need tips on live recording an "acoustic guitar symphony"
I am currently teaching a group acoustic guitar class with about 17 students. One of my goals is is to record this group (no audience). Here are some of the details:
A room that could be used for recording is a multipurpose room at a church. Floors are carpeted, sheetrocked walls, ceiling tiled ceiling (55 ft high angled down the center). The dimensions of this room are approx 180 X 80. Acoustically, this room is on the "dead" side.
I could record in another room, 60 X 30, carpet floors, sheetrock walls, ceiling height 13ft (ceiling tiles). This room is somewhat dead too, but during our guitar practice, this room sounds very "full" when all are playing.
I can record 4 tracks simultaneous, but I think I can get by will less....I hope, anyway.
As far as mics go here is my stash: SP C1, SP T3, a pair of MXL 603s, AKG c1000s, AT4033, SM57s, SM58s. I have a friend that will loan me his Sony C800 if needed. I could rent others.
How do I arrange the players?? In a circle in the middle of the room?? In a corner? On risers in a corner?? On risers in the center of the room?
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I realize that you folks can get me "close", but its up to me to "trust the ears".
Thanks
I am currently teaching a group acoustic guitar class with about 17 students. One of my goals is is to record this group (no audience). Here are some of the details:
A room that could be used for recording is a multipurpose room at a church. Floors are carpeted, sheetrocked walls, ceiling tiled ceiling (55 ft high angled down the center). The dimensions of this room are approx 180 X 80. Acoustically, this room is on the "dead" side.
I could record in another room, 60 X 30, carpet floors, sheetrock walls, ceiling height 13ft (ceiling tiles). This room is somewhat dead too, but during our guitar practice, this room sounds very "full" when all are playing.
I can record 4 tracks simultaneous, but I think I can get by will less....I hope, anyway.
As far as mics go here is my stash: SP C1, SP T3, a pair of MXL 603s, AKG c1000s, AT4033, SM57s, SM58s. I have a friend that will loan me his Sony C800 if needed. I could rent others.
How do I arrange the players?? In a circle in the middle of the room?? In a corner? On risers in a corner?? On risers in the center of the room?
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I realize that you folks can get me "close", but its up to me to "trust the ears".
Thanks
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