I have been asked to help with a recording project and need some advice. The budget for equipment is $1000.
The recording will be done in a medium size recital hall. I was thinking a pair of stereo mics in the hall, with a mic on each instrument.
The m-audio fast track ultra looks like a good option with the 4 inputs to usb. A pair of RODE NT-5 mics for the room. But that only leaves a few hundred for the other microphones. Is it worth it to get some Nady ribbon microphones for the instruments? Would it be better to spend more on the instrument mics and get a cheaper pair of mics for the room?
Let me know what you think I should do. Thanks.
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+1 on what Howard wrote. You don't need to close mic at all. U
+1 on what Howard wrote. You don't need to close mic at all. Use a stereo pair about 6-10 feet from the duo, higher than the performers pointed down toward them. If it's a concert then you'll have to make sure your stand is tall enough to get up there because you won't put it on the stage. Make sure the trumpet player actually understands the concept of balance. Most don't..........
If you don't think this applies then you'll need to explain exactly what the project is.
Laptop or desktop? Why USB? If USB then something by Lexicon ma
Laptop or desktop?
Why USB? If USB then something by Lexicon maybe but I really recommend the firewire Impact Twin.
Two NT55 ~ $350. (or NT5 ~ $220)
Two 75' XLR cables. (Hosa $54) or Two 100' (Proco $53)
Sabra ST-4.
12/3 extension cord
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I applaud your desire to jump in and do this for yourself, and y
I applaud your desire to jump in and do this for yourself, and you'll probably learn something from this.
On the other hand, is this going to be your start in the recording biz and/or creating your own biz? (If so, repeat above).
If not, why not hire someone with the right tools and expertise to get it right? For $1k, you'd probably be able to get a package deal with about 3-4 hrs of recording time, (or a concert) and that much left over again for editing & mastering a CD. You could "Produce" the CD this way for them as well, and save some $, perhaps even pay yourself a little bit of $ while you watch someone else do it right, and again, learn something while you produce it for them.
Just a thought. :cool:
jcstites, post: 344517 wrote: I have been asked to help with a r
How many violins and how many trumpets? I'm finding it hard to imagine needing to use a microphone on each instrument. Unless it's a huge ensemble or they can't play and you have to fix everything in the mix, you probably don't need more than an ORTF array, which the Rodes you're considering (among many others) should do nicely. Just position them so that you get the balance of direct and hall sound that you want.