floorpuncher
My God Has Horns
Has anyone had any experience recording a didgeridoo? Suggestions?
Massive Master
www.massivemastering.com
2 SDC's and some distance in a really nice sounding room.
mshilarious
Banned
Two words: omni. Oh wait, that was one word. Oh well 
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moresound
Loud Sun Studios
An Earthworks SR69 down on the end of it did it for me. Sounded full and natural! But if I had to do one again I would probably try mshilarios's two words and experiment with an omni.
VomitHatSteve
Hat STYLE. Not contents.
I did once 4 or so years back. (The didge is the opening note obviously, and underlies the verses.)
I just pointed one of my S-12s at the mouth of the didge and moved it backwards until the levels were reasonable if I recall correctly.
Of course, that was one of my first projects, so I probably didn't get great results.
I just pointed one of my S-12s at the mouth of the didge and moved it backwards until the levels were reasonable if I recall correctly.
Of course, that was one of my first projects, so I probably didn't get great results.
miroslav
Cosmic Cowboy
Good timing for this thread as I was just about to order a pair of didgeridoos and was wondering about a couple of things....
The ones I’m looking at are hand carved bamboo, about 48" with 2"-2.5" diameter and come with the traditional bee's wax mouthpiece.
I see there are some that are carved from teak wood...is bamboo a good choice (I know you can get them in modern PVC pipe too)?
I also see that some sellers have them in specific western pitches...is there any real benefit to that other than really needing a didgeridoo to be in perfect tune/key with your piano...etc?
It seems to me that it's not necessary to buy/play them in specific keys.
One of the reasons I’m going to get a pair, is to have more than one tone flavor. By getting in slightly different diameters, I would think that would be the main cause of differences in the tone....yes?
Of course...the key playing technique...but it doesn't appear to be a very difficult instrument.
Is it hard learning to play it, at least to get basic sounds out of it?
I'm sure the subtle variations will come with time. It appears that the big key to playing didgeridoo well, is learning circular breathing so you can keep it going without sounding like you are just blowing one-directional blasts into a pipe.
I'm going to try and incorporate it into some roots Rock/Blues music...should be interesting. Of course, I would think a didgeridoo is perfect for adding flavor to most any type of "head" music...
I doubt there is anyone that isn't drawn to the hypnotic sounds, and you're immediately transported to a spiritual mood...it's almost a medicinal/healing music.
The ones I’m looking at are hand carved bamboo, about 48" with 2"-2.5" diameter and come with the traditional bee's wax mouthpiece.
I see there are some that are carved from teak wood...is bamboo a good choice (I know you can get them in modern PVC pipe too)?
I also see that some sellers have them in specific western pitches...is there any real benefit to that other than really needing a didgeridoo to be in perfect tune/key with your piano...etc?
It seems to me that it's not necessary to buy/play them in specific keys.
One of the reasons I’m going to get a pair, is to have more than one tone flavor. By getting in slightly different diameters, I would think that would be the main cause of differences in the tone....yes?
Of course...the key playing technique...but it doesn't appear to be a very difficult instrument.
Is it hard learning to play it, at least to get basic sounds out of it?
I'm sure the subtle variations will come with time. It appears that the big key to playing didgeridoo well, is learning circular breathing so you can keep it going without sounding like you are just blowing one-directional blasts into a pipe.
I'm going to try and incorporate it into some roots Rock/Blues music...should be interesting. Of course, I would think a didgeridoo is perfect for adding flavor to most any type of "head" music...
I doubt there is anyone that isn't drawn to the hypnotic sounds, and you're immediately transported to a spiritual mood...it's almost a medicinal/healing music.
grimtraveller
If only for a moment.....
"In the days of my youth...." about 26 years ago, I went to see this Aborigine reggae band (I can't remember what they were called) and one of their guys played the dij. They were only a three man group and very raw and rugged, but the point the dij came in was very atmospheric and seemed to last a long time. Haven't a clue how it was miked. I didn't pay attention to things like that in 1984. Most of my attention was taken by the gorgeous poet and storyteller, Maureen Watson !
If I was miking it now, I'd use a condenser and place it 7 or 8 feet away from the end and turn up the preamp.
If I was miking it now, I'd use a condenser and place it 7 or 8 feet away from the end and turn up the preamp.
Armistice
Son of Yoda
Didges made of bamboo?
Given they were made by aboriginal Australians... and ya don't get much bamboo over here (natively), I suspect it won't get you the most authentic sound...
Now, trust me on this, the best way to record a didge is to go to the centre of Australia - just you and your didge, no mics or other equipment... or food... or water... and don't tell anyone you're going either...
How's the serenity?
Given they were made by aboriginal Australians... and ya don't get much bamboo over here (natively), I suspect it won't get you the most authentic sound...
Now, trust me on this, the best way to record a didge is to go to the centre of Australia - just you and your didge, no mics or other equipment... or food... or water... and don't tell anyone you're going either...
How's the serenity?
floorpuncher
My God Has Horns
Thanks for all the feedback. I was able to get some pretty decent results in my bathroom believe it or not. I ran some really long cables into my small bathroom and used an MXL 990 about six inches from the mouth piece to catch all the chirps, hums, and other mouth noises and a 991 near the bottom to catch a solid drone. It turned out pretty good. Again, I appreciate all the feedback and suggestions.
miroslav
Cosmic Cowboy
I don't think that's much of an issue...they even make them out of plastic tubes, and it sound very authentic...though of course, it doesn't have that aboriginal "vibe".
I did some research, and the "authentic" ones are made from eucalyptus wood...hollowed out by termites.
But...the bamboo ones are actually some of the more resonant due to the lighter weight and density of bamboo...so they actually make good didgeridoos, and bamboo is easy to grow and come by.
I'm still trying to decide how important it is to have them in specific keys???
I'm sure the authentic, termite made ones were not....
TexRoadkill
Audio Bum
Set the end of it on a floor tom to pick up even more resonance and body.
grimtraveller
If only for a moment.....
Have you not encountered the B flat termites of the Western Cape ? Man, can they bite !
miroslav
Cosmic Cowboy
I was actually looking for didgeridoos in the key of C and E...
...do they have termites that can hollow out wood in those keys?
fat_fleet
Swollen Member
has anyone had any experience recording a dodongo? suggestions?
grimtraveller
If only for a moment.....
I was actually looking for didgeridoos in the key of C and E...
...do they have termites that can hollow out wood in those keys?
I know a guy that breeds E chewing termites. But he's disappeared from the face of the earth and he owes me plenty........
You'll never find anyone with such experience. The dodongo doesn't let analog mics within sight range and the only one that does is privately owned by some eccentric from Newfoundland.
miroslav
Cosmic Cowboy
No...but if you have a didgeridoo, you can use it to hit the dodongo over the head...
....and then run like hell!
Then have someone record your speed with a radar gun.
