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McPBrain
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I volunteered to do a live recording of my buddy's 3-piece band. They consist of guitar, bass, and drums.... one lead vocal and one harmony. They aptly describe themselves as "twangy power pop". Oh yeah.... their stage volume is quite loud....
I'm going to track them with an Akai DPS16. I'm probably going to limit it to 8 tracks, but I may use the SPDIF ins for 2 more tracks if necessary. I have a small mixer with 8 mic pres plus an RNP and 6 channels of compression to add to the equation....
My very limited mic assortment consists of an AT4050, an Oktava MK-012, (2) Naiant MSH-2 omnis(on order), a Senn e609, an AT41HE, (2)SM57's, and (3)SM58's. I can probably score a kick mic too. The drummer's kit is comprised of: Kick, snare, rack tom, and floor tom with minimal cymbals. Also, his kick sports a resonant head without a hole.
Vocals will likely be tracked, but there's a strong possibility that they will be scratched and added at a later date in my project studio. Therefore, if I need those 2 channels for instrument mics, that is an option...
I'm looking for ideas on which mics to utilize and where to place them, please. Here's my thinking for what it's worth...
vocals - (2)SM58's
Guitar - e609
Bass - D.I.
Kick - AT4050 in front of resonant head...cardio(?) Will this give enough attack?
Overheads - Naints in recorderman setup
Snare - Oktava or SM57 under snare. What phase issues should I watch for with this and the OH's?
Any input is appreciated!
I'm going to track them with an Akai DPS16. I'm probably going to limit it to 8 tracks, but I may use the SPDIF ins for 2 more tracks if necessary. I have a small mixer with 8 mic pres plus an RNP and 6 channels of compression to add to the equation....
My very limited mic assortment consists of an AT4050, an Oktava MK-012, (2) Naiant MSH-2 omnis(on order), a Senn e609, an AT41HE, (2)SM57's, and (3)SM58's. I can probably score a kick mic too. The drummer's kit is comprised of: Kick, snare, rack tom, and floor tom with minimal cymbals. Also, his kick sports a resonant head without a hole.
Vocals will likely be tracked, but there's a strong possibility that they will be scratched and added at a later date in my project studio. Therefore, if I need those 2 channels for instrument mics, that is an option...
I'm looking for ideas on which mics to utilize and where to place them, please. Here's my thinking for what it's worth...
vocals - (2)SM58's
Guitar - e609
Bass - D.I.
Kick - AT4050 in front of resonant head...cardio(?) Will this give enough attack?
Overheads - Naints in recorderman setup
Snare - Oktava or SM57 under snare. What phase issues should I watch for with this and the OH's?
Any input is appreciated!
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