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Chae Ham · 21st November 2003

Definitely take the DI from the pick up. You can always choose to use it or lose it in the mix. Having said that whenever I mic and DI simultaneously I place the mic closer to the fingerboard to pick up the fingernoises that the DI lacks. Blending in the fingernoises gives a little personality to the muffled/stale DI sound. 9 out of 10 times I use both, and blend to taste, adjusting for phase coherence.

I like to use a large diaphram condenser on something like an upright bass. My goal is usually to pick up the higher end detail with the condenser since most pickups will pick up a lot of the bottom(or mud).

Hope that helps!

21st November 2003	#3
Chae Ham Gear maniac Joined: Nov 2002 Location: MD Posts: 174	Definitely take the DI from the pick up. You can always choose to use it or lose it in the mix. Having said that whenever I mic and DI simultaneously I place the mic closer to the fingerboard to pick up the fingernoises that the DI lacks. Blending in the fingernoises gives a little personality to the muffled/stale DI sound. 9 out of 10 times I use both, and blend to taste, adjusting for phase coherence. I like to use a large diaphram condenser on something like an upright bass. My goal is usually to pick up the higher end detail with the condenser since most pickups will pick up a lot of the bottom(or mud). Hope that helps! __________________ Chae H. Ham Prodigy Engineering