Seafroggys
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So I'm in the process of recording my musical, and I had booked a pro studio to record the stuff that I don't have the ability to record (things like strings, for example, you need a big ass room for that and my garage wouldn't really cut it). One of those things is an organ, since this studio has a real Hammond with Leslie, and I want to go with the real thing rather than simulating it.
The organist I found suggested that he just record the stuff at his home studio, since he has a Hammond+Leslie combo. Its more comfortable for him, and it saves me money booking studio time. He said the mic he uses is an AKG C3000b. Now I don't have personal experience with that mic, but I've seen a lot of less than stellar reviews on it, and I want this project done right, hence me willing to book studio time so I can use top end gear, such as mics.
But his playing is phenominal, and he's comfortable doing it at his place, and honestly, he sent me a sample and it actually sounded pretty legit. So is this something that I should really worry about? I mean, on one hand, if it sounds good and the playing is there, does it matter what mic is used? On the other hand, could it be that much better done with top end gear at a nice studio, considering I'm willing to pay for the time?
Thoughts, both on the mic choice and whether or not I should even fret about this.
The organist I found suggested that he just record the stuff at his home studio, since he has a Hammond+Leslie combo. Its more comfortable for him, and it saves me money booking studio time. He said the mic he uses is an AKG C3000b. Now I don't have personal experience with that mic, but I've seen a lot of less than stellar reviews on it, and I want this project done right, hence me willing to book studio time so I can use top end gear, such as mics.
But his playing is phenominal, and he's comfortable doing it at his place, and honestly, he sent me a sample and it actually sounded pretty legit. So is this something that I should really worry about? I mean, on one hand, if it sounds good and the playing is there, does it matter what mic is used? On the other hand, could it be that much better done with top end gear at a nice studio, considering I'm willing to pay for the time?
Thoughts, both on the mic choice and whether or not I should even fret about this.