A long time ago we used mixers and equalizers with our analog systems. Recently I have been asked to record the local orchestra and chorale and I bought low cost modern equipment that was recommended by a retired professional . I use an H6N Zoom with a few extra mic's attached and that is about it. I have no mixer board and the only thing I really do during the concerts is monitor the levels of the inputs to prevent clipping. The rest is done when I get home using audacity etc. I get great results according to the ensembles that I record for.
One time when I was not available a professional was hired and he arrived with a digital system with a mixer/equalizer board.
Why are these still used? If you look at the DSP theory it makes sense to collect ALL the data you can, without pre-filtering in any way, and then during digital post processing you can adjust the frequencies and volumes any way you need. Probably I am missing something here?
Thanks-
Fritz
One time when I was not available a professional was hired and he arrived with a digital system with a mixer/equalizer board.
Why are these still used? If you look at the DSP theory it makes sense to collect ALL the data you can, without pre-filtering in any way, and then during digital post processing you can adjust the frequencies and volumes any way you need. Probably I am missing something here?
Thanks-
Fritz