Music Gear Discussion

**jyoung** · 16 Apr 2008, 06:30 PM

The bass tone is much better there. Not as much "depth" as it should have, but at least it's got some life and color to it.

As for mic'ed bass vs. direct-in bass, a lot depends on the type of amp that's being used.

In general, it's easier to record direct and get a smooth, consistent tone, but the "depth" and "dynamics" of the sound usually suffer, like they do in that track. Mics introduce all kinds of issues for the sound engineer that a direct line in does not, but with the right amount of knowledge, skill, and effort, the end product often sounds better.

**Fe 26** · 16 Apr 2008, 08:20 PM

Originally Posted by Jason

I know what you mean... I've been working with this engineer who keeps everything flat at first until I tell him what to bring up. I like the guitars to stick out when they need to.

That may be true, but I'm just speaking from a philosophical standpoint. If the band is just lifting the singer up, I don't think you can consider your music to be rock n roll.

**Jason** · 17 Apr 2008, 11:43 AM

Originally Posted by wEEman33

The bass tone is much better there. Not as much "depth" as it should have, but at least it's got some life and color to it.

As for mic'ed bass vs. direct-in bass, a lot depends on the type of amp that's being used.

In general, it's easier to record direct and get a smooth, consistent tone, but the "depth" and "dynamics" of the sound usually suffer, like they do in that track. Mics introduce all kinds of issues for the sound engineer that a direct line in does not, but with the right amount of knowledge, skill, and effort, the end product often sounds better.

Yeah I think because I'm on a tight budget and he only does about 2-3 hours mixing per song he probably just figures it's easier to work with the direct track. I might just ask him to try a version with the mic'ed track as well to hear the difference, I always favored mic'ed amps over direct (and I busted my ass to get both tracks for him to work with). Thanks for listening btw.

Originally Posted by buttcheeks

That may be true, but I'm just speaking from a philosophical standpoint. If the band is just lifting the singer up, I don't think you can consider your music to be rock n roll.

good point.

**Anthony** · 17 Apr 2008, 12:30 PM

I'm going to get mykozo to do my shit, because he works for sex, drugs, and rock and roll. (And money)

**Josh** · 17 Apr 2008, 01:02 PM

I'll record you live on a 4 track machine that records on cassette tapes. Your record will be recorded as fast as you can play it and mixed in an hour.

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