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by Gingerlude
Mon Mar 21, 2011 6:30 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Capturing the Double Bass
Replies: 17
Views: 6828

"Wrap enough of it around the MXL 4000 so that it fits snug into the bridge of the bass. Aim the mic at the body of the bass." [/i] OK, I have it in there snug... Omni setting seemed to make sense to me but I noticed in the above description you mention aiming it towards the body (suggesting cardio...
by Gingerlude
Mon Mar 21, 2011 4:39 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Capturing the Double Bass
Replies: 17
Views: 6828

I am overwhelmed (in a good way) at all the detailed advice from all of you! Tomorrow I will record some test tracks with most of these set ups and determine which will work best with the songs. I will update this thread with anything that comes up from my trial-and-error session tomorrow. Seriously...
by Gingerlude
Sun Mar 20, 2011 11:52 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Capturing the Double Bass
Replies: 17
Views: 6828

Just the golihur two element pickup...
by Gingerlude
Sun Mar 20, 2011 11:14 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Capturing the Double Bass
Replies: 17
Views: 6828

Capturing the Double Bass

Hey there all, I'm new to tape op and glad I found it. I am wrapping a record in the next three weeks here and sending it off to mastering... As I am listening back to the songs, I am realizing that the capture of the upright bass is just not cutting it. This means I have about 12 overdubs to do alo...