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

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    00:00 - Lester Smith Interview
    31:00 - Mic Locker Tour

КОМЕНТАРІ • 135

  • @Producelikeapro
    @Producelikeapro  8 місяців тому +16

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

    • @andrewharlander
      @andrewharlander 8 місяців тому +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 8 місяців тому +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 8 місяців тому +1

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

    • @gbsrecords
      @gbsrecords 8 місяців тому +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 8 місяців тому +1

      C800g would be my dream mic...

  • @nicolasblanckaert2035
    @nicolasblanckaert2035 8 місяців тому +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.

  • @jack.fairbrother
    @jack.fairbrother 8 місяців тому +9

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

  • @g_and_kikos_homestudio
    @g_and_kikos_homestudio 8 місяців тому +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 And its really an historical document that people will look back on.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

  • @foxbarnstudios1057
    @foxbarnstudios1057 8 місяців тому +6

    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  8 місяців тому +1

      Thanks ever so much for sharing! I really appreciate it

  • @DerekSamuelReese
    @DerekSamuelReese 8 місяців тому +5

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

  • @johnwelsh2769
    @johnwelsh2769 8 місяців тому +3

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

  • @spitfiremusic3997
    @spitfiremusic3997 8 місяців тому +2

    Lester is a National Treasure!

  • @deandouglas839
    @deandouglas839 8 місяців тому +1

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

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  8 місяців тому +1

      Lester is the man and Nile is incredible

  • @thesongacademy5017
    @thesongacademy5017 8 місяців тому +2

    Wonderful interview with a true legend

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  8 місяців тому +1

      Yes! Hugely important and such a wonderful man

  • @kcorsnosbig
    @kcorsnosbig 8 місяців тому +4

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

  • @AnodyneHipsterInfluencer
    @AnodyneHipsterInfluencer 8 місяців тому +8

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

  • @dwaynejessome1728
    @dwaynejessome1728 8 місяців тому +1

    what a privilege to be able to watch this interview

  • @DanielGlenTimms
    @DanielGlenTimms 8 місяців тому +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

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  8 місяців тому +2

      Thanks Daniel! Glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @a1guitarmaker
    @a1guitarmaker 8 місяців тому +2

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

  • @JochenVogel
    @JochenVogel 8 місяців тому +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  8 місяців тому +2

      Thanks for sharing Jochen!

    • @JochenVogel
      @JochenVogel 8 місяців тому +1

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

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  8 місяців тому +2

      That's amazing to hear!@@JochenVogel

    • @JochenVogel
      @JochenVogel 8 місяців тому +1

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

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  8 місяців тому +1

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

  • @takehikonaito490
    @takehikonaito490 8 місяців тому +2

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

  • @spitfiremusic3997
    @spitfiremusic3997 8 місяців тому +2

    Absolutely superb video!

  • @rhsilverberg
    @rhsilverberg 8 місяців тому +2

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

  • @codee-music
    @codee-music 8 місяців тому +1

    Excellent video! Thanks again for bringing the knowledge.

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  8 місяців тому +2

      Thanks ever so much

    • @codee-music
      @codee-music 8 місяців тому +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  8 місяців тому +2

      @@codee-musicthat’s very kind of you

  • @david25876
    @david25876 8 місяців тому +1

    Terrific interview!

  • @Chesterton7
    @Chesterton7 8 місяців тому +1

    Wow! Another great interview!

  • @rocketsauce5067
    @rocketsauce5067 8 місяців тому +2

    Absolute class. Thank you.

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  8 місяців тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks ever so much!

  • @davewestner
    @davewestner 8 місяців тому +1

    Good stuff, thanks you guys!

  • @splashesin8
    @splashesin8 8 місяців тому +1

    This was great! 😊

  • @andrewharlander
    @andrewharlander 8 місяців тому +1

    Here we gooooo!!

  • @hermesserranoaudio
    @hermesserranoaudio 8 місяців тому +1

    Pure gold !

  • @ononearts
    @ononearts 8 місяців тому +1

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

  • @wikkidperson
    @wikkidperson 8 місяців тому +2

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

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  8 місяців тому +1

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

    • @wikkidperson
      @wikkidperson 8 місяців тому +1

      @@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  8 місяців тому +1

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

    • @wikkidperson
      @wikkidperson 8 місяців тому +1

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

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  8 місяців тому +2

      Indeed! Very gently!@@wikkidperson

  • @richardsisk1770
    @richardsisk1770 8 місяців тому +1

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

  • @Wileylikethehawk
    @Wileylikethehawk 8 місяців тому +3

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

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  8 місяців тому +2

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

    • @Wileylikethehawk
      @Wileylikethehawk 8 місяців тому

      @@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  8 місяців тому +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

  • @imark7777777
    @imark7777777 Місяць тому

    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.

  • @nicolasblanckaert2035
    @nicolasblanckaert2035 8 місяців тому +1

    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

  • @MonteMcWilliams
    @MonteMcWilliams Місяць тому

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

  • @wjekat
    @wjekat 7 місяців тому +1

    Wonderful that Sennheiser are keeping the Neumann legacy alive

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  7 місяців тому +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

  • @NickAnanas
    @NickAnanas 8 місяців тому +1

    Nice cleaning tip!

  • @danpeltier1354
    @danpeltier1354 8 місяців тому +1

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

  • @philiphaigh8349
    @philiphaigh8349 8 місяців тому +1

    First class 👍

  • @mannysmiclocker
    @mannysmiclocker 8 місяців тому +1

    My kinda show ,)

  • @peacefaulaggresser
    @peacefaulaggresser 8 місяців тому +1

    Tube😂

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  8 місяців тому +2

      Choob actually!

    • @peacefaulaggresser
      @peacefaulaggresser 8 місяців тому +1

      @@Producelikeapro love you guys! Keep up the hard work!!! Can’t get enough!

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  8 місяців тому +1

      Thanks ever so much!@@peacefaulaggresser