Jeffeh

[jeff4h]

Hello

#Im a new member. I own a recording studio and would like to do a lot of bluegrass. I have some experience recording groups for video. I did a couple of videos and a tv show for a group called five for the gospel a few years ago at daystar tv where I am the audio engineer. We also did the new Privitives video last year which we are very proud of. I would just like some input from some of you that have recorded on things like mic placement, how many mics, what kind and any other input you may have. Thanks in advance. This is a great site

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[arbarnhart]

Go back up to the main level of the message board and then go into the equipment forum. There have been a lot of discussions on recording equipment and techniques.

[Soupy1957]

Having worked in "Radio" and run sound boards for groups and been a musician in a few groups I can tell you that the folks you are recording are going to tell YOU what they need, on an individual level.
I suppose you could say that there is a "typical" type setup for Bluegrass, but even THAT is a flexible thing.
Some groups perform like the Bill Monroe "move around the center mic" bands of years gone by, and some are more statuesque.
I think I'd just make sure I had enough equipment around to have flexibility, and then let the band set up the way they feel most confortable.
How you set up your studio, with consideration for vibration; feedback; echo; insulation;space;tracking capabililty and so forth is more what YOUR part of the bargain is. They are coming to you for great quality reproduction so give them that.
Buy the best equipment you can, for what you can afford; make it as roomy as you can; make sure there's ammenities around, and you'll be fine.
-Soupy1957

P.S. Also, whenever you can, try and invite someone who has some pull in the music industry, (even if it is a neighborhood DJ who is making a name for him/herself), to sit in the control room when that new and upcoming band is recording......"Networking" is ALWAYS helpful not only for the "up and coming" but also for YOU. (That's how to schmooze some dollars for upgrading the equipment, for one thing).