(18-07-2015, 06:45 AM)azwayne Wrote: Okay, sounds like there was some confusion in how to handle this recording. That's not "multiple mic" delay stuff since this was not recorded in that manner. (If you check the session photos Telefunken posted, you'll see it's all him, overdubbing parts). Rather there are multiple takes on a mic array. (That's the point, to demo the sound of the different mics relative to each other.) You were supposed to pick your favorite track or various sections to comp together. The delay is simply timing variation one pass to the next. Such is the case on a number of instruments. Notice that as you listen to the different vocal tracks soloed, you'll hear him trying different things on each take.
I agree with the "thinness" comment too. Widen your EQ so we get more overlap of the instruments and it'll help it all mesh together better. At the risk of saying something you already know, boxiness is usually a buildup at ~ 350Hz. Take like 3dB out of that on keys, drums, and bass and you'll probably feel less like you have to carve space for each instrument.
1. Sometimes interesting effects may develop when you experiment with different microphone tracks.
2. Another thing is why vocals might sound thin is due to use of omni mic's on electric guitar (as electric guitar is more distant in the mix due to omni mic's vocals should be thinner but they might be slightly too thin this time).
Thanks for helpful tips.