[Jeff Richie]

Thanks for that Peter, really appreciate all the advice I’m getting.

I think that’s probably the answer – multi tracking it, not sure if I’ll be able to get pro tools (or similar) though as no plans to have a lap top on location, i can imagine it will be a monumental hassle putting separate tracks together if not though.

I’m sure it’s possible to mix down three (or so) separate audio tracks, however I’m a bit concerned about possible phasing.

we have two zoom mics and the option of a shot gun mic.

we can probably get hold of radio mics and have them going into a zoom.

far from ideal as stated.

And just for the record, the problem isn’t prima donna performers or a suicidal insistence on recording in the worst possible conditions!
These are set pieces that have to be done like this, sorry for not being able to give more details but I’m sworn to secrecy as its quite an original idea.

JR

[Jeff Richie]

totally agree Bob and Peter.

the trouble is these are one off performances – there’s no way to fake it or do nice clean takes in a studio.

I have to record these bands outside. I’ve got some pretty quiet locations, I’ll keep mic gain as low as possible and get the mics as near to the band as possible.

What I really want to know is if there’s any trick I’m missing, is there anything else i can do to limit the ambient background noise such as recording from above rather than below? Using a shotgun mic instead of a stereo pair etc?

thanks again for looking at this

JR

[Jeff Richie]

Thanks for the reply – ‘hiding the mics’ has been our best solution but sometimes its not possible.

I’m not sure if boundary mics will work for us as we’re outside and have no flat surfaces for them, they would work best on a stage as you suggest but we don’t have that luxury.

It’s a tough one for sure.

JR

[Jeff Richie]

thanks for the reply Bob.

Its for a film so mics will kind of ruin the illusion.

cheers

JR