Microphone Help

[Thurbs]

Hi guys. At last nights rehearsals there were a few songs where the band felt that the sound want quite right.

I couldn't hear any problems at all which left me baffled for the whole evening. What I think would help me is if I record the session and then have a listen after the event.

To do this I have AudioCity set up on the lappie but no way of capturing the sound. I can plug in to the PA system but the drums are not mic'd and there wasn't much enthusiasm to do this. So my only option is to try to capture the sound using a mic.

Looking at the tinternet I have found this product which does what I need, but I don't really want to spend that much money when all I need is a mic.

http://www.dv247.com/studio-equipment/zoom-h2-fiel...

What kind of mic do I need?

Would this be ok?

http://www.dv247.com/microphones/blue-mikey-ipod-r...

Any help appreciated.

[pistonlager]

Thurbs said:

Hi guys. At last nights rehearsals there were a few songs where the band felt that the sound want quite right.

I couldn't hear any problems at all which left me baffled for the whole evening. What I think would help me is if I record the session and then have a listen after the event.

To do this I have AudioCity set up on the lappie but no way of capturing the sound. I can plug in to the PA system but the drums are not mic'd and there wasn't much enthusiasm to do this. So my only option is to try to capture the sound using a mic.

Looking at the tinternet I have found this product which does what I need, but I don't really want to spend that much money when all I need is a mic.

http://www.dv247.com/studio-equipment/zoom-h2-fiel...

What kind of mic do I need?

Would this be ok?


http://www.dv247.com/microphones/blue-mikey-ipod-r...

Any help appreciated.

I wouldn't bother, it's probably psychological, sounds like if the band isn't into making it better,
there isn't much enthusiasm to make it sound good, no one likes rehearsing.

[davepoth]

If you can't hear what's wrong you are all probably playing far too loud to hear properly. Invest in some decent earplugs:

http://www.earplugshop.com/musician-earplugs.html

And you'll be able to hear everyone playing at a sensible volume, and discern what the problem is. In-ear monitoring would be even better if you can afford it. The bonus with this is that you won't go deaf.

[martinthomson]

Agreed, get some good ones - see the custom ones in this post, they're the best but expensive.
http://www.themusiciansguide.co.uk/blog/19/what-ar...

[Roso]

The Zoom H4n might be a better bet, it has onboard mics you can use just like the H2, but when you're feeling more flush you could attach a couple of better condenser mics instead, and record 4 channels. (2 condensers and stereo onboard mics.)

[GetCarter]

Thurbs said:

Hi guys. At last nights rehearsals there were a few songs where the band felt that the sound want quite right.

Any help appreciated.

As suggested. Turn everything down. Buy the drummer some brushes.