2 mics

[paresh]

Hi I just moved to a new place & will be recording in a small, live room. I have 2 mics & will be recording a singer/songwriter - acoustic gtr + vocals "live". Any opinions on using the mics for close & ambient as opposed to one for gtr & one for vocals? I know I have to experiment, just trying to save time. Thanks.

 

[noisedude]

Close-mic'ing will give you more options at the mixing stage because there will be better separation. But if you can get a usable result with less specific placings then you might be rewarded with a more natural sound ......... or it might sound like you playing and singing in a small box-shaped room.

You nailed it -- try it!!

Nik

 

[gecko zzed]

Given your scenario, I would try first to get a decent stereo recording, rather than use one for vocals and the other for guitar. I would place the mikes to get a good balance between guitar and vocals. This requires a bit of experimentation and depends on the relative strengths of guitar playing and singing. I would get as close as possible while preserving that balance to minimise the intrusion of the room and its reflections (unless, of course, your room is acoustically friendly).

 

[up-fiddler]

What models are your two mics? That may make a difference as to the best way to record. When in doubt, try it and use your ears. The end product is all that really matters for you. Good luck, Dave.

 

[Marcellovalerio]

I found that if I got the vocals "up-close", and captured them well i was 40% of the way...I haven't tried to get a real "stereo" recording though so if you have time try both. And tell me which worked best

 

[paresh]

late reply

I screwed up & didn't receive notification of yr replies to my original question until after the recording was done. Thanks for yr help!!!

My mics are old Beyer ribbons - about 30 yrs old. I wound up w little seperation but a nice natural sound. The room acoustics are live but not too bad. Thanks again.

 

[paresh]

ps

I basically used 1 mic for gtr & 1 for vocals & when I played them bk the recordings were identical, which was a surprise to me. I'm guessing they both were mainly picking up the room???