how to record a band with one mic

Hey Graham, He also did an episode with Joe Gilder on the Simply Recording Podcast talking about this very thing… Check that out as well, very helpful stuff. It can definitely be a helpful limiting tool. This is a great microphone. Awesome video and the song. Appreciate the support Andrew. Excellent video and once again your explanation, plus sub-titles packs alot of info into 6.5 minutes. The condenser over the shoulder of the drummer, and the dynamic?? Hi graham Cheers Its too easy to get fixated on pricey gear(I have killer stuff for a home studio) Time to stop sweating the tech minutiae and lay down and mix more tracks. Great video. You are making it look so simple. Close mic'd drums, isolation booths, and attempts to eradicate any sort of bleed have been part of the business for recording artists almost forever. Sometimes one inch makes a huge difference. There was a video he uploaded recently–either that or he sent it to the newletter subscribers recently–where he talks about recording gang vocals and uses the chorus part of this song as an example. Thanks brother! It has several advantages explained by Graham here. Pulling off this mix with as little gear as you did shows your skill and creativity – and gives the rest of us a kick in the pants (and a lack of excuses). Hi Graham. Very much to learn! Allan from Checotah, Oklahoma. Graham…that is just sick!!! It shows what the producer has to do in order to record a rock band in a studio with one mic. The first column lists each source on separate rows (kick drum, bass guitar, and so on), the next allocates the appropriate mic stand, and the third the microphone or DI box. Be careful with your settings – check your levels and distortion. I also used an M-Audio Fast Track C400 on a Pro Tools SE. I have a lot of friends and colleagues that are gear snobs, and elitists about their equipment and plug-ins. Your setup is awesome. Sometimes one inch makes a huge difference.Place yourself around the source and be creative about how to achieve the fullest sound. I’d like to record everybody separately, but the drummer needs a good reference and more than the M box’s 4 channels. 9 Things Every Musician Loves to Hear from Fans, Family, and Friends, 8 Great Ideas for Naming Your Album When You're Stumped. Yes… and no. Any chance we get the multi tracks for free to make our mixes and hear how they sound individually? Pick a space. Its what you do with what you have. Is it possible to record entire album and mix it at home. These microphones can be two cardioid condenser microphones and a large diaphragm (LD) type. You lead singer needs to be closest to the microphone, close enough to hear vocal details, but not so close that sound from the instruments is blocked. From there, navigate back to the GarageBand screen and press the Smart Controls button (or just hit the B key.) Glad I spotted this in a recent Joe Gilder post. We are living in amazing techno times! Especially the ones you mention. At some point, you actually have to go out and do this stuff. When we went on location many times with only one mic. I’m going to try this but I’m curious if my d19 would get the job done. It’s a directional mic that is used by both beginners and pros. I have other mcs, but were using them for vocals. Joe is awesome. Awesome Sound Graham! Kudos. Great job! Normally the only convenient place for the overheads is against the wall above the drummer, so about 5 feet diagonally up & out from his shoulders. If anything we might make these tracks available on Dueling Mixes http://www.duelingmixes.com/. In taking on this self-imposed challenged I learned a few valuable lessons that I hope will bear fruit in your musical endeavors. It really encouraged me^ I’m going to take this challendge! Continue reading How to Record a Rock Band with Just One Mic → This is a guest post from Eagle Johnson, a Nashville-based musician, songwriter, and producer. What about stripping things down, all the way down, and recording your band with a single mic? Yes I know a 441 sounds cool on guitars but I don’t think it’s worth the money for hobbyists like myself A Stereo Microphone which typically uses 2 mikes in each capsule which will record in stereo either mono sound or in another frequency, time, or distance. Voice Microphone widely used in Recording Studios and Radio. First I setup the whole band in a room and put headphones on the drummer. Didn’t use the 11Rack, just the Eleven Free software in Pro Tools Express. What Kind of Impact Does Our Music Really Make on Society? Anyway, the result is pretty awesome. I’m going to watch this inspirational video one more time! The answer is no, a microphone will not do it for you. One large diaphragm condenser mic – MUST BE FIGURE 8. Regardless of the style of microphone you use — or the type of instrument you record — you can use one or more of the following mic-placement techniques to capture the sound you want: Spot (or close) miking: Spot miking (also called close miking) involves placing your microphone within a couple feet of the sound source. The best type of microphone is an omnidirectional pattern because of its ability to pickup sound waves from all directions. Here’s how it all went down…. There’s a lot that can go wrong, and it’s expensive. Does plugging in my guitar through an amp sim mean that I would be playing through something similar to Eleven Rack (which I don’t have the lol. Thanks so much for this video! I tried to visualize the the pick-up pattern of the mic and made sure we weren’t getting any reds on the meters. With one mic you are forced to really LISTEN, no extra back up track(s) to rely on in mixdown. First I tried Glyn Johns with additional kick and snare mics, which sounded great with the drums playing solo. You can only learn so much by reading and watching YouTube clips. http://aletheiatampa.bandcamp.com/ – other albums on iTunes under Aletheia Tampa. It is important to remember recording practice doesn’t have to be like recording an album, though it can be if you want it to be. Hey Jeff, can you not have the guitarist play direct through an amp sim so that there is no bleed? Very cool though, great work Graham. What a great teacher! Gang vocals. The leakage will add a lot to a big sound and when panned correctly, your mono drums will sound very lively and will be spreaded across the stereo field because of the leakage of the other instruments / tracks. Chris Girsch. Because you'll be using mics to record the instruments, 'spill' or 'bleed' is … Best Field Recorder: Zoom H4N. Remember that labels don't expect a demo to be perfect. Great job Graham! Couldn’t really hear or feel any noticeable latency. The best way doing this i.m.o is to record a band live by using only one mic per Instrument. Where can I find your music? . I didn’t need to do any (I don’t remember) bouncing down. Graham, yet again you astound me with your talents and drive The gear of choice: a Behringer B1 ($100 condenser mic) and the new Avid Fast Track Solo ($179 USB interface), all recorded and mixed on the included free Pro Tools Express software (using only the included stock plugins). This video is fantastic and serves to remind us there’s so much power (and human emotion) conveyed in simplicity. Neumann & award-winning filmmaker Geert Verdickt show you how to set up your guitar and make your first recoding. The musicians simply arrange themselves around the mic at appropriate distances to achieve the correct level balance between the instruments. Thanks again brother! Yea, I know, a little late on watching this one. The first album I self-recorded was using an m-audio deal with only 2 inputs. Just today in the morning I was thinking about recording a song with one mic. Mic placement with only one microphone is obviously crucial. I’ve explained the reason for this in one of my Instagram-TV videos (watch the video here).And in this post, you will learn how to actually record DI tracks properly! instrumentation. 4. We actually tried an SM57 just for fun (instead of the Behringer) and it had a nice punchy sound to it. Why? I need to be kicked in the pants…often. When using multiple directional mics to record a group it’s usually possible to limit the amount of reflected sound picked up. Like others, it would be fun to access the original tracks. After all, the instruments need to be quiet enough that the players can hear your lead vocalist, and there needs to be a little headroom so you can all get a little louder on certain passages. Everything you deliver has been used in my studio, brother. Very humbling and enlightening, more of the old adage K.I.S.S. I never realized how much work, patience and solid experience it takes to create the finished product. So glad I saw this, it was VERY encouraging… thank you for making it and continue to do what you do. Hey Graham, thanks for the video! Positioning: The figure 8 mic is placed sideways at a 90 degree angle from the instrument. P.s. That was awesome. Great video for singer songwriters that want to record with real drums. Recording Vocals Now it was time to record vocals. With his method, one microphone is placed 8″–12″ from the guitar and about 6″ below the neck, pointing up at the point where the neck meets the body of the guitar. Thanks. Just a high pass filter and low pass filter. Great mantra. Friday Morning – January 17th, 2014 @ 9:14am Oklahoma Great video. Jim, Hi Jim. I also make music for the Lord and I want you to know that you are inspiring me to keep on learning and practicing my skills so that I can concentrate on the MUSIC. I got an imac and apollo duo interface and pro tools 11. Always learning from him. The mix would be send to a mic input on my M box pro, then of course to Protools 11. Also it’s on a Mac Mini 4GB of ram. Turns out you get more than enough tools to get the job done. The most important detail to wrap your head around is how to record the sound of an entire band or group of playing at live volumes. It goes without saying that you have to be well rehearsed, but you also need to be having a good time. I was originally going to record the audio from the Venues desk out to my laptop but that is now not possible. Yes! When using multiple directional mics to record a group it’s usually possible to limit the amount of reflected sound picked up. Who says it has to be complicated?! But with the whole band playing there was of course a lot of bleeding in those overhead mics.This was hard to mix, because there were a different strength of bleeding in both mics, which made panning difficult. This will be a live recording, so breath sounds and creaky floors will be part of it. My current setup consists of a Macbook Pro, M Audio Fast Track with 2 inputs (most often used to record guitar line-in), Sennheiser HD 280 Pro headphones, a USB mic that I got with Guitar Hero World Tour (not sure if there’s another name for it…no mic stand though), a couple of amps, a couple of effects pedals, and a few DAWs incuding Reaper and ProTools SE, but mostly I just stick to GarageBand for whatever reason. Every time it comes up on my iPod the groove reminds me of the Doors (e.g., “Hello, I Love You”). More importantly, the point of the video had nothing to do with the song’s lyrics–the sound was great even though you were using such a limited setup. still getting used to it. Here is what will happen if you attempt to record the entire band live:First, you need sufficient number of microphones and cables. On one or two occasions, the band struggled and we left it alone until the next day, when we could return fresh and rested. How to edit is what I badly need to learn. LOve that the drummer’s name is “Speedy”. This video convinces me again. People tell me I am a good singer, but my recordings sound terrible,why is this? Watch this video: http://therecordingrevolution.com/2013/05/08/recording-great-vocals-in-two-steps-video/. Glad it could encourage you. But I’m actually the guitarist and very new to this recording thing lol. John recorded an entire band with one stereo microphone, the AEA R88. Symphony orchestras, jazz bands, country groups, and anybody who wanted to get their songs on tape would use a single microphone to record. Hi Graham. thank you for the information and cheers from Peru! I have a 4 piece Audio Technica drum kit set, the Sure SM57/52 drum kit set, a Sterling Audio ST66 condenser mic with preamp for phantom power, one set of Sennheiser 280 pro, 64 ohm headphones, and the drums have two snares of diff. How to Record Your Band Using One Microphone 1. Great one Graham. Love it. Hi Graham, My first little piece of equipment I bought was a little 30$ tube preamp made by Art studios. We spent the day with chief engineer Eric Gorman as he put the Gold-Diggers mic cabinet to use while recording LA-based band Polyplastic. I was wondering how you managed to get the chorus vocals to sound the way they do? And I can’t get that sound….. that means I’m using and doing something wrong. And by good, I mean… The Sobering Truth About What We Need Versus What We Buy For The Home Studio | The Recording Revolution - […] With the ability to overdub (i.e. I’m going to ‘dive deep’ into your site and become a part of what your doing. The fourth … I’m pretty sure he doubled it, that’s how he normally gets that kind of effect. This video is a kind of Galilean approach to your 1# rule!! Graham, I was so pleased to watch and listen such a great work! I second Alex, a mixing tutorial and dry tracks would be great. Would you position the mic the same for a situation as this or would a pair of overheads be a better route to go? And the final product: Cool! I just have a few questions : I have a ten piece double bass kit . Sure, maybe I’d prefer for RecordingRevolution that you use songs that aren’t as likely to encourage obnoxious people to write dumb comments like the one above, but it’s your channel and I’m aware that the Christian worship songs are just something you like to do anyway, and it’s something you’re familiar with. Hope I could introduce the song to our church. Our band are playing a gig tonight (in 8 hours) and will be filming it on my HD Vidcam. The reality is you only need one good microphone to record an entire band. Our band are playing a gig tonight (in 8 hours) and will be filming it on my HD Vidcam. Just because you’re using a more expensive mic doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll get a better end result. Do you think I could record a full band with this stuff? Technology often does us the favor of reducing the price of things we need. I have Studio One 2, Focusrite Scarlett 2, and KRK Rokit 5s. The beauty of live recordings is their immediacy and honesty. My current rig is similar to the one here, so this makes me feel more confident in my gear and more inspired to improve my recording/mixing skills. A quick mixing tutorial on how you did everything would be awesome! Again, great video, thank you very much for this and all your advice, Not all pretty and shiny but gouged and carved on and beat up really bad gear. Continue working until you have three takes of each song. I am wanting to open my house studio (my room) to people to record. Download his latest mixtape here , check out his independent label, Intelligent Pop, at ipoprecords.com , and and find his music here . When all three of them sing vocals, the one with the loudest voice backs away from the mic (usually a KSM32). The other mic is 12″–18″ away from the guitar at approximately the level of the player’s chin, pointing down toward the middle of the instrument. Grab it here for free: Choosing a Microphone. Congratulations X 1000! Graham….easily my favorite video you’ve ever done. Is it realistic to get a great sound with players gathered around a single microphone, and would that mic need to cost as much as that luxury car in the first paragraph? Kudos to you and your efforts! The next project I am going to do is going to be an EP, recorded live, with one mic, one take and no overdubs. Graham, your one mic challenge was incredible. Or maybe upload the original dry tracks so that we can try to mix it ourselves. Test your mic options and see what sounds best. Recording bands with a single microphone used to be quite common. Recording Vocals Now it was time to record vocals. Hey, I’ve also got the Rode NT2 and I was wondering about the same issue so thank you for documenting it, I’ll be checking out that post and also trying it out by myself. But I actually clean out my plugin folders regularly, and just keep the ones I like the most. Of course, if you have access to a really nice large-diaphragm condenser mic, try that, too – but it needs to be a stereo microphone, like the Yeti. Adjust the gain level and distance between the vocalist and the microphone until you get the sound you are looking for, just like we did with the guitar. There are three main ways to record acoustic guitar: with one mic, two mics, or direct-in. Different styles within music craves a specific sounding. I realize this will still have bleeding over on tracks from the drum kit mics, but I don’t know what else to do. How to record an entire band in one room. This is also the time to check for tripping hazards, tuck cords away, and remove extraneous sound sources from the area – vibrating phones in pockets, jingling wallet chains, or crunchy leather jackets. If so, what made you choose the SS over a standard long scale bass? Thanks also for being a customer! Graham, what a great demonstration. I’m definitely trying this with my band in a couple weeks. Thanks for sharing I’ve only been on your site a short few weeks and have learned tons Ty ! Thinking about possibly getting a 57 and some monitors, but not sure how much I actually need the upgrade. I was curious at your mic placement, I will give it a try. A Stereo Microphone which typically uses 2 mikes in each capsule which will record in stereo either mono sound or in another frequency, time, or distance. Love using Ribbons. Everything. One Vocal Mic + Mid-Side Pair on Guitar. 9. One mic??? Simply enter your email below and we'll send it right away: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window). I’m wondering if you can get a nice similar sound for a full band playing live, all together . It was a simple arrangement. Thanks for the video! Just goes to show you what decent yet affordable instruments and recording gear can do! Recording gives you a lot of possibilities to polish your skills and make you music sounds awesome. hey Graham, i just saw this video and i wonder what’s your configuration? I was waiting for the the 5 way split screen, 4 Grahams and 1 centered Speedy. Also…this is a great tutorial in how to fundamentally stick to the project tempo which in turn helps keep everything nice and tight. My biggest recording concern is with my drummer. Can you recommend any material to me. For the style it’s just perfect. In any case; I’ve really enjoyed your site and the reThink series. After a few years and 100 songs made using multi-track recording I am tired of that practice for the moment. So glad there are people out there like you! Keep up your passion for teaching and I’ll keep taking advantage of the knowledge that you pass on to us. Positioning the band. I just thought if I got one that the band could just play through one good take and we would be done in 5 minutes. One thing that I found incredible was the gear that all of the incredible music in there was played on. . I currently have 2 mics that are both Sterling. Pick a mic. How To: Find good Camtasia recording settings for YouTube How To: Record the acoustic guitar in mono with one mic How To: Build songs in GarageBand '09 How To: Mix songs in GarageBand '09 How To: Remove audio, record voice over, unlock audio in Vegas . It’s so easy to get drowned in the world of gear, plugins, effects, and automation, that we forget how the industry got started! Too Good! There are least 4 microphones needed together which is a combination of condenser and dynamic microphones. Mix Your Recording . Reminds me of how I started out in the 90’s with a 1″, 16 track tape machine, one Behringer compressor and a pretty crappy live mixer. Cheers! And unlimited choices often results in endless mixing sessions. I am a big-time Logic Pro user, but your videos transcend the constraints of any single DAW. I suppose I could lol! Would 1 mic be ablle to suffice for such a monstrous kit? Now you can sleep on it, leaving everything in position, and come back tomorrow for the enjoyable process of picking the best take. i have a behringer xenyx 302 and i think i can try this technique. Check out the next video I did: http://therecordingrevolution.com/2013/05/29/mixing-in-pro-tools-express-video/, All I can say is Wow!!! Having a great song like this one to record made it that much better. That’s what Speedy (my drummer) was listening to when he laid down the drums. I pray that you have a happy and productive 2014. It’s possible that was for a different recording of the song, but that would be my best guess. It’s absolutely critical that everyone in your band finds his or her quiet voice, a process that can be harder than it sounds. Im gonna try it some time this month! I have a zoom r16 , a mxl ribbon mic, audacity, blackstar ht 5 mini stack , MacBook, m audio bxa5 monitors, 4 guitars including a ESP mf100 which is my main player, Washburn bass and of course my redicoulous drumset…. what’s the level of volume and gain input for the drums? I have a long way to go but the journey is awesome. Recording a Band with One Mic. This is superb Graham! It was critical that I take the mix out to some other speakers and to the car to get some perspective. Thanks. This 6 minutes video is the most practical home studio demo that I’ve seen. Thanks mate, I’d figured… and I’ll follow your advice . Then you are able to listen to everything, identify bad notes, make corrections, or simply change arrangements. I love mono drums. If a stereo mic isn’t available, you might have to fall back on two condenser mics in the XY pattern (crisscrossing one another to form an X). If they do sound great, then move the mic around a lot until it sounds good. I’d like to thank you for all your videos and for your straight talk about what it takes to improve our craft. The first column lists each source on separate rows (kick drum, bass guitar, and so on), the next allocates the appropriate mic stand, and the third the microphone or DI box. I was originally going to record the audio from the Venues desk out to my laptop but that is now not possible. Searched on Youtube and all I get are bands that are most assuredly NOT Christian. It was far from perfect, but it worked great, and no one could tell it was recorded in a crappy room, with budget gear. (one channel) I suggest an SM57. Excellent advice Graham. By Electronic Musician ... Be aware of the effect that effects (pun intended) will have on your recordings. Absolutely inspiring….You are without question the best resource for pro tools I’ve come across since I started using the software, and I’m a Lynda.com member. I’ve been fortunate enough to have a good amount of gear to choose from, and this video definitely solidifies the fact that it’s not as needed as previously thought haha. While it’s possible to track with a dynamic stage microphone, you will get the best results with a quality large-diaphragm condenser microphone or LDC. Is there anything that you would upgrade ? Your email address will not be published. One Microphone It arrived in my inbox today after subscribing to your site. My camera does have a microphone in, so am going to have a single mic … If you're recording at home on a computer, and mixing is easy enough, don't feel pressured to execute a perfect mix. Nice track man, amazing what one mic can do huh. A tight sounding, well-tuned heads placed well in a good sounding room will go a long way towards a great recording. I discovered your website I thinks 4 months ago and I never been that confident from my entire life. Different instrumentation – but definitely that retro vibe. I'm going to call the album the name of whatever mic we use. DO NOT Create a Song Without This Guide... 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Dude, I have the same ART preamp. Hi Graham, exactly what I wanted, ‘cuz of the limited gear I have… Question… If I could record TWO mics for the drums, where would you recommend me to set the other? BTW – was looking for something to do a couple of weeks ago so I packed up the family and we drove to Cleveland (about 3 hours away) and went to the R and R Hall of Fame. Remember that consistent mood that made the whole album feel like one song? I highly appreciate your work. Another example for the fact that gear isn’t everything . The distance of the mic from the source affects the recording quality and sound character, so don’t be afraid to experiment. Would this also mean that both me and my guitarist would have to be listening in through two sets of headphones? I am really tired of retail, and I just wana start making a living off of this. Depending on the size or makeup of the room you rehearse in, getting the details on every player can be challenging. Does this equipment have the capability of making some killer professional recordings giving that I learn what I’m doing with it? Graham, could you please give me some feedback about my gear. Hi Nick. To record through a microphone, click the + in the top left corner of your track list to create a new track. A live recording has to be as pressure-free and fun as possible to get everyone playing well at the same time. I know you’ll be looking for that later. You can get this Blue... 2. Yep. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Hey Graham, so I have a 6 person band and I am considering buying an 8 channel audio interface for multitrack recording. You can get this Blue Microphones Yeti USB mic for under $140, and it’s made for just this sort of project. It’s been a lot of help and entertaining as well! A little final EQ balance on the mix buss brought things a bit closer to the pro mix. The first four apply to the recording floor, and the last three to the control room. Now I feel like I can really do something. Chances are, some of these will be final takes. Made me relate it to recording. Using a large room is preferred for this sort of project, like a... 3. Wow that is what I’m looking for, because I dont have a lot of money but I want make it with just some bucks, thanks! Damn!! !’ I. You bet your bottom dollar you can track a full band with that! Instead of adjusting the volume of each individual microphone for every instrument and voice, John physically moved the band’s amps, drums and voices around the one microphone to produce a balanced stereo image with depth and detail one would expect to hear in a conventional multi-track recording. The Cowboy Junkies set up in a church. Are you asking yourself, can you record stereo with one microphone? You’re looking for clarity, even for the instruments that are farther from the mic capsule, and an ability to absorb nearer sounds (like lead vocals) without distorting. 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