 Recording A Djembe, CAn't get that studio sound |
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 Mon 6 Jun 2005, 17:04
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I have a selection of mics, use 98khz, and have a decent preamp but still can't get a good recording that captures the tone. I was thinking it might be the small room but not shure. Any help?
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Mac Book Pro Intel 2 duo, 2.16 2gb ram, Cubase 4, Reason 3.5, Peak, motu 828mkII, OctoPre Le, some mics and Ideas, and your helpful tips.
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Thu 15 Sep 2005, 14:11
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Maybe try micing the djembe from underneath. Don't stick it inside the shell, try to capture where the note and the tone meet. Stick your head under the instrument and find where your ear tells you is the optimum point, put your mic there and see how you go. Room does come into into the equasion. To battle the small room element try putting a reflective board (even a small - 1 metre high, chest of draws or stereo cabinent behind the mic...if you get my drift. This will amplify certain tones that may capture the true tone, or at least capture some 'false' bass sounds. See what you think. Trust your ears. willismatt 
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