[Harp-L] Re: minidisc recording



One other thing – recording from the back of the room will give you a recording where the room acoustics are more evident in your recording. Another reason for using a mic preamp that allows you to roll off bass before it gets to the MD.

Still, recording from the back often gives a richer, fuller more even sound with a wider "soundstage" than recording from right up front, where often there's just too much information to pick up. From up close, you'll probably pick up a monitor with it's specific information before you pick up sound from a PA, not to mention the drummer's powerful acoustic signature.

Ray.
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On Aug 28, 2005, at 10:38 AM, Bobbie wrote:




At 01:52 PM 8/27/2005 -0600, MLeFree wrote:
Ray, this kind of specific information is very helpful indeed! I never
would have thought of recording from the rear of a room. I always go early
and fight for a front and center seat. Thank you so much!

I agree... Thanks, Ray!


Michelle, depending on the good will of the band and/or venue, sometimes you
can get permission to plug into the PA, which of course, cuts out a LOT of
non-band extraneous noises. But, then, the crowd noise is sometimes what
folks actually want in the mix.


Also, as Ray implied, a less omni-directional mic may be problematic,
especially if used, as you were saying, right up front. You could end up
getting almost nothing BUT harmonica in the mix... but, maybe that's a good
thing, eh? :)


Bobbie




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