Neumann U47 is his first choice for vocals, but if that doesn't work on that particular vocalist he'll use either...
Neumann U67
Telefunken C12
The mic signal goes into the Neve 1073 for his vocal preamp and straight to the board.
When mixing, Al is known to use his Fairchild Compressor and at times a Pultec EQP1-A to add two dB of lows.
Al instructs vocalists to stay a hand length away or more from the windscreen on the mic and will move the mic an inch if it makes the vocal sound better.
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