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What microphones were used in the recording of black sabbath?

The microphones used to record Black Sabbath's self-titled debut album are as follows:

Vocals:

* AKG C12

Electric Guitar:

* Neumann U47

* AKG C24

Bass:

* AKG D20 (placed near bridge)

* Beyerdynamic M160 (placed at neck for ambience)

Drums:

* AKG D12 overhead

* AKG D20 on bass drum

* AKG C12 on each rack tom

* RCA 77 ribbon microphone as room mic

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