New Marketing Idea...for everyday players....

Both.

Pros if I'm inquiring about technique, theory, etc. I'd much rather hear from an educator or the educated on that type of thing.

Joes if I want practical experience about the same type of gear and gigs that I play. I think that there is a big divide between the pros here, and us weekend warriors in terms of what we can expect in live situations. What is practical for the professional jazz players is not practical for my gigs.

What I would love to hear from everyone on is recording the instrument - pros, joes, studios, living rooms, bathrooms, whatever. I'm on my second round of recording with my Upton, and I'm finding it's as much of a mystery to capture it on a recording just as it is through a live rig. My initial experience was somewhat disappointing, but I just kind of let the studio do what they wanted.

Oh and my wife thinks I'm very handsome, bass or no bass. Most people just stare at the bass.

 

The first time I recorded with it in a studio, there were IMO too many inputs. I also hadn't recorded upright before, and it was not my album, so I just went with the flow. There were stereo condensers on either side, one of those kick drum style mics below, and a DI (straight from the pickup....big mistake). I had to ask to have the DI completely killed in my mix. I could literally hear every movement from the bass. If I breathed heavy, it came through....but I digress. Just thought it relevant to the conversation.

We are doing some home recording stuff now into a decent digital multitracker (to be mixed in a studio later). I don't pretend to know the ins/outs of the recording gear outside of microphones. Audacity is the only thing I've used myself, and that was just for home demos. We started experimenting by sticking a 57 on the treble side, and it sounded decent. I know that probably sounds sacrilegious to some people, but sometimes simple gets the job done. In the rough mixes I thought it sounded fine, with the exception of the E string. The E string notes are definitely not as present. Some of that could be the bass as well, but I suspect it's the mic'ing.

It's funny that you stick an AT on the bass side, because that was going to be my next suggestion when we get to business again. I have a 3035, and 2035.

For good measure a picture of me and my standard with instagram filters applied!

 

Thanks for the offer, but next time is tomorrow at about 11am!

 

See what you've started!

 

Jay,
Put the large diaphragm condenser with the capsule at the same height and 8" -12" out from the bridge, slightly to the E side aimed back across the strings toward the sound post.
If you need more string noise, artifacts, etc... place a SM57/58 or a SDC aimed diagonally into the space where the neck block is on the G side about 6" away, aimed slightly up toward your chest through the bass...
oh yeah... no pick up!!!!!!

 

Yeah you're pretty famous on Facebook right now dude. You're in a sponsored ad! I think it's safe to say that you've made it!

 

I lived and learned from the experience. The only part I worry about is how awful those DI tracks probably sound, as they are not indicative of what my playing sounds like.

Thank you for the insight. I continue to learn every time I record with it.

 

When I was tracking for the release my trio has coming in March we used a Large Diaphragm Condenser (BLUE Microphones Baby Bottle) placed about a foot and a half or so (14inch maybe?) from the strings pointed at the space between the A and D string below the bridge. Sounded like my bass does in a big quiet room which is what I wanted. Once I am able I will post links so y'all can take a listen.

 

Josh,

Definately looking forward to hearing those recordings!

NOW, if you tell us how to replicate that fabulous sound live, on stage (without Bleed or Feedback) you'll instantly become the most loved person on TB.

 

I wish...

 

My bandmates do tend to poke fun at me for breathing too loud while Im playing into a mic....

 

Neddy, Congratulations!!

...but Crocs?!? ...you're wearing a vest man!

 

Edit the crocs out. You're losing street cred!