Choosing the right mic to record with is important. That's why Sam and producer
Ed Miller paid close attention to mic selection. Here Sam is trying out some vintage
mics from the Cloud 9 mic Collection.

 

Sam recording into a vintage AKG 414.
Next up was a legendary Neumann u47.
Sam testing out a Royer 121 ribbon mic. The Royer's smooth frequency response
made it the perfect choice to record many of Sam's solos.
Atlanta producer Ed miller and Cloud 9 engineer Joe Napoli listen closely to determine 
which mic is capturing Sam's Sax best.
From left to right - Producer Ed Miller, Cloud 9 owner Jack Napoli,  Joan Arlen, 
Sam Arlen and Joe Napoli.

 

Sam & Ed.
Jack, Joe, Sam, Ed & Joan.

 

Joan warming up on a Korg T1 keyboard. Joan lent her piano skills to one of
Harold's beautiful compositions - "It's A New World".