Mixing a board and room recording?

[ricky_gervais]

Hello, I have two stereo recordings from my gig last weekend. One which I recorded from the mixing board and one I took from a stereo room mic positioned in front of the band. I think both are pretty good to start off with but I am sure a little mixing love would make them super sweet. Any suggestions?

 

[mjbphotos]

A little bit of 'room' on a live board mix makes it sound live. Were both done on the same machine/computer? If not there could be clock issues getting them to synch up.

 

[bouldersoundguy]

The board mix and room mic can be complementary, each having what the other lacks. If they were done on different devices the clocks may not match perfectly, but perhaps well enough to do at least a song at a time. If they were done on the same device then you may want to compensate for the acoustic delay (from stage to room mic vs. close mics). If they were done on different devices you're just going to figure it about by eye and ear.