Recording small latin band

[MaartenC]

Hi,

Soon I'll be recording a small latin band, in a 'live' setting. So the musicians will be performing together in a not so big room, and will be recorded simultaneously.

Since I'm not really familiar with choosing the right microphone for a given purpose and situation, I'd like your opinion on my set-up.

*The band:
Guitarist/Vocalist
Bass player (DI)/Vocalist
Percussionist

*Mics at my disposal (I'm not quite sure yet on the number of mics I can get from each type):
AKG C414
AKG C3000
AKG C214
AKG C391B
DPA 4090
RODE NT4
RODE NT1
SHURE SM57
SHURE SM58

*My set-up:
Vocals 1: AKG C414
Vocals 2: AKG C414
Guitar Body: AKG C414 or SM57 or DPA 4090
Guitar Neck: AKG C391B
Bongos + Congas L: NT4a or SM57
Bongos + Congas R: NT4b or SM57
Congas bottom: SM57
Clave: SM57
Guiro: AKG C391B


I know experimenting with different mics is the best way to go, but since I have to 'rent' them, I should know in advance which ones I'll be using..

Comments much appreciated!

-Maarten

 

[moresound]

Is everything to be acoustic or will there be a PA involved?

 

[MaartenC]

No PA, everyting acoustic.
I will do monitoring for the musicians with headphones

 

[moresound]

Well then that's going to make it a whole lot easier!

I would go with what is listed under "my set up" it should work out good.
The only thing I'm not seeing is a stereo pair for a room mix.

And your going to get some track bleed but that shouldn't be a problem unless they want to do some post recording or fixing.

I hope your getting some cash for this the microphone rental then your time etc.

 

[MaartenC]

Thanks for your reply.

I know there are no room mics, but I have only 8 channels/mic pres on my interface. I already have to switch between clave/guiro and 2nd vocals in some songs.

I'm aware of the track bleed, so I will not be able to edit afterwards.
But can I do some processing (for example chorus on the vocals) without really interfering with the bleed signal?

-M

 

[moresound]

In post? It's going to be hard but it all depends on what you have to work with.
Can't say not knowing. Maybe a splash of FX may not be a trouble.

Good luck with the recording and post the final product here in the MP3 clinic.