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Originally Posted by smiling_cynic ... if I don't have a proper, acoustically treated room?
I'm doing all of my recording/mixing in my basement right now. It's a big open family room type space with furniture, a TV, exercise equipment, carpet, crusty white stuff ceiling, etc, etc. I can snap a pic if someone's willing to help me rearrange.
But back to my original question - I'm thinking high end mics might not be such a good idea just now, since I'll just be emphasizing my room's flaws? That's what I've read anyhow, but it always helps to hear from those who know. Thanks! |
Many times the "family" room with all it furniture and bookcases makes a fairly "uniform" sounding room. All that stuff can actually help (glass cases not withstanding)...sometimes....
How do your recordings sound now? If you are happy with the general sound then you are happy with the general sound. Rooms (in the home) can always use treatment...but if it isnt bad, I wouldnt worry too much. There are types of mic/techniques that can minimize a poor sounding room (hyper cardiod/close-micing).
I would invest in decent monitoring first. You need to know what you need.
Good luck,
David