01-04-2018, 04:22 PM
After more practice on the clarinet, I finally got around to trying a recording last night after the kids were in bed (or at least supposed to be). After a few takes, I got one that I think sounded good enough to share: https://instaud.io/1C15
I'm using a single dynamic mic about 10cm from the instrument in an untreated room. The mic gain was turned almost all the way up on my interface. I added a small concert hall reverb, mixed about 20% wet.
Since I'm so new to recording acoustic instruments, any feedback would be really helpful. It definitely has a "close mic" sound to it, so it might be a challenge to get it to mix well with an orchestral arrangement. I don't hear much noise in the recording, but I'm curious if I'm just not hearing it because I'm accustomed to the noise floor of my untreated room. Incidentally, my wife uses the other side of the room for crafts and sewing, so there are piles of textile materials, foam, batting, etc., which might actually help the room.
Additionally, I'm just starting to practice clarinet again after not doing it for about two decades, so any advice on clarinet technique would also be welcome.
I'm using a single dynamic mic about 10cm from the instrument in an untreated room. The mic gain was turned almost all the way up on my interface. I added a small concert hall reverb, mixed about 20% wet.
Since I'm so new to recording acoustic instruments, any feedback would be really helpful. It definitely has a "close mic" sound to it, so it might be a challenge to get it to mix well with an orchestral arrangement. I don't hear much noise in the recording, but I'm curious if I'm just not hearing it because I'm accustomed to the noise floor of my untreated room. Incidentally, my wife uses the other side of the room for crafts and sewing, so there are piles of textile materials, foam, batting, etc., which might actually help the room.
Additionally, I'm just starting to practice clarinet again after not doing it for about two decades, so any advice on clarinet technique would also be welcome.
