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Pluto105
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I do a bit of songwriting on the piano, and recently thought I might splash out for a multitrack to make a few demo tapes.
I'm just doing this as a hobby so I'm on a budget. After looking at recorders I thoght I'd go for a Tascam 414 - looks like a standard beginner's machine.
Now I know I need to get some mics and stands, but I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on:
- the best way to set up the mikes to record an upright piano; what models/types are suited to this, and where the mics would be best positioned (I think I read somewhere that you need more than one mike, but that was for a grand piano). Is it even possible to record well without high-end equipment?
- whether I should be looking at getting a different type of recorder (the guys I've talked to at various shops only seem to know about recording guitars!)
Thanks for any advice.
I'm just doing this as a hobby so I'm on a budget. After looking at recorders I thoght I'd go for a Tascam 414 - looks like a standard beginner's machine.
Now I know I need to get some mics and stands, but I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on:
- the best way to set up the mikes to record an upright piano; what models/types are suited to this, and where the mics would be best positioned (I think I read somewhere that you need more than one mike, but that was for a grand piano). Is it even possible to record well without high-end equipment?
- whether I should be looking at getting a different type of recorder (the guys I've talked to at various shops only seem to know about recording guitars!)
Thanks for any advice.