Track to Track Definition @ 44dot1kHz

[kylen]

Farview - that's a nice piece of information you've posted...more cool tips from Chicago

 

[Tonio]

If you are in a small room and layering, you are going to have to go with close mic'ing. The lack of clarity you are experiencing is because the sound of the room is building up on your tracks. Mic'ing an amp from 4 feet away (unless it is cranked up really loud) requires a really dead room. Otherwise, the midrange will get smeared by the 'ambiance' of the room. It isn't a big deal with one or two tracks, but once you get 10 or 12 tracks with the same room sound, you've got problems that eq won't fix.

You should also try to do your vocals in a different room than the guitars. That will help because the other room will have a different sound to it. You could also get closer to the mic.

I totally agree with Fairview here. Allthough what you describe as a "small" room?
I do have a smaller room 17X11x8, and have bass traps, low mids, and mids absorbers with decently even RT60. There is more tweekage needed, but its not bad for now.
Now this stacking of tracks with mid field/far field micing does furthur the room sound into the mix. So I try to use differnet mics/pres as much as possible. PLus using different mic placements also helps. i.e. things that will be more in the back, I will use mid or far field mic placement, which gives you alittle room ambience. Instruments you know will go up front, I use close mics and a cleaner pre. I guess knowing your mics character within the room will help instead of just making guesses.
That plus mixing ITB with subtle cuts where needed (mud zone) usually helps.
Of course good monitors and room help there too. Mixing is totally an ART.
Now back to the scheduled program.

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