From strictly a "sound problem" perspective (and from what I'm reading here), I would tend to agree that there is nothing wrong with the 1010 itself.Also I agree that the input levels would not necessarily cause this problem. However, (and again), the simple idea of "multiple" microphones automatically raises "phasing" issue possibilities. The more I've thought about it, the more I believe that this must be a "phase" issue.
I mean look at it this way (just as one example),...if you put your speakers "out of phase" the first obvious problem is that you would "lose" the bass (and fullness). That's obviously a given. Seems as if all of the problems Rudy has mentioned...at least stongly point in this direction. True, it may not be as simple as the speakers (or power supply) are "out of phase", but...sounds an awful lot like something is. I would tend to believe and agree that this is NOT an inherent problem with the 1010 (or any other reasonable recording device).
The answer to this problem would tend to make for good discussion. I have found that "TOO MANY" mics and/or bad mic technique is the most common cause for these types of problems...especially when it comes to the "over-use" of mics on drums. Sometimes, the rule of thumb: "less is more" comes into play here.
In lookin at the the "DRUMMER" threads, I noticed that in discussing mic use, these guys are in big trouble. The rule of thumb is that if you are not sure of what you're doing, don't go crazy with the use of "more & more" mics. Causes more problems in the end, but I didn't want to respond and open up a Pandora's Box over there. Anyway, I have a feeling that this particular dicussion will grow. This stuff is just the tip of the ice berg.
This is in NO WAY to suggest "self promoton" (as I am around to assist)...but....I have produced many major records through the past 22 years or so. Of all the problems faced in recording, "phasing" problems are one of my biggest fears. The simplest error in judgement (with the use of mics), can and will ruin - beyond repair- the best of recordings.
Keep replying. Hope we can define and modify this problem of Rudy's. This would quite possibly solve some other future problems down the road for all of us.
Wow...this post is WAY to long...Sorry about that.
Rick
