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u/PaulMorel · 6 pointsr/WeAreTheMusicMakers

You should do some reading before buying anything. To be frank, most of the people on this subreddit know very little about microphones. Here's a book I've learned from, and a book I suggest to some of my students.

You will get lots of recommendations for SM57s here. SM57s are versatile and useful microphones. However, if you only own a small number of microphones, then they aren't the right choice for you.

SM57s are what are called dynamic microphones. These microphones are not very sensitive, and they change the recorded sound significantly. They also suffer from what is called the proximity effect. The advantage of dynamic mikes like SM57s is that they are indestructible, and they don't require phantom power. For these reasons, they are often used in live situations (because they can take a lot of dbs without distorting), and they are often used as snare mikes. They are terrific for those purposes.

As studio mikes, they should be one of your last options (in most cases). If they're all you have, then you can make them work ...

But in my opinion, if you only have two mikes, then you should have a pair of large diaphragm condenser mikes. The most popular, affordable, and common large diaphragm condenser is the AT2020, although if you have more money, my favorite versatile large diaphragm condenser is the KSM32.

Now, why a large diaphragm condenser rather than a dynamic mike like the SM57/58?

The main reason is frequency response. Condenser mikes exhibit much closer to a flat (natural) frequency response. This means that they capture sounds more accurately. Dynamic mikes, on the other hand, color the sound significantly, rolling off both high frequencies and low frequencies.

This means that condenser microphones are more versatile. They can be used in more situations, and in more pickup patterns. Ultimately, this is why, if you only have two microphones, they should be two of the same large diaphragm condensers (preferably a matched pair).

For example, say you are recording an album for a band. They want to mix live tracks and studio tracks. With only two microphones, how can you record a live show for any type of band?

The answer is, you use a coincident pair placed in the audience at the show. This technique will work great with two condensers, but won't work at all with two dynamic mikes.

Next, say you want to record vocals. To do this with an SM57/58, the vocalist has to be aware of the proximity effect (the sound gets too bassy when the singer gets close), and you will have to use EQ to fix the strange frequency response of those mikes (which is good enough in a live situation). This task is much simpler with a large diaphragm condenser.

I could go on, but I am getting tired of typing. You will get a lot of uninformed responses to this question. I urge you to consider what I have said, and buy two large diaphragm condensers like AT2020s.

tldr: Two AT2020s and an Onyx Blackjack would be my suggestion. Total = $200 for mikes + $150 for interface = $350

(I think one AT2020 and the interface might be good enough for you to start with)

u/thatwasawkward · 3 pointsr/WeAreTheMusicMakers

I second johninbigd's recommendation of "Live Sound Reinforcement".

I also suggest you get the Master Handbook of Acoustics and Modern Recording Techniques. Very helpful stuff.

u/hunterwithin612 · 2 pointsr/audioengineering

My college used Modern Recording Teechniques. Its a great book, and I still refer back to it as a refresher. Has alot of the same things Practical Recording Techniques (Bartlett) has, but you can never have enough ideas and ways to mic.
Here is the link to Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Modern-Recording-Techniques-David-Miles/dp/0240810694

u/AFX_Has_No_Meme · 1 pointr/WeAreTheMusicMakers

> best mix i ever did though, was on 2$ headphones (i was in vietnam 2 years ago.) listened to it the other day and i was blown away by the big boomy bass.

It's definitely possible to put together a great mix on a "bad" pair of headphones or speakers, especially if you actually know the strengths and (more importantly) the weaknesses of those headphones or speakers, although usually more work is required.

> any tips in relation to that?

I would suggest you read this article. It's written from the point-of-view of drum & bass production, but the underlying principles apply to every form of music. Don't be fooled by the title, Thinking Inside the Box. While "in the box" is often used to describe working with a computer or DAW that's not what the title is referring to, but rather a basic concept for visualizing mixing.

I would also recommend you take care in that your perception of stereo separation is more pronounced when using headphones, as each channel is effectively isolated to a different ear, and as such stereo effects and mixing can sometimes seem less pronounced on a home stereo as a result. Depending on your intentions this could be a good thing, or a bad thing.

> course, when im listening in headphones and lower the bass, it sounds more sucky lol.

This might be because your headphones aren't considered very good. The high expense of professional studio monitors isn't because they sound good, but because they playback a recording imparting very little of their own character on the playback sound. Lower quality studio monitors, and consumer grade equipment, are typically made with cheaper components and manufacturing techniques that do impart their own character on the playback sound. Sometimes manufacturers "cover up" the imperfections in playback caused by their devices by increasing the bass response, as it can drown out minor problems. This issue doesn't really matter to consumers, but for the purposes of mixing or mastering it's better to make adjustments to a recording based on the most accurate playback of that recording. Unfortunately the most ideal monitors in this regards are obscenely expensive.

Of course, people just simply like bass too.

> ah thanks alot, do you use this mono technique yourself?

Yes, often. It's so much easier to get instruments or sounds to sit well in a stereo mix if they themselves are in mono. When I do use stereo instruments or samples, or stereo effects such as chorus, I use them sparingly to create a specific feel, usually isolated to a specific passage in a song rather than through-out the entire song.

> and what do you do for a living (curious now, very well written and thoughtful answers.)

I actually work for Hewlett Packard, but I've had a lot of jobs over the years, including working as a studio assistant. I learned a great deal from the two audio engineers in that studio, but a lot of it came from experimenting and trying to emulate the work of others. I also borrowed an earlier edition of this book from one of the studio engineers, and although I never sat down and read it from front to back, but rather used it for reference for the most part, I found the book incredibly helpful. I strongly recommend it to anyone interested in audio production and engineering. I'm an amateur musician as well, but these days a great deal of my free time is spent working on a business plan, as I'd like to secure a business loan (for a type of record label no less, although my proposed business process is radically unique).

> oh and have an excellent weekend if i dont see you before its over. :)

Cheers! You as well :)

u/Joellosaurus · 1 pointr/WeAreTheMusicMakers

Ableton is practically MADE for looping! I'd recommend checking out a some youtube videos in the first instance. As for books, you'd be surprised at how great the documentation for music software is, take a look at the Ableton Manual. For everything else I highly recommend Huber's "Modern Recording Techniques", it covers a wealth of topics in just enough detail.