Assessment 1 conclusion
Drums:
For drum miking, I would use the Glyn Johns Method as a starter for set up as it only requires 4 mics, and then add or change the mics depending on the song choices that I am recording, and also the time that I have for setting up. This method gives a nice balanced sound on the drum set, and additional spot mics can be added to each drum kit for more flexibility for the mixing process.
Mic choices:
Overheads: AKG C414 with cardioid patterns
Kick drum: AKG P2
Snare: SM57
Toms: Sennheiser MD421
Hi-Hat: AKG C451
Acoustic Guitar:
For acoustic guitar, I would choose to use a pair of AKG C414 at cardioid pattern and position it on axis on the 8th fret and 12th fret respectively. This capture much clarity from the acoustic guitar and also has a warmer low end. In the case of only 1 mic can be used, an AKG C414 will be placed on axis with the sound hole, and around 1 foot away from it.
Electric guitar:
I would prefer to use a SM57, place it near the cone of the amp and tilt it a little to the left when recording as a accompaniment as it has more tonality to it. When recording as a solo, the SM57 will be placed on axis to the cone as it gives a more punchy and clearer sound to it.
Bass guitar:
For bass guitar, I would record it using a DI box to produce a clean and clear tone for mixing purpose, and also mic up the bass amp with a Sennheiser MD421 mic to give a grittier sound with some edge and punching sound to it. The mic should be place 1 to 2 inches away from the grill to prevent bleeding. Of course, re-amp method also works very well in this situation.
Piano:
Using the spaced pair technique with a pair of AKG C451 give a sound that is fuller as well as more texture. ORTF stereo technique used by Hans' group also give a similar result. Adding an additional mic at the bottom of the piano further increase the texture of the sound for both techniques. For me, I would use the spaced pair technique when recording as it is easier to set up, but the ORTF method can also be used as an alternative.
Vocals:
Many of the group uses a Neumann TLM103 and they all yield pretty good results with it. The vocals recorded are quite smooth and balanced, and it can also record the lower end of the vocals but with the help of proximity effect. The only downside is the sound produced might not be enough to cut through the instruments when recording in a band. On the other hand, using a AKG C414 would be better, as the sound captured is more balanced, as both the head and chest voice are able to be captured, and it cut through the instruments in the band nicely.
For drum miking, I would use the Glyn Johns Method as a starter for set up as it only requires 4 mics, and then add or change the mics depending on the song choices that I am recording, and also the time that I have for setting up. This method gives a nice balanced sound on the drum set, and additional spot mics can be added to each drum kit for more flexibility for the mixing process.
Mic choices:
Overheads: AKG C414 with cardioid patterns
Kick drum: AKG P2
Snare: SM57
Toms: Sennheiser MD421
Hi-Hat: AKG C451
Acoustic Guitar:
For acoustic guitar, I would choose to use a pair of AKG C414 at cardioid pattern and position it on axis on the 8th fret and 12th fret respectively. This capture much clarity from the acoustic guitar and also has a warmer low end. In the case of only 1 mic can be used, an AKG C414 will be placed on axis with the sound hole, and around 1 foot away from it.
Electric guitar:
I would prefer to use a SM57, place it near the cone of the amp and tilt it a little to the left when recording as a accompaniment as it has more tonality to it. When recording as a solo, the SM57 will be placed on axis to the cone as it gives a more punchy and clearer sound to it.
Bass guitar:
For bass guitar, I would record it using a DI box to produce a clean and clear tone for mixing purpose, and also mic up the bass amp with a Sennheiser MD421 mic to give a grittier sound with some edge and punching sound to it. The mic should be place 1 to 2 inches away from the grill to prevent bleeding. Of course, re-amp method also works very well in this situation.
Piano:
Using the spaced pair technique with a pair of AKG C451 give a sound that is fuller as well as more texture. ORTF stereo technique used by Hans' group also give a similar result. Adding an additional mic at the bottom of the piano further increase the texture of the sound for both techniques. For me, I would use the spaced pair technique when recording as it is easier to set up, but the ORTF method can also be used as an alternative.
Vocals:
Many of the group uses a Neumann TLM103 and they all yield pretty good results with it. The vocals recorded are quite smooth and balanced, and it can also record the lower end of the vocals but with the help of proximity effect. The only downside is the sound produced might not be enough to cut through the instruments when recording in a band. On the other hand, using a AKG C414 would be better, as the sound captured is more balanced, as both the head and chest voice are able to be captured, and it cut through the instruments in the band nicely.
The conclusions are good and agree with most of them. I'm not a big fan of the 103 for vocals as the high end boost tends to make it a little harsh.
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