Hi I'm hoping someone can help. I tried local shops but I don't think they understand what I am after...
I'm a Dramatic/Wagnerian soprano (very loud) who would like to record pieces for auditions and my website - so ideally good enough to capture the colour in my voice.
The aim is to record me (very loud) and an accompanist on grand piano (playing loudly).
We will be in a large room (either church or school music hall) with good acoustics.
The equipment I have so far is a zoom h4n pro. I haven't tried this on it's own yet.
I'm wondering whether you think the zoom will be enough? Or whether you'd recommend extra mic(s)? If so, any suggestions? And where should they be placed? (I have only been recorded professionally before with full orchestra and several mics hanging from ceiling off stage). Also wondering where to stand in relation to the piano?
The software I have audacity.
I'm looking to keep it as budget at possible (the last year and a half has not been kind in terms of work...).
I'd be so so grateful for any help.
I'm also near Brighton area if anyone has any local recommendations or connections.
Thank you! Gemma.
(Apologies if this has been asked before, I couldn't find an opera singing post with the same requirements when I searched)
I'm a Dramatic/Wagnerian soprano (very loud) who would like to record pieces for auditions and my website - so ideally good enough to capture the colour in my voice.
The aim is to record me (very loud) and an accompanist on grand piano (playing loudly).
We will be in a large room (either church or school music hall) with good acoustics.
The equipment I have so far is a zoom h4n pro. I haven't tried this on it's own yet.
I'm wondering whether you think the zoom will be enough? Or whether you'd recommend extra mic(s)? If so, any suggestions? And where should they be placed? (I have only been recorded professionally before with full orchestra and several mics hanging from ceiling off stage). Also wondering where to stand in relation to the piano?
The software I have audacity.
I'm looking to keep it as budget at possible (the last year and a half has not been kind in terms of work...).
I'd be so so grateful for any help.
I'm also near Brighton area if anyone has any local recommendations or connections.
Thank you! Gemma.
(Apologies if this has been asked before, I couldn't find an opera singing post with the same requirements when I searched)