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Recording A Djembe, CAn't get that studio sound

Seth Peterson View Member Profile	Mon 6 Jun 2005, 17:04 Post #1
Rookie Group: Members Posts: 30 Joined: 21-Mar 05 From: San Francisco - US Member No.: 62,759	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? -------------------- 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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Adrian Delso View Member Profile	Wed 8 Jun 2005, 08:48 Post #2
Rookie Group: Members Posts: 48 Joined: 20-Feb 04 From: LONDON - UK Member No.: 36,390	Only trying to help. Mic-ing percussion is not easy, as you've obviously discovered. (BTW, my 'Rookie' grading here is only in relation to the number of posts I've made.) This post has been edited by Adrian Delso: Wed 8 Jun 2005, 08:49

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hotlunch Recording A Djembe Mon 6 Jun 2005, 17:04

tsuliman I have done a bit of experimenting with the djembe... Mon 6 Jun 2005, 19:08

Adrian Delso ...or cheat and download Doggiebox, which isn... Tue 7 Jun 2005, 10:11

tsuliman And sound like everyone else! BOO! Tue 7 Jun 2005, 14:28

Adrian Delso Only trying to help. Mic-ing percussion is not eas... Wed 8 Jun 2005, 08:48

hotlunch Thanks guys. I almost find that using samples is ... Thu 9 Jun 2005, 03:36

binarybloke Before looking at the mics I'd be asking wheth... Tue 2 Aug 2005, 09:43

wonderlandaudio Just try this:Simple and efective. Put an SM57 in ... Mon 8 Aug 2005, 22:56

willismatt Maybe try micing the djembe from underneath. Don... Thu 15 Sep 2005, 14:11

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