

These vary enormously depending on the number of microphones you need. All computers and/or soundcards have such preamps/converters, but they are usually not very good so some kind of external converter (interface) is usually necessary. Before the A/D conversion all microphones need to go through a preamp to increase the level. These days most people record directly to a computer, and so when using a traditional microphone, there is a necessary conversion process from the analogue domain to digital. Startup Saxophone RecordingĪ few years back I would have recommended a Shure SM57 (or SM58) as this is a great versatile mic, very useful for stage work as well (which it still is of course), and being a dynamic mic does not need phantom power. You may find it useful to read the article on microphones at first. These methods work for me and are based on a lot of trial and error as well as years and years of observing great engineers and asking questions. This article is based on my experience playing the saxophone on recording sessions, and also recording saxophones while working as a producer/sound engineer sometimes alongside some of the best sound engineers in the world in some top studios. What about spill from other instruments?.A very important question to ask yourself: “Do I want to include the sound (ambience) of the room with the saxophone?”.CaféSaxophone Our friendly and informative discussion forum.Arranging Composing Voicing, backings, rhythm.

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