hanz0 Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 hey guys,i just needed some help on rec settings for a smaller type show. i have no clue how loud this thing will be. one good thing is, i will not have to be incognito, as the artist doesnt mind fans taping the shows. so i guess i dont need exact settings, cause ill be able to play with the volume levels. but, do you guys still recommend the volume attenuator for these smaller type shows? can i leave the mic sens on high instead of low? thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A440 Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 Leaving the mic on High Sens creates more noise in the recording because the preamp is working harder to boost the mic. The only time you need high-sens is for very quiet sources. Low works better in almost every other situation. The size of the room doesn't matter. Volume, particularly the volume of the bass, is what matters. If you are recording a band, with bass and drums, then you should use the attenuator because the preamp can barely handle any bass at all. A solo performer with a guitar? Up to you, but don't blame me if it overloads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reactive Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 I am setting up some time to do a similar recording myself. In this case it's a busy Irish Pub with some really great live bands. They play along with some PA equipment for the lower volume instuments. It's not so loud that you cannot have a conversation (well if you shout you can). My recording plan is this:Head on down with my Auris Stereo Microphone, and a minidisc recorder, very simple set up. When I arrive at a venue I always spend a good 20 minutes walking around the band stopping and listening. I am trying to find the null bass area's in the room. These are the dead spots where the sound waves do not superimpose themselves creating a huge amount of energy that is distasterous for recording.Once I am happy with the location I will try to set up my gear there. If it's stealth mode, I 'll be wearing the mic's on my shirt collars or up high near my head. At that point it's a matter of turning on the recorder and setting the level's to approx 85% or -12db if you have a VU meter. I then occasionally monitor the show if the volume levels are not consistant. It's not a good idea to fiddle around with the gain once you have started recording, far better off to set it with adequate headroom.(If you are allowed to record you should bring some suction cups, some electrical tape, some sticky tack putty and a few elastic bands. These will all be handy for mounting the microphones on various bits of hardware or parts of the building).A seperate pre-amp such as the Boost box with a clipping led will make the monitoring job much easier. You can store the MD in your pocket with the buttons locked and make all your adjustments from the top panel of the pre-amp.Probably the best advice I can give without getting really technical is to get out and record as much as you can, become familiar with your gear and soon you'll be on your way to making some great recordings.Best of luckGerrywww.reactivesounds.comhey guys,i just needed some help on rec settings for a smaller type show. i have no clue how loud this thing will be. one good thing is, i will not have to be incognito, as the artist doesnt mind fans taping the shows. so i guess i dont need exact settings, cause ill be able to play with the volume levels. but, do you guys still recommend the volume attenuator for these smaller type shows? can i leave the mic sens on high instead of low? thanks!← Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanz0 Posted June 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 Leaving the mic on High Sens creates more noise in the recording because the preamp is working harder to boost the mic. The only time you need high-sens is for very quiet sources. Low works better in almost every other situation. The size of the room doesn't matter. Volume, particularly the volume of the bass, is what matters. If you are recording a band, with bass and drums, then you should use the attenuator because the preamp can barely handle any bass at all. A solo performer with a guitar? Up to you, but don't blame me if it overloads.←ill blame you whatever happens A440 ill keep it on low. im thinking itll just consist of a piano, and cello. there could be drums, not to sure though. but thanks for the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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