcWilliams Před 13 dny

      @@Producelikeapro Very cool and thank you kindly sir!

  • @tigremistico777
    @tigremistico777 Před 14 dny +1

    THANK YOU. 🤓

  • @wjekat
    @wjekat Před 9 měsíci +1

    Wonderful that Sennheiser are keeping the Neumann legacy alive

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Thanks for your comment! While I understand Sennheiser bought Neumann in 2005 they certainly didn't save them! Neumann are and continue to be the standard by which all other mics are measured against. For instance how many Neumann clones are on the market? Many thanks

  • @danpeltier1354
    @danpeltier1354 Před 10 měsíci +1

    cool man in to his work for good sound . i like a AEA just one one day ahahaha

  • @philiphaigh8349
    @philiphaigh8349 Před 10 měsíci +1

    First class 👍

  • @mannysmiclocker
    @mannysmiclocker Před 10 měsíci +1

    My kinda show ,)

  • @peacefaulaggresser
    @peacefaulaggresser Před 10 měsíci +1

    Tube😂