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On Sat, Aug 8, 2009 at 9:30 PM, Loki Davison wrote:

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> On 8/9/09, Paul Coccoli  wrote:

>> On Sat, Aug 8, 2009 at 11:30 AM, Florian Faber wrote:

>>> Paul Coccoli wrote:

>>>> On Sat, Aug 8, 2009 at 10:39 AM, Loki Davison

>>>> wrote:

>>>>> I'm really confused. Why should I record with these zoom things

>>>>> instead of my computer and ardour? I was asking what mic configuration

>>>>> I should use.  Ie how many mics...

>>>> Use 2 mics in XY:

>>>> http://www.wikirecording.org/XY_Stereo_Microphone_Technique

>>>

>>> Why?

>>

>> Because the OP wants an get a stereo mix of a jam session easily

>> without phase issues.  Plus he already has an audio interface with 2

>> mic pres.

>>

>

> Ahh, so 2 channels is the way to go? I'd love to be able to change the

> relative volume of the instruments afterwards as i've got a habit of

> playing a little too loud vs the lead singer ;) Also our lead

> guitarist is often way too quiet. Though if everyone has there own mic

> i guess you get strange phase effects? A pair of condensers is best?

> Non-matched ok?

A pair is easiest; I don't know what's best.  If you close mic each

instrument, then I don't think you'd have noticeable phase issues, but

you'd need at least 6 mics and setup time increases.  If it's a jam,

why not concentrate on playing and just throw up the 2 mics in a

sensible spot?  The more time I spend messing around in software,

checking levels, etc., the less musical I feel.  YMMV.
I would guess that after a few sessions, you'd get a good idea of

where everyone should sit and where you should place the mics.  Maybe

you'd even improve your own dynamics.
I'm most likely talking out my rear here anyway...

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