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Post by skav on Sept 17, 2024 11:25:14 GMT -6
Remember, there's no stupid questions... Hehe!
Let's say two EQP-A type EQs(or anything else). Will you use them to sweeten up some stereo guitars, drum overheads or whatever else stereo, or do you simply wait until mix time?
I am awaiting one of those now, which I think I have a okay handle on for mono. Buuut considering another one for stereo tracking (and mixbus).
Anything particular to keep in mind when tracking with stereo EQ?
Thank you
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Post by recordingengineer on Sept 17, 2024 11:54:37 GMT -6
Nowadays, I have so many mics, when possible, I try to change the position and/or mics if I need to change EQ. My only caveat is close-miked drums. Still, there’s no hard rule. If I simply don’t have time (many times I don’t), an EQ gets patched-in and tracked with. Or if I don’t have time even for that (many times I don’t), it’s done at mix or anytime between once that take is tracked and the mixing stage.
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Post by drumsound on Sept 17, 2024 12:26:06 GMT -6
If the mic choice is close, EQ gets you there. I've no shame to use it. I almost always EQ BD in tracking and STILL use EQ on the mix. There's a lot more information once the overdubs and vocals are there, so my tracking EQ might not have caught everything the track might need.
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Post by skav on Sept 17, 2024 12:34:19 GMT -6
What about stereo tracking? The typical suspects, stereo acoustic, drum overheads, gang vocals etc
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Post by nick8801 on Sept 17, 2024 12:59:54 GMT -6
Only if I’m recording a sparse performance or song. For example, I have a piano player friend who records at my place. My piano is dark and I always brighten it up when I mix it. The next time he’s here I plan on using some germanium eq’s I have to sweeten it up and get more of the feel I want recorded straight away. Some eqs are more forgiving than others though. I don’t think I’d do too much carving early on. Just sweetening, but very production dependent.
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Post by bgrotto on Sept 17, 2024 20:34:22 GMT -6
I always endeavor to fix it in the tracking. If that means EQing to tape (and it usually does!), then so be it.
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Post by ragan on Sept 17, 2024 22:00:52 GMT -6
I don't really distinguish between mono sources and stereo source as far as whether I want to EQ. If I want something to sound different and I've taken mic choice/placement as far as I can, I EQ it, be it mono or stereo.
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