Royer mics bridge generations on new Elvis Christmas duets

More than 30 years after his death, Elvis Presley records continue to deliver big numbers. Now, thanks to the power of modern recording technology, the King is about to release a new album of duets for the holidays, pairing contemporary Nashville artists with Presley. Grammy-winning producer/engineer Chuck Ainlay was tasked with making the magic happen, and among the many tools he used on this project were several ribbon microphones from Royer Labs. Scheduled for release in October 2008, “Elvis Presley Christmas Duets” will feature Carrie Underwood, LeAnn Rimes and Martina McBride and will include some of the same backing vocalists from many of Presley’s early records. According to Ainlay, recording was done at the RCA Records Studio B in Nashville, TN, where Elvis recorded; the studio has been maintained in its original... [read full story]                    

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