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Here's the situation:
2 musicians each playing a small acoustic instrument, & each player also singing from time to time.
The instrument is a solid-body kalimba-like thing about 8" square, called mbira. It's played held on the player's lap & seems to like nearfield micing from the back of the instrument, so the mic is essentially facing the player.
possible mics available:
2 MXL 603's
1 Rode NT1A
1 Oktava MK319
1 SM58
The limitation is I only have 2 iXLR nputs. Should I just throw up a couple overheads, & of those available, which ones might work best?
This is in a small cluttered, carpeted room which is my entire living space. Yeah, I know, I'm looking for a better space, but I want to record myself & music partner now, before she moves out of town.
Given the limitations, I am not expecting pro results, but suggestions how to get all 4 sound sources recorded simultaneously & as clearly as possible, as the music does not lend itself to overdubbed vocals.
Any ideas?
2 musicians each playing a small acoustic instrument, & each player also singing from time to time.
The instrument is a solid-body kalimba-like thing about 8" square, called mbira. It's played held on the player's lap & seems to like nearfield micing from the back of the instrument, so the mic is essentially facing the player.
possible mics available:
2 MXL 603's
1 Rode NT1A
1 Oktava MK319
1 SM58
The limitation is I only have 2 iXLR nputs. Should I just throw up a couple overheads, & of those available, which ones might work best?
This is in a small cluttered, carpeted room which is my entire living space. Yeah, I know, I'm looking for a better space, but I want to record myself & music partner now, before she moves out of town.
Given the limitations, I am not expecting pro results, but suggestions how to get all 4 sound sources recorded simultaneously & as clearly as possible, as the music does not lend itself to overdubbed vocals.
Any ideas?