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by smokincan
Tue Nov 15, 2011 9:31 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Clean, upfront hi-hat - how?
Replies: 38
Views: 14789

Re: Clean, upfront hi-hat - how?

I just can't do it. Multi miced drums, usually recorderman or glyn johns as OH, and although the snare kick and toms are locked and the other tops are balanced, the hi hat always sounds washy. There's always too much of it bleeding through the other mics, especially the snare despite my angles. I'm...
by smokincan
Mon Nov 07, 2011 10:10 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Single coil pickup hum
Replies: 27
Views: 8824

tdbajus wrote:I was a little surprised at the price of chicken wire in NYC, though.
Band name! :D
by smokincan
Sun Nov 06, 2011 9:38 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Single coil pickup hum
Replies: 27
Views: 8824

If the performance is just magical, leave it alone...if not, re record it. Maybe just in the spots it is bare. Try to use the same guitar if it is key to the sound, but do all you can to minimize the hum: away from monitors, no dimmers, ground the amp and guitarist properly...have him focus on keepi...
by smokincan
Sat Nov 05, 2011 3:21 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Loud guitars vs. Big guitars
Replies: 59
Views: 22196

Nothing says loud like power tubes!!
by smokincan
Mon May 26, 2008 2:28 am
Forum: Tape Op Magazine
Topic: Chris Camden's End Rant
Replies: 54
Views: 22978

Hey, there's nothing wrong with making a new personal commitment to higher standards, is there? I and a few of my studio owner pals have discussed a move towards the more old-school methods and disciplines. In my general niche, I'm working with a lot of first timers. There is always going to be a lo...