How do I mic a room for live recording?
Position a mic on each side of the drum set at approximately 10 feet apart. Ensure that both mics are facing the outer edge of the most extreme cymbal. Your room mics should be at least six feet but no more than 10 feet out ahead of the drums. You should make sure your mics are parallel to one another.
What is the 3 1 rule for mic placement?
This rule deals with minimizing the audible phasing problems when summing several microphones to mono. The rule states that the source-to-microphone distance of numerous microphones should be three times the distance between the sound source and the nearest microphone.
When should I use my room mic?
Room mics should be used when you’re looking to capture more space. They can be used in unusual spaces to capture new sounds and create new ideas. There are a few rules that must be considered such as proximity and phase. If you can keep all of this in mind, your room mic usage will increase exponentially.
Where should I Put my Room Mic?
Stick your room mics too close to a wall or a corner and you are going to capture horrible build ups of particular frequencies. Equally, if the room mic is in the dead centre of the space, you’ll end up in a null point, resulting in a weak recording. Whilst these all sound like bad things, we can use proximity to our advantage.
Why use a room mic for piano recording?
Using room mics allows you to position yourself in different places and capture a sound source in a variety of ways. Often, piano pieces are recorded using room mics positioned to simulate the audience.
How much does the mic placement matter?
The mic position contributes about 20% to the overall sound. Placement is really your acoustic EQ and is responsible for the instrument’s blend in the track. The mic choice contributes about 10% to the overall sound.
What should I consider when selecting a microphone to record with?
Here are a few things that you might want to consider when selecting a microphone to record with. Does the microphone complement the instrument that you’re recording? For instance, if you have an instrument that has a very edgy top end, choosing a mic that also has that quality may have those frequencies further emphasized when recorded.