ResidentGeekUK
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Hi all,
First up, newbie alert.. I've just come on board here, so apologies for any numptiness I may bring.
I have the TASCAM DR100 MKIII and currently a pair of matched Rode M5 1/2" Cardoid Condenser Mics to use for recording the brass band I play in (plus lots of other things eventually). It's a basic setup but I was wondering if anyone has any experience of recording a full "British" Brass Band in this way, who might be able offer a few tips for getting the best out of it? It will mostly be in rehearsals but also live concerts rather than studio conditions.
I was wondering (to get the full balance right) whether to find a way to use 4 x M5's (or more) strategically located around the band formation (28 players including tuned & kit percussion in a horseshoe shape consisting of two rows). Or, would I 'get away with' positioning the 2 xM5's at the front of the band or in the middle of the horseshoe? My concern would be those further back or on the outer row will not be as balanced as those nearer to the mics.
If going for a 4 mic setup, any recommendation on a good, but reasonably budget middleware mixer to bring the 4 mics into the two XLR ports?
Many thanks in advance and I look forward to learning a lot from you all (and hopefully contributing myself)
First up, newbie alert.. I've just come on board here, so apologies for any numptiness I may bring.
I have the TASCAM DR100 MKIII and currently a pair of matched Rode M5 1/2" Cardoid Condenser Mics to use for recording the brass band I play in (plus lots of other things eventually). It's a basic setup but I was wondering if anyone has any experience of recording a full "British" Brass Band in this way, who might be able offer a few tips for getting the best out of it? It will mostly be in rehearsals but also live concerts rather than studio conditions.
I was wondering (to get the full balance right) whether to find a way to use 4 x M5's (or more) strategically located around the band formation (28 players including tuned & kit percussion in a horseshoe shape consisting of two rows). Or, would I 'get away with' positioning the 2 xM5's at the front of the band or in the middle of the horseshoe? My concern would be those further back or on the outer row will not be as balanced as those nearer to the mics.
If going for a 4 mic setup, any recommendation on a good, but reasonably budget middleware mixer to bring the 4 mics into the two XLR ports?
Many thanks in advance and I look forward to learning a lot from you all (and hopefully contributing myself)