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A question about recording a whole show

#21
Maybe I should explain a bit more, my bud is going to be having some medical procedures. There is a chance he still may be able to do his shows, but at this early stage he doesn't know exactly what he is facing or the recovery. Most people would not want to put in the work to walk in cold with a show off this type, with no guarantee of actually performing etc. This is a very close friend of mine for several decades. My wish for him is to not miss a single minute regardless of me doing the prep. Nothing would make me happier than the phone call that says, thanks for the support, but I'm good to go! I'm just looking for an easy way to capture a show to learn it verbatim. I don't need separate tracks or any kind of post production. Having his bass separated would be nice, but in no way a deal breaker, I've been at this a long while.
 
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#22
Getting multi-track from the sound system/crew if the gear is capable of it is not impossible. However even with that, 9 out of 10 times it'll take pre-production planning. One cannot walk up to production the hour or two before the show with a memory stick and expect it to happen. Most of the time when I have to learn a band's routine, I use a PDR and a stand. I arrive early to get a location that will give me a good mix.
 
#23
Just get the best recording option available and then use a tool like Logic Pro or Moises to isolate stems to learn and practice. Turn the bass track up to learn. Mute the bass track to practice.

And since it is a tribute band, you can always use the original recordings as a second source to clarify the bass parts, again with a stem splitter.

If you learn the show, and also are familiar with the original parts, if anyone can tell the bass wasn’t perfect in a 14 piece band, well they’ve got a better ear than most.
 
#25
pepj said:
Not sure why the band doesn't have one all ready, but get a regular desk mix to learn the show.
Why would you need more?
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Because a live show desk mix is never balanced for recording unless the drummer and any possible backline is 100% isolated? Personally, I want to hear the drums when learning a show.

I'd stick with a Zoom recorder 30' out front - At least you'll get balance if FOH isn't completely boogered up.

If it is, how many times do you want to sub with these guys?
 
#26
Pocket Dave said:
Because a live show desk mix is never balanced for recording unless the drummer and any possible backline is 100% isolated? Personally, I want to hear the drums when learning a show.

I'd stick with a Zoom recorder 30' out front - At least you'll get balance if FOH isn't completely boogered up.

If it is, how many times do you want to sub with these guys?
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At most it will be 2 shows. Someone did have a whole show recorded, so I do have it covered.
 

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