Lets talk about your Recording Environment...

neophyte · Post by **neophyte** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 10:10 am

Im just curious about how you guys are recording to get the best results. My apt. is wood floors in both the bedrooms and Im gonna have a decent mic/interface soon so Id like to get the best results when I record. I think the wood floors ect. might not be a good thing lol.

What do you guys reccommed? The living room is carpeted btw.

MakoMako · Post by **MakoMako** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 3:54 pm

I personally have a horrible recording enviornment.

But I recall reading an article (or something) that was about his little recording section of his house. It was a small little alcove almost, that he hung blankets up on all the walls, and used cardboard under his mic area and chair. I don't know exactly how much all that helps you. But I suppose you can draw some things from it.

The blankets would help damnpen the echo around the mic to my knowledge, and I'm also assuming the cardboard did the same thing. I think the small the area can be good, but of course within reason. I really can't tell you for sure, but I do recall reading something about that recording enviornment.

Kahn · Post by **Kahn** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 4:15 pm

Wood floors or a piece of wood under your mic stand is crucial

neophyte · Post by **neophyte** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 6:13 pm

crucial as in good or bad?

Kahn · Post by **Kahn** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 6:26 pm

Im still sitting here trying to figure out how crucial could be bad

myxomatosis · Post by **myxomatosis** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 6:37 pm

Kahn wrote:Im still sitting here trying to figure out how crucial could be bad

afurth · Post by **afurth** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 7:32 pm

i have a crappy dorm room setup, but i try to make up for it by being smart.

close windows, draw curtains, turn off devices (other than your computer) that make ANY background noise (hums, buzzes, etc.), and oh - use a good mic haha.

i have carpeted floors and i still get it done though.

Grasso · Post by **Grasso** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 7:48 pm

It's my drummer's setup...he has like 30 grand into the whole thing, there's obviously like a thousand mics and all that jazz, but that's a picture of the room...pretty sweet setup.

My drummer, Josh, is the guy in the reflection...he's the stereotypical fat guy drummer, and he's SICK.

iha · Post by **iha** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 8:10 pm

that is awesome.

Speenis · Post by **Speenis** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 8:14 pm

I'd kill for something like that

Grasso · Post by **Grasso** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 8:21 pm

It's in the basement of a church, so every once in awhile, some old lady comes down like:

"The walking club is stretching upstairs, would you mind quieting down?!"

RunsWithBuffalo · Post by **RunsWithBuffalo** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 11:08 pm

If you are recording in a bedroom, the bigger the better. Also, keep your mic away from walls and its a good idea to hang a blanket on the wall directly behind your mic to avoid reflection. Also, do anything you can to minimize noise cause a good mic can pick up anything.

6_strings_for_life · Post by **6_strings_for_life** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 12:35 am

RunsWithBuffalo wrote:If you are recording in a bedroom, the bigger the better. Also, keep your mic away from walls and its a good idea to hang a blanket on the wall directly behind your mic to avoid reflection. Also, do anything you can to minimize noise cause a good mic can pick up anything.

hmm, I thought that a small room would be better?

RunsWithBuffalo · Post by **RunsWithBuffalo** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 8:55 pm

I would say trust your ears but i have always gotten better results in a big room.

lyrics101 · Post by **lyrics101** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 3:49 pm

I go into my bathroom, but it's a decent sized bathroom. 12 by eight, maybe.