I've done a great deal of home recording using Sure condenser mics, Cool Edit Pro, and an Ardvark LX6 PCI sound-card and break-out box. This setup has given me clean recordings. I would say the the best investment is in the microphones (good large diaphram condenser mics are best - but expensive). Next - don't place them so that there is phase cancellation (i.e. one at the crest of the same wave when the other is at the valley -- if you get my drift.) Best bet for placement is to use a single mic stand and an attachment that allows for the use of both mics on the same stand (i.e. the head of the virtual listener.) Next thing --- a very clean soundboard and/or mic preamp (most condenser mics require phantom power). The introduction of amplification noise (his) or the introduction of the noise from your home air conditioner or heating plant cannot be removed (even with the best software) without seriously hurting the clarity of the recording (i.e. the high end elements.) !
Shut everything off in the house!
> Hello All,
>
> I have a small ProTools-based recording system in my home. I've played
> shakuhachi for many years and am doing some recording of it, solo and overdubs
> with other instruments.
>
> I was just wondering if others are doing recording post-production etc. and
> would be interested in sharing techniques and tips? Also, if folks have recorded
> in studios, would they share some of their experiences?
>
> I was able to speak with John Neptune for a short time recently and he said,
> since sound comes from bothe ends of the flute, to mike the flute from above and
> at an angle perpendicular to the flute. He also suggested using two mikes at
> that point, separated about the distance of the ears on a head. I've tried it a
> bit and it seems to work well.
>
> I record the flute dry but add reverb in the headphone mix. DSP effects are
> added in mixdown. I work the eq both at record time and during post-production
> to control silibance. I post eq on Event monitors and headphones.
>
> Having two tracks to work with makes for some nice options during mixing. Pan
> can be set and effects added independently. Also slightly offsetting in time can
> make a very rich sound.
>
> Of course ambience of the recording environment has a big effect and I've
> experimented with various environments from very "alive" to almost totally
> "dead." I even tried outdoors.
>
> Best Regards,
>
> stan
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