Help with live recording

bassdude · Post by **bassdude** » Sat Feb 14, 2004 7:13 am

This is mainly for people who are out to record real instruments!

I very rarely post new topics, as I mainly answer questions where I can help. I don't like promoting products. This is mainly for people who are looking for what I am. Hints and tips on recording *live* instruments. If you are in Oz then you'll be happy to know this is a local bloke (who has an extremely impressive resume). It's another Audio Engineering book but this is more about "science and art", so if you want a book on put mic here and set knob to this, then look elsewhere. This is a thinking Audio engineers book and will make you stop and think a bit more!
I've found it a good reference so maybe other people will too.

http://www.mixingwithyourmind.com

krizrox · Post by **krizrox** » Sat Feb 14, 2004 7:51 am

Looks interesting. I'd almost be willing to buy. He should post a few paragraphs or a few trade secrets just to whet the appetite. He might snag a few more buyers that way.

Thanks for the link.

Post by **hubird** » Sat Feb 14, 2004 8:55 am

cool!
agree with Krizrox, some food would be nice...

Counterparts · Post by **Counterparts** » Mon Feb 16, 2004 4:35 am

Snap.

I had a look at the 'electric guitar magic' bit:

Rule #1 - Size Does Not Matter
Rule #2 - Magic or Salvage?
Magic Approach
Salvage Approach - Continuously Variable Infinity
Off-Axis is Good! – (Secret)

What? Doesn't do anything to pursuade me.

Royston

bassdude · Post by **bassdude** » Mon Feb 16, 2004 9:03 pm

Surely it's a bit hard to judge just from subject headings (strange as they may sound)!

siberiansun · Post by **siberiansun** » Mon Feb 16, 2004 10:33 pm

i think it looks VERY interesting. after all, how many "mic placement techniques" applies to your sound, right there, right then?

i for one am more interested in those wizard's experience, thoughts and ideas.

thanks for the link!

Counterparts · Post by **Counterparts** » Tue Feb 17, 2004 4:05 am

bassdude wrote:

Surely it's a bit hard to judge just from subject headings (strange as they may sound)!

Exactly!

"Easier to judge" would be better methinks.

Royston

bassdude · Post by **bassdude** » Tue Feb 17, 2004 9:25 am

Yeah, but what is that old saying... "don't judge a book by it's cover"...

Krizrox, hubird, why not ping him an email if you want more info? He seems a very approachable chap.

Counterparts · Post by **Counterparts** » Tue Feb 17, 2004 11:17 am

bassdude wrote:

Yeah, but what is that old saying... "don't judge a book by it's cover"...

True, true

"Try before you buy" is another (albeit more modern) one

"I may look like a farmer, but
I'm a lover!
You can't judge a book by
Looking at the cover..."

(Willie Dixon/Yarbirds??)

Royston

dbmac · Post by **dbmac** » Tue Feb 17, 2004 12:23 pm

On 2004-02-17 11:17, Counterparts wrote:
"I may look like a farmer, but
I'm a lover!
You can't judge a book by
Looking at the cover..."

(Willie Dixon/Yarbirds??)

Royston

Bo Diddley

Counterparts · Post by **Counterparts** » Wed Feb 18, 2004 4:39 am

Aye, him too and...the monkeeys I believe

Royston

wayne · Post by **wayne** » Wed Feb 18, 2004 5:40 am

The book's author is an editor/contributor to the best audiotech mag over here - what he writes in that publication is usually very helpful.

They liked the sound of noah, too

bassdude · Post by **bassdude** » Sat Feb 21, 2004 4:27 pm

They liked the sound of noah, too

I saw that review too. It was very positive. It helps when the reviewer understands what the product is about. I read a Computer Music review and the guy didn't seem to understand it at all. Subsequently it was marked down. For some reason he had it in his head that you needed to bring computer with you to gigs so you'd be better off buying pulsar cards rather than the Noah anyway! The concept of setting it up first then taking it out on the road elluded him somehow!