- Senheiser ATM 33 (vocals)
Another factor we had to consider when setting up the microphones was the distance each microphone had to be from each sound source. Knowing that vocal sound took less time to decay than that of an acoustic guitar we knew that the microphone used to record the vocals had to be closer than the microphone used to record the guitar. We positioned the ATM 33 roughly 30cm away from the artists mouth (Fig 1) and the …………. 45cm from the hole of the guitar (Fig 2).
We connected both microphones to the connection box in the music sweet, which sent the signals from the microphones to channels 17 & 18 on the mixing desk in the control room. We then sent the signals from channels 17 & 18 to Busses 1 & 2, which are then sent to the computer via the Motu.
In the control room I had the responsibility of monitoring all signals sent from the desk to the computer on which we were using Cubase to record the session. Samuel had the responsibility of monitoring all levels sent to the channels on the mixing desk from the connection box and Matthew monitored all the microphones ensuring they were positioned correctly throughout the session.
To ensure we were getting ‘nice’ levels to the desk/computer we did a sound check where the artist played the song through and we monitored the levels and made adjustments where needed.
After the sound check was completed and we were happy with the levels we were getting we decided we wanted a stereo recording. To do this I used two separate channels within cubase (channels 1 & 2) to record the session. I ensured that each channel was set to mono. After the recording these two separate channels can be combined in the mix down process to create/enhance the stereo effect.
Overall I was happy with the recording. If I were to change anything it would have been the artist as I felt his voice was not right for this particular piece and he was somewhat difficult to work with, but time did not allow this. I was happy with the contribution of others in the group and we worked well together as a team.
