mr.blisset
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I have recently been given the opportunity to record a forty person choir along with a small accompanying ensemble (at the same time). I've been pondering whether the 388 is up to this task or if perhaps I should use my computer/digital interface.
The 388 is certainly a lot more dependable than the computer. My computer is not prone to crashing but still... you just know that if it's going to happen it probably will in the middle of the performance. This is a big consideration for me, possibly the biggest reason I'm considering using the 388.
I am mainly concerned that the tape hiss of the 388 will be too loud in the quiet sections of the performance. I've never really liked using the dbx on the 388, to my ears is lowers the quality of the machine significantly. I'm not sure if this is because I'm usually recording loud bands hot to tape. I'm also yet to record a band who preferred the sound of the dbx engaged. Is it possible to route 4 microphones across all the channels, ie. record 4 channels with DBX and 4 channels without? I'm not going to have a lot of time to experiment on the day.
I know the 388 is quite midrangey, however I have access to a great mic collection and would be using Shoeps, Geffel etc condensers along with LPR35, so I'm thinking I should have no problem getting somewhat adequate top end. However, will it be enough for this type of recording?
I'd appreciate any thoughts anyone might have, as this is definitely a new one for me. Thanks for reading!
The 388 is certainly a lot more dependable than the computer. My computer is not prone to crashing but still... you just know that if it's going to happen it probably will in the middle of the performance. This is a big consideration for me, possibly the biggest reason I'm considering using the 388.
I am mainly concerned that the tape hiss of the 388 will be too loud in the quiet sections of the performance. I've never really liked using the dbx on the 388, to my ears is lowers the quality of the machine significantly. I'm not sure if this is because I'm usually recording loud bands hot to tape. I'm also yet to record a band who preferred the sound of the dbx engaged. Is it possible to route 4 microphones across all the channels, ie. record 4 channels with DBX and 4 channels without? I'm not going to have a lot of time to experiment on the day.
I know the 388 is quite midrangey, however I have access to a great mic collection and would be using Shoeps, Geffel etc condensers along with LPR35, so I'm thinking I should have no problem getting somewhat adequate top end. However, will it be enough for this type of recording?
I'd appreciate any thoughts anyone might have, as this is definitely a new one for me. Thanks for reading!