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PapillonIrl · 12th February 2005

Great advice there.

I was hoping to overdub solos and vocals, but the bandleader is on a bit of a purist buzz, and may want it all taken live. He will definately be after a 'traditional' big band sound on the cheap.

Here is my plan, alot of it based on your post, shout if you think I am creating a problem for myself in any way.

Brass section and rhythm section placed in opposite extremes of the room. Alternatively there is a actually an l-shape to the room also that I may be able to get the rhythm section into, to further help with bleed.

Two C414's in cardioid/ORTF with drums and amps placed in null(ish) points on other side of room as much as possible.

Heavy curtain hung in front of drums.

Spot mics for solos (Prob 421, KSM32, or KSM44 depending on instrument) and cans for vocalist if it's all taken live. (Band read from sheets, so may not really need guide vox)

The only thing I'm not sure of is if I have the room to back the ORTF pair up enough to capture a balanced sound that's not dominated by the sax section/ Won't I need 10 - 15 feet for that ?

I should have a reasonable amount of time to experiment, it's not really a stressful one as I know them pretty well, but I'd like to get the best results possible.

Many thanks for your help !

Nathan

12th February 2005	#4
PapillonIrl Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2003 Location: Ireland Posts: 626 Thread Starter	Great advice there. I was hoping to overdub solos and vocals, but the bandleader is on a bit of a purist buzz, and may want it all taken live. He will definately be after a 'traditional' big band sound on the cheap. Here is my plan, alot of it based on your post, shout if you think I am creating a problem for myself in any way. Brass section and rhythm section placed in opposite extremes of the room. Alternatively there is a actually an l-shape to the room also that I may be able to get the rhythm section into, to further help with bleed. Two C414's in cardioid/ORTF with drums and amps placed in null(ish) points on other side of room as much as possible. Heavy curtain hung in front of drums. Spot mics for solos (Prob 421, KSM32, or KSM44 depending on instrument) and cans for vocalist if it's all taken live. (Band read from sheets, so may not really need guide vox) The only thing I'm not sure of is if I have the room to back the ORTF pair up enough to capture a balanced sound that's not dominated by the sax section/ Won't I need 10 - 15 feet for that ? I should have a reasonable amount of time to experiment, it's not really a stressful one as I know them pretty well, but I'd like to get the best results possible. Many thanks for your help ! Nathan __________________ ''Because your candle burns too bright, well I almost forgot it was twilight' Elliott Smith