Looking for an interface recommendation for recording my band

[TalismanRich]

I gave the track a listen, and I agree that the mix can be improved. EQ, panning and compression changes will make a big difference. The balance on the drums would be the first place to start. Glyn Johns method is fine if you know what you're doing and have a good set, good mics and a good room. I find it can be tricky to get a good balance.

If you can share the individual files in a Zip via something like Google Drive, some people might give a shot at doing a mix.

 

[Chili]

Good replies already. Unfortunately, my studio is down until I get a new a/c unit next week, so not able to give it a good listen.

Another suggestion would be to reference a commercially released song similar to yours and just kinda A/B it. The referenced song is going to be mastered and squashed with a limiter, so you'll have to take that into account, if yours isn't.

 

[rokyerick666]

I gave the track a listen, and I agree that the mix can be improved. EQ, panning and compression changes will make a big difference. The balance on the drums would be the first place to start. Glyn Johns method is fine if you know what you're doing and have a good set, good mics and a good room. I find it can be tricky to get a good balance.

If you can share the individual files in a Zip via something like Google Drive, some people might give a shot at doing a mix.

Noted! Really appreciate your feedback again. Thanks!

 

[rokyerick666]

Good replies already. Unfortunately, my studio is down until I get a new a/c unit next week, so not able to give it a good listen.

Another suggestion would be to reference a commercially released song similar to yours and just kinda A/B it. The referenced song is going to be mastered and squashed with a limiter, so you'll have to take that into account, if yours isn't.

Good idea, thank you again for your help!

 

[Papanate]

Drums: Glyn Jons Technique
- 2 sm57s for overheads
- EV-RE20 on the bass

Get a Couple of Small Diaphragm Condensers for the overheads - maybe 2 x Rode M5 = it will brighten the drums a bit - but also you need to turn them up.

Guitars
- a 57 close miced on each amp

Turn the Guitars up a bit more - and play with the mic position till you find that sweet spot.

Bass
DI

It’s good - needs to be defined a little more with EQ - carve a sonic space - not that its bad - it’s just not the sound IMO.

Keys
DI

Good - might EQ the over all sound a bit.

Vocals
sm57 or EV-RE20

Vocals definitely need a Condenser Mic - the AKG Pro Audio P420 is really great - and very inexpensive - would definitely bring your vocals into focus.
Your recording sound fine - but I think you have to play with more sonically to make it come alive - to me its definitely not the Tascam that is at the heart of
your sound - one other thing - I’m not sure but if everyone got a little bit more excited when you record - it might help - I sense that everyone is kind of laying
back a little - especially the vocals.

 

[rob aylestone]

I was thinking similar things. All the mics are great for low frequency energy but none have sparkle or upper clarity. 57s as overheads are functional but no real upper detail. They tend to make expensive cymbals sound cheap. Re20s are great mics for speech or low male vocals. Not really an all rounder

 

[Scott Baxendale]

Audient makes a great 8 channel interface. I love my Apollo UA stuff. You can’t go wrong with apogee either.

 

[Xenon 6]

I agree with your thoughts on FireFace 800. I have been using them for years and they have never let me down. It is easy to buy Firewire PCIe cards on eBay with the Texas Instruments chip set. The PCIe computer buss will be around in the PC world for a long time to come.
You can buy FireFace 800 interfaces cheaply on the used market.

 

[rob aylestone]

Who mentioned fireface 800? FireWire is a very niche interface type nowadays? I’ve been using it for years but have retired it now!