I have a rehearsal space roughly 21' x 15' x 8.75'. I'm recording my friend's band in the room. I haven't set anything up yet and I'm trying to figure out the best place to put the instruments. I can't figure out whether I want to put the amps by the drums or put 'em facing the corners w/ some comforters over them for a more isolated approach. I have a couch that splits in two parts (each one a two seater w/ arm rest). Was thinking of putting one of those on each side of the kick drum. I was thinking of putting the drums in the middle of the room up by the widest wall...I assume I gotta give it a little room from the wall, no? We're also renting a couple mics and can only afford one day of rental, so there isn't much time to experiment with positioning. Plus we wanna get it done before other bands start arriving and the place is a noise fuck. Any suggestions on planning this out, cuz it's the type of thing where I've got to make a solid plan and only have one chance to execute it properly.
We'll have 3 SM57, 1 SM58, 2 MCA SP1 and I'm gonna rent a MD421 for the kick and a RE20 for the bass.
It's a punk band. The bassist is more blues based while the guitarist is all about the Cramps. Drummer plays very simple and solid, singer scream talks (not sure if I just made that term up or if it makes sense). He really wants to get the main vocal take in with the band's live performance, which will be difficult.
Thanks,
Adam
We'll have 3 SM57, 1 SM58, 2 MCA SP1 and I'm gonna rent a MD421 for the kick and a RE20 for the bass.
It's a punk band. The bassist is more blues based while the guitarist is all about the Cramps. Drummer plays very simple and solid, singer scream talks (not sure if I just made that term up or if it makes sense). He really wants to get the main vocal take in with the band's live performance, which will be difficult.
Thanks,
Adam