Hey all
I've just bought one of these and wondered if anyone's got advice on the best way to configure it so we get the most out of the mic inputs available...
We've got two guitarists, bassist, drummer, and normally one (sometimes two) vocalists.
I'm guessing that if we connect it to the line out on the mixer, we can get multiple vocals direct from that, so any advice on getting everything else in the best way?
If we wire the mixer to one of the XLR inputs, we could use the general mic at the top to record the room, which leaves another XLR input for one of the guitars, but not all of them.
We could put the mixer into the top mic instead, leaving two XLRs, but then that's not enough for the guitars and drums.
I could buy more mics, but I'd rather not splash any more cash if I can avoid it.
Any tips?
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Telecaster American Deluxe, Cornell Romany amp, without the talent to use them properly
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Depends what you're using it for really. If you're just using it to listen back, then just finding good room placement, and managing the in room levels, just switch it on basically.
We use a H2N in the rehearsal room, and it's pretty good. Just tidy up the track lengths and send them out for everyone's reviewing.
Having not used that particular device, I can only offer general recording advice - I have been involved in recording a large number of rehearsals over the years though.
Firstly, make sure there is no Automatic Level control enabled on it and that you leave plenty of headroom in the recording. Secondly, wonder round the room while playing and see if you can find a spot where it sounds well balanced - try sticking the H5 there. Record at 24 bit if you can. I would probably leave any limiting or other processing off and do that on a computer after the fact if required. Lastly remember (to paraphrase someone more famous than me) the success of a recording is 90% performance, 9% the room and 1% the choice of mics, preamp etc.
I presume you are just wanting rough recordings of rehearsal stuff (rather than release quality) in which case you don't want to upset the rehearsal workflow too much by focusing on the recording.
Have a realistic expectations too as the recordings aren't gonna be great ... just ok for listing back and checking arrangements
Previously with the Zoom on just the room mic, the guitars have sounded very thin, so that's why I thought miking up the amps could be a good idea. Maybe I just use it for the basics and not worry to much about anything else.
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Telecaster American Deluxe, Cornell Romany amp, without the talent to use them properly
Last session we mic'd the drums using the studio mics and amps using our own sm57s, set the levels on the mixer then took a tape out into the H1. Except one of the studios mics or cables was fucked and there was a buzz on the whole track which was shit.
The openlive thing at piratestudios is worthwhile though, it's only an extra £2 an hour.
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Telecaster American Deluxe, Cornell Romany amp, without the talent to use them properly
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Telecaster American Deluxe, Cornell Romany amp, without the talent to use them properly