Question: recording live musicians / clipped audio
Gert van Santen
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Wed Sep 19 14:30:35 CEST 2007
Martin Naef schreef:
> Hi Gert
>
> Gert van Santen wrote:
>> problem he has when recording classical
>> music.
>>
>> This music can often be very dynamic.
>
> Yes, that's the whole point...
>
>> A good solution would be integrated
>> limiters in your audio interface, but he
>> has an Edirol thing, which doesn't
>> support that.
>
> No - classical people won't like that. There's essentially only one
> solution: Record at a low level, make sure it doesn't clip, and use a
> very good and *clean* recording chain that maintains the dynamics (no,
> tubes are not a good idea).
>
> Other tricks: Be careful with the microphone positioning. If you move it
> a bit further away, there's a good chance that you don't get as heavy
> spikes as you would with a close-miked sound. You'll also get a better
> sound overall, as most classical instrument don't sound good with small
> mic distances anyway.
>
> With classical music, the performers are in conrol of the dynamics, and
> your job as recording engineer is to retain those dynamics.
>
> Of course, there's the area of what I'd call "pop classics" (e.g. what I
> did for Ilona's wedding gig portfolio CD) where compressors can be used
> to good effect. I'd still prefer to compress/limit as postprocessing
> option, but if that's not feasible for whatever reason, well just use
> any compressor/limiter after the mic preamp.
Thanks, Martin. I will send Hans your tips.
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