CCR’s John Tristao Chooses Equation Audio Microphones

John Tristao of Creedence Clearwater Revisited recently sent some shots of our Alpha Series drum microphones in his project studio. He says “I’m crazy about the new mics. I had to re-tune my Stulways, Johndio for the microphones themselves. Instead of the kick mic being right up near the beater I keep this one right outside the sound hole. The tom mics had to be angled slightly because they pick up the full spectrum of tone and ring, and the low toms thunder. The overhead condensers are so accurate I stopped using my expensive tube microphone for the room.”

John has achieved career heights few others have in Rock-n-Roll. He is currently the frontman for Creedence Clearwater Revisited, the band that features original CCR bassist Stu Cook and drummer Doug Clifford, and spreads the joyous sound of all those chart-topping Creedence Clearwater Revival songs to the faithful around the world. Before being tapped by Creedence, Tristao had logged many years with San Jose hitmakers People and West Coast faves Daddy-o. But his formative years weren’t much different from a small army of American teenagers inspired to play rock ‘n’ roll when they first saw the Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964.

Thanks for the great pics, John. We are glad you like Equation Audio microphones. ROCK ON!

Below are some pictures of our drum microphones currently being used by Creedence Clearwater Revisited.