Recording Question

[tikimaize]

Where is a good place to stand in the pit to capture audio. How far from the stage etc. This is my first attempt so any help would be useful. I have an Edirol R-09HR and will be using the internal mike. Thanks for any tips.

[metmum]

Near the sound board is usually a good place, thats usually where they check the sound from (depends on how the club/venue is set up of course). If not try getting in the centre of the speakers but not too close, further back is better as you will pick up more of the music without distorting the recording. I find if I'm too close it can be distorted even with low recording levels and its more likely to blow you mic if your too close to the speakers.

[porcelmc]

do not use the internal mic on the r-09. It sucks big time!! I once forgot my 1/8 cable and tried it and it came out very low. Get an external mic, you wont regret it.

[tikimaize]

do not use the internal mic on the r-09. It sucks big time!! I once forgot my 1/8 cable and tried it and it came out very low. Get an external mic, you wont regret it.

Unfortunately that killed all my cash, so I'm gonna have to deal with the internal for now. I plan on blasting some music on the stereo and playing around with the settings to get a feel for which settings work best.

[Cjlcooter]

do not use the internal mic on the r-09. It sucks big time!! I once forgot my 1/8 cable and tried it and it came out very low. Get an external mic, you wont regret it.

Unfortunately that killed all my cash, so I'm gonna have to deal with the internal for now. I plan on blasting some music on the stereo and playing around with the settings to get a feel for which settings work best.

get a attenuator cable with a volume control they work really well i recorded a metallica show in 2004 standing next to the SBD but i did use a external mic ECM DS70P sony's stereo T mic it works extremely well and it is not that expensive.

i use this attenuator i got it mine from radio shack http://www.radioshack.com/product/index ... Id=2102975

and this is the sony T mic i personally use http://www.amazon.com/Sony-ECM-DS70P-El ... B00006HOLL



Cj

[porcelmc]

do not use the internal mic on the r-09. It sucks big time!! I once forgot my 1/8 cable and tried it and it came out very low. Get an external mic, you wont regret it.

Unfortunately that killed all my cash, so I'm gonna have to deal with the internal for now. I plan on blasting some music on the stereo and playing around with the settings to get a feel for which settings work best.

Well save your money and buy some decent mics when you are ready. Mics will make or break your recording. I am currently using the Church Audio mics and I fucking love em. They are fantastic. Do an ebay search for Church audio ( http://search.stores.ebay.ca/CHURCH-AUD ... oQQsofpZ0) and check out his cs-11's. He also sells combo kits cause you are gonna need an external power source to power the mics. Your R-09 will not provide enough voltage.

Cheers and happy taping!!

[tikimaize]

get a attenuator cable with a volume control they work really well i recorded a metallica show in 2004 standing next to the SBD but i did use a external mic ECM DS70P sony's stereo T mic it works extremely well and it is not that expensive.

i use this attenuator i got it mine from radio shack http://www.radioshack.com/product/index ... Id=2102975

and this is the sony T mic i personally use http://www.amazon.com/Sony-ECM-DS70P-El ... B00006HOLL



Cj

Where do you place a mic like that? I see the warnings about going stealth, and was wondering how you hide it. Thanks for all the from everyone.

[Cjlcooter]

get a attenuator cable with a volume control they work really well i recorded a metallica show in 2004 standing next to the SBD but i did use a external mic ECM DS70P sony's stereo T mic it works extremely well and it is not that expensive.

i use this attenuator i got it mine from radio shack http://www.radioshack.com/product/index ... Id=2102975

and this is the sony T mic i personally use http://www.amazon.com/Sony-ECM-DS70P-El ... B00006HOLL



Cj

Where do you place a mic like that? I see the warnings about going stealth, and was wondering how you hide it. Thanks for all the from everyone.

hi i personally hold it in between 2 fingers without touching the microphone ends this is also the mic leo uses i hold the md player in my hand above my waist with the microphone between my fingers, i stand directly behind someone when they move i move haha... only recorded 4 shows 2 metallica and 2 metallica tribute bands 2 in a small club and 2 in stadiums.

i have never used those mics that clip to your shirt or you can clip those to hats but they look like they work very well i think dessert_rat uses stealth looking mics like porlmc as well... i can't speak about equipment i never used but i am sure stealth mics are easier to hide and still produce amazing recording results and most of them have a bass roll off filter built in, the sony T mic does not but from my experience it has worked very well for a cheaper stero mic.

Cj

[metmum]

I wear a big chunky necklace under my shirt and attach my mics to that, I can set it uyp before hand and even if secuity check they don't think to look at that and then pull it out on top of my t-shirt when recording. Always worked well for as in the UK venues you stand out wearing a hat.