Live show recording

by **musikwerks** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 12:46 pm

Hi all.

It's looking quite likely that I am doing a live film/dvd in 2 weeks with an overseas artist. It's an acoustic show but will require a lot of crowd miking as it will be mixed in stereo and 5.1.

My main guy is on a gig in Darwin and has said he can do it but I am looking for another option in case that falls through.

Show must be recorded at 24/96 with no hiccups. You must have the ability to record a main and an identical backup simultaneously.

One vocal, one acoustic guitar. Lots of crowd. Enmore Theatre in Sydney.

Anyone?

by **no-fi** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 3:21 pm

you need whoever recorded this live video.....
:-)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkK_Vm45gbo

by **waitup** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 3:53 pm

no-fi wrote:you need whoever recorded this live video.....
:-)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkK_Vm45gbo

That sounds AMAZING.

by **Gian** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 4:34 pm

waitup wrote:
no-fi wrote:you need whoever recorded this live video.....
:-)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkK_Vm45gbo

That sounds AMAZING.

Is that sarcasm?

by **TimS** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 4:35 pm

Must be - it was terrible!!

by **rick** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 5:24 pm

its a big name artist guys great credit if you can get it ... put your thinking caps on

by **waitup** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 5:54 pm

Gian wrote:
waitup wrote:
no-fi wrote:you need whoever recorded this live video.....
:-)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkK_Vm45gbo

That sounds AMAZING.

Is that sarcasm?

Yes.

by **Mark Bassett** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 6:06 pm

I love double meanings

by **Chinagraf** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 6:13 pm

Kristian I have a friend here who does exactly what you're after but I don't know how his bookings are for that date. I'll buzz him and if he's interested I'll get in touch.
Cheers.

by **heathen** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 6:17 pm

Holy shit Katy Perry!!!!!! I'm there for sure, oh yeah!

Oops, wrong night. :)

If my gear were'nt packed into a wardrobe, with lots of other junk in front of it I'd be happy to do it, but it is so I can't.

Though still it's not fair leaving someone on standby either I reckon, either they get the job or they don't.

by **musikwerks** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 6:23 pm

I always have a plan B.

This particular job is very important to me. I'm not risking anything, but I'll have a decision in the next few days. It won't be a "day of the gig" call.

I should clarify you're going to need to supply all gear/splitters/mics as well.

by **heathen** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 7:58 pm

musikwerks wrote:It won't be a "day of the gig" call.

Fair enough, yes even a plan C is good sometimes too Kris I agree. Hope it works out.

by **Mickstape** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 11:54 pm

heh i put my hand up for that one.

will a mbox mini and a behrenger c2 do?

oh damn you need 96kHz..... and some ummm talent.

looks like i lucked out again!

who is the artist btw?

because if it is Katy Perry i don't wanna be anywhere near the joint. Ewwwwww

by **Kurt** » Sat Aug 08, 2009 3:42 am

Why would you need splitters AND mics?

by **musikwerks** » Sat Aug 08, 2009 8:02 am

Splitters so as not to interfere with the house system.

Mics to mic the crowd/room appropriately.

by **heathen** » Sat Aug 08, 2009 9:10 am

Mickstape wrote:
because if it is Katy Perry i don't wanna be anywhere near the joint. Ewwwwww

Yeah I guess I agree there, she does'nt have many redeeming qualities.

by **ChrisW** » Sat Aug 08, 2009 10:33 am

This may be a side issue, but I would try to enlist at least a couple of mates to act as 'crew'.
You don't want to leave expensive audience mics unattended out in the auditorium.
They'll either be repeatedly knocked over and trampled on, or you'll find an unattached cable dangling from the stand and microphone gone.
Expect the worst, and be pleasantly surprised if everything works out well!

by **TimS** » Sat Aug 08, 2009 11:36 am

ChrisW wrote:This may be a side issue, but I would try to enlist at least a couple of mates to act as 'crew'.
You don't want to leave expensive audience mics unattended out in the auditorium.
They'll either be repeatedly knocked over and trampled on, or you'll find an unattached cable dangling from the stand and microphone gone.
Expect the worst, and be pleasantly surprised if everything works out well!

Valid point Chris.
I have some matched Neumann KM85's that could do crowd recording nicely..
However, I'd have to be chained to the stands if they were in use!!

by **jkhuri44** » Sat Aug 08, 2009 12:06 pm

DPA minitures hanging on the roof :-) problem solved, unlesss thieves get on the roof mid performance :P

by **TimS** » Sat Aug 08, 2009 12:21 pm

jkhuri44 wrote:DPA minitures hanging on the roof :-) problem solved, unlesss thieves get on the roof mid performance :P

or they're spiderman!! ;-}

by **ChrisW** » Sat Aug 08, 2009 1:23 pm

Of course, the DPA owner has to get them up there first!

But anyway, I don't trust anyone in gig situations.
Always keep an eye on your gear and stay sober etc....

by **musikwerks** » Sat Aug 08, 2009 5:02 pm

Nah, you guys are way off. I was planning on putting my U47 smack in the middle of the room. It'll be fine!

by **13thbeach** » Sat Aug 08, 2009 8:21 pm

musikwerks wrote:Nah, you guys are way off. I was planning on putting my U47 smack in the middle of the room. It'll be fine!

Thats a great idea, you could even lay it on the floor (in the most crowded spot for the best results) to get that "in the crowd" sound.

by **13thbeach** » Sat Aug 08, 2009 8:23 pm

I'd put my hand up for this gig. I could do it, but Its to far up the road. I could do the melbourne show if you like??

by **musikwerks** » Sat Aug 08, 2009 9:24 pm

Thanks but it needs to be Sydney. There's a 6 camera film crew, focus pullers, lighting, grip, data manager, etc, etc. Around 20 guys all up, all Sydney based. To move then would kill my budget.

by **qiktune** » Sun Aug 09, 2009 9:37 am

I'd love to assist whomever is doing the job....my only fee would be that the engineer impart some of their knowledge. I'm more than happy to lug gear, set up mics, make coffee, whatever!!

by **musikwerks** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 12:09 pm

Thanks for all the PM's guys. It's great to know there's such an enthusiastic community here. I've got it all sorted now. I'll try and post some pics and info as the event rolls on.

by **bennyboy** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 12:04 am

hey mate maybe be late but plan z if you are stuck i have a tdm pt rig 48k at 68 channel io unfortunatly but ready to go racked up portable done alot of live recordings in its time
along with a realy good arsinale of mics and pres racked once again portable no charge
i work off beer these day as the royalty checks seem to be in my favor
let us know if you get stuck hey
all the best and good luck with it benny

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