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Mikendher:
I've been recording stuff for a couple of years. Here's some hopefully useful information:
- I use Adobe Audition 1.5, and prefer it to all other recording software I have tried, based on capabilities, presets, and learning curve.
- Whenever I record any track, I immediately run through whichever of the following are necessary, in order:
1. Noise Reduction - do this first, always. Usually I do about 40% noise reduction so that it doesn't distort the sound.
2. Graphic Equalizer - decrease frequencies that you want to be quieter. almost never increase frequencies, because this can cause noise and distortion.
3. Compressor - this causes your whispers to be heard just as much as your screams, depending on how much you compress. I usually do about 2:1 ratio for guitars (this means that it will halve volume increases above whatever the threshold is set at).
4. Reverb - almost everything you record will need at least a little reverb, unless you are recording in a REALLY nice room, like a concert hall :-)
5. Whatever else you want to do
- Vocals should usually be about 5 inches away from the mic, unless it's overdubbing or backup, in which case farther away is fine.
- Mic positioning is fairly difficult with acoustic guitars. Read up on XY spaced pairs, but really just have a friend move the mics while you play to find a good position. You should almost always use stereo condenser mics.
- Most mics come with a pop-guard. If not, try find one, they are useful for recording vocals and removing those annoying pops in "p" and "b" sounds.
If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask!
Rubby:
--- Quote from: Mikendher ---I've been recording stuff for a couple of years. Here's some hopefully useful information:
- I use Adobe Audition 1.5, and prefer it to all other recording software I have tried, based on capabilities, presets, and learning curve.
- Whenever I record any track, I immediately run through whichever of the following are necessary, in order:
1. Noise Reduction - do this first, always. Usually I do about 40% noise reduction so that it doesn't distort the sound.
2. Graphic Equalizer - decrease frequencies that you want to be quieter. almost never increase frequencies, because this can cause noise and distortion.
3. Compressor - this causes your whispers to be heard just as much as your screams, depending on how much you compress. I usually do about 2:1 ratio for guitars (this means that it will halve volume increases above whatever the threshold is set at).
4. Reverb - almost everything you record will need at least a little reverb, unless you are recording in a REALLY nice room, like a concert hall :-)
5. Whatever else you want to do
- Vocals should usually be about 5 inches away from the mic, unless it's overdubbing or backup, in which case farther away is fine.
- Mic positioning is fairly difficult with acoustic guitars. Read up on XY spaced pairs, but really just have a friend move the mics while you play to find a good position. You should almost always use stereo condenser mics.
- Most mics come with a pop-guard. If not, try find one, they are useful for recording vocals and removing those annoying pops in "p" and "b" sounds.
If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask!
--- End quote ---
I have to disagree with some of the stuff you said.
First noise reduction (which is actually just a combo of filters and compressors) isn't often necessary. If there is any unwanted noise, it's best to just find the frequencies and manually remove them with a decent EQ. Noise Reduction (I'm assuming you're using the one in Audition) disrupts frequencies which should be left in and can fuck with the phase of the audio.
Second, reverb should be applied before the compression. If you spend a lot of time compressing, then put reverb over top it can screw up all you efforts to that point (provided you're not using insert effects)
Third. True stereo condenser mics are lovely and delicious, but there are certan things that just don’t work well with them. It would be good to read a short tutorial on mic usage which can be found with Google.
That is all.
Kai:
I don't know who reccomended Cool Edit Pro, but I totally agree. I love that program very much.
Oli:
If yer looking for free and don't need it to be the top end of the market (it is free after all)
Get:
AUDACITY!
It's free so it's awesome!
I think they have a site, I can't remember. Google it.
Also I use fruity loops to create a drum track on the PC (I prefer recorded, but OBV that's not possible in some rooms/set ups) but that costs money! You could just download it if yer not too bothered about that...
but Adobe Audition is a really good program if you feel like getting into music editing/recording.
Rubby:
Thats the best way to do it. It's a simple program, just play around and you'll get it eventually.
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