Blue MOB Artist, Kina Grannis, recently came to Blue to taste test a few mics, including the Bottle, Kiwi, Woodpecker and Dragonfly. While she was here, Kina recorded a few tracks and sat down with us to talk about her upcoming album:
Kina Grannis trying out the Woodpecker
She self-released her debut full-length Stairwells in February of 2010 debuting on Billboard’s Top 200 and #5 on iTunes’ Pop Chart. On April 5th, Kina will re-release a remixed and remastered version of Stairwells – which will feature 4 brand new tracks – as well as a deluxe version that will include additional original music, select cover songs from her YouTube channel, exclusive videos and the offical music video for “Valentine,” which has amassed 7-million views on YouTube. Also, Kina’s North American World In Front Of Me headline tour will begin on April 2 at Chicago’s Lincoln Hall. Kina’s music is both sweet and melancholy, but always filled with hope.
In 2007, Kina joined YouTube, made a music video and entered herself into a contest. A few months later, her video for “Message From Your Heart” aired during the Superbowl and its 97 million viewers (or 194 million eyeballs, depending on how you’re keeping track) and she walked away with a record deal.
Get to know Kina and learn how she turned a YouTube video into a Superbowl ad in our podcast.
Get within an half an inch of the microphone capsule grill when performing. Don’t be concerned about the proximity, as the hand built large diaphragm capsule can handle loud sound pressure levels (S.P.L.). This technique will yield a present and personal timbre as if someone is speaking or singing right next to your ear!
For a great deep and present bass sound with full frequency extension, try using the direct input of the Robbie microphone preamp. Plug your bass right into the front 1/4 inch input jack and adjust the volume for the right level. It is the ultimate direct box sound!
Want to get that larger-than-life sound onto your computer? The Icicle XLR-to-USB converter allows you to do just that! Plug the Kiwi into the Icicle, which provides phantom power and analog gain control, then plug the Icicle into the USB. Turn on your favorite computer recording program and you have a recording studio at your finger tips.
Recently, DGTLXWW had the pleasure of following Yelawolf around for “A Day In The Hustle”. The video includes appearances from DJ Skee, Travis Barker, and many more.
During a quick jam session with Travis Barker, Yelawolf drops some beats and lyrics on the Kiwi:
Yelawolf on the Kiwi
DGTLXWW: Yelawolf “A Day In the Hustle” (Extended Version) from DGTLX WW on Vimeo.