2013
Lynda.com
Larry Crane
02:21:00
English
Get a glimpse behind the studio curtain and see music recording secrets in action. Producer/engineer and Tape Op magazine founder/editor Larry Crane takes you inside of his Jackpot! Recording Studio in Portland, Oregon, and demonstrates the recording techniques he has used when working with musicians such as She & Him, The Decemberists, Elliott Smith, Jenny Lewis, The Go-Betweens, and Sleater-Kinney. This course is a rare opportunity to learn practical techniques from a celebrated audio engineer.
First, Larry introduces basic signal flow techniques that will improve any recorded sound. Then he explains some of his recording secrets, like how to capture acoustic guitars and vocals at the same time, how to choose the best microphone for a vocalist, and how to use stereo mics and room placement to create an ensemble sound on a single performer.
Topics include:
Understanding input signal path
Gain staging
Checking phase on a drum kit
Miking snare drums
Comparing vocal mics
Recording live acoustic guitar with vocals
Using distortion with bass guitar
Finding the best drum placement in rooms
Recording upright piano
Creating your own style
Introduction 1m 32s
Welcome 1m 32s
1. Signal Path, Gain Stages, and Phase Relationships 28m 14s
Understanding input signal path 2m 56s
Gain staging 2m 3s
Console and digital audio workstation (DAW) signal flow inputs and outputs 3m 43s
Understanding phase 9m 18s
Checking phase on a drum kit 10m 14s
2. Getting the Most Out of Your Tracking Sessions 1h 51mSetting proper microphone levels 8m 11s
Mic'ing snare drums 5m 28s
Treating snare drums for alternate sounds 4m 47s
Comparing four common vocal mics 5m 39s
Recording live performances of acoustic guitar with vocal 11m 32s
Vocal recording tips 10m 31s
Recording mic'ed bass amp and DI together 10m 34s
Using distortion with bass guitar 4m 28s
Creating an ensemble from one musician 6m 26s
Finding the best drum placement in rooms 4m 1s
Mic'ing drums 8m 14s
Treating drum sounds in the room 8m 37s
Destroying hum 9m 14s
Recording upright piano 13m 19s
Conclusion 1m 2s
Creating your own style 1m 2s
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