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Lessons, Recordings, How Tos, Repair, Accessories => Lessons, Recordings, How Tos, Repair, Accessories => Topic started by: mea1970 on March 18, 2012, 11:57:58 AM

Title: recording vocals and guitar
Post by: mea1970 on March 18, 2012, 11:57:58 AM

I'm looking for a good setup to record vocals and acoustic simultaneously with one mic stand. Does anyone have a similar setup or a recommendation for a particular mic stand?

I'm assuming I'll need a specific boom attachment on the mic stand for the guitar mic. Would appreciate any ideas!

Thanks,
Miles

Title: Re: recording vocals and guitar
Post by: markallen on March 18, 2012, 06:46:09 PM

I use a Zoom H4n which has a standard 1/4" threaded tripod mount on the back. I purchased a camera mount clamp (from Really Right Stuff if I remember correctly) which I attach to the mic stand. I run the ES from my Taylor directly into one of the balanced inputs of the Zoom and use the built in mics for vocals (you could use the second input for a separate mic if you wanted). It's all very compact and easy to use.

Title: recording vocals and guitar
Post by: Keith Lee on March 24, 2012, 08:16:55 AM

Haven't tried it yet, but after much research, just picked up the same unit, a Zoom H4n

There are two built in mics and a stereo setting, so I'm gonna sit in my backyard and record with birds and wind chimes in the background

Small and self contained, runs on batteries if need be, has a lot more that it can do, but will also work for "punch and play", which is
what I was looking for...

 

Title: Re: recording vocals and guitar
Post by: mea1970 on March 26, 2012, 11:32:27 AM

thx guys, i actually have a Logic setup and a firewire interface. i'm just trying to configure mic stands and booms so i can have two mics on the same stand!