14-05-2023, 01:46 PM
Yeah. Basically that.
I check the polarity of all mics (and any samples) is the same, as best I can by zooming in on the waveforms. If there's two OH mics I check they are the same polarity too. I line up the snare top/bottom to taste. I move the bottom snare (and also any samples) to line up with the top, as I figure the top of the snare is what was hit first. Same with Kick in/out, etc. I make sure the initial transient is positive.
I don't usually tend to align the transients of the OHs with the direct mics, unless it sounds a bit off for some reason. The snare for example will reach the snare direct mics before the OH mics as they are further away. Usually I feel this helps creates a sense of space. If they are too far away and there is a obvious flamming, or the phase is causing issues then I might move them too.
Well. that's how I think about it at least. Hope that makes sense and I have the terminology correct this time .
I check the polarity of all mics (and any samples) is the same, as best I can by zooming in on the waveforms. If there's two OH mics I check they are the same polarity too. I line up the snare top/bottom to taste. I move the bottom snare (and also any samples) to line up with the top, as I figure the top of the snare is what was hit first. Same with Kick in/out, etc. I make sure the initial transient is positive.
I don't usually tend to align the transients of the OHs with the direct mics, unless it sounds a bit off for some reason. The snare for example will reach the snare direct mics before the OH mics as they are further away. Usually I feel this helps creates a sense of space. If they are too far away and there is a obvious flamming, or the phase is causing issues then I might move them too.
Well. that's how I think about it at least. Hope that makes sense and I have the terminology correct this time .
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