Session this Friday, a few questions...

[deathtotaliban]

This friday I'm recording in a huge room (at least compared to what I usually

use) its probably about 30' long by 25' wide and at least 10' high cielings, its a

music room in my dorm building. I'm going to be forced to record every

instrument in there (drums, bass, guitars, and vox). Anyone have any tips on

maybe knocking down some of the standing waves, I'm pretty sure this room

has some, I have 2 large sofas i can use to prop up somewhere but other than

that I only have blankets to use. Any pointers? Also I'm debating using a

drum room mic since there is so much extra space, the only mics I have to

choose from are some dynamic mics and an MXL 990 (unfortunately), what

would you choose and would you even bother with one? Thanks

Jordan

 

[Exocaster]

Also I'm debating using a
drum room mic since there is so much extra space, the only mics I have to
choose from are some dynamic mics and an MXL 990 (unfortunately), what
would you choose and would you even bother with one?

I suppose I'd use the MXL 990 as a room mic, as I can't think of a dynamic that would fit the bill off the top of my head. If the kit sounds decent in the room, it's definitely worth it, especially if you prefer more "natural" drum sounds.

What dynamics do you have available? I don't think there would be any real harm in using a dynamic on the room if you needed the 990 as an overhead. Chances are you're probably not going to be mixing in a ton of room anyway; it'll certainly add something if it's there, but it won't detract too much if it's not.

 

[deathtotaliban]

well the band is like a mix of deathmetal and grindcore, so they are probably going to want some in your face drums and maybe not a lot of ambiance. I don't need the 990 for an overhead. As far as my dynamic mics go I have a 58,57,i5,beta 57a, and I think that is it. I will probably just throw the 990 somewhere in the room, where is like the best spot to place it? Thanks man

Jordan

 

[unsilpauly]

get alot of heavy blankets and mic stand and make baffles or gobos or whatever you want to call them. put them around whatever you want to minimize the room sound. you can get a tighter sound this way, and less room. but use a room mic and that can be your reverb or space when you are mixing. experiment with the baffle placement.
as far as the best spot for the room mic, walk around while the drummer is playing, and put the mic where the drums sound the best.
best of luck,

 

[Jaymz]

Or get a few REALLY fat women to stand in either corner....

 

[unsilpauly]

Or get a few REALLY fat women to stand in either corner....

or a lot of really hot, thin women

 

[deathtotaliban]

or a lot of really hot, thin women

+1 check.

 

[Jaymz]

Actually I agree with you more than I do with myself. :zombie: