Recent content by Big Cadillac

I just started recorded bass practice using a new method which I feel has improved sound quality. I'm running the bass through a DI into one of the tracks and would like to improve how it cuts through the mix. I've added some boost at around 170Hz and 2kHz which has helped. Anyone have any...

I have been recording band practices using an MK-219 and MK-319. These have been working well but I'm getting the itch to try something new. I've noticed that the SP mics have a wider freq response. Would experimenting with a SP B1 or C1 make that much of a difference compared to the Oktava's?

I do some recording as a hobby, e.g. band practice. I would like to know how the balance should be set-up? I've heard that the band should be balanced to the kick drum. That is all instruments (guitar, bass) should be at about the same dB as the kick drum in general. Is this the proper set-up...