How to Record a Singer-Songwriter: Part 1

Neumann & award-winning filmmaker Geert Verdickt show you how to record a singer-songwriter with one mic.
Presentation, Concept, Art Direction: Geert Verdickt
Script: Alphonse Gustafson
Guitar & Vocals: Joachim Rust
D.o.p.: Igor Gaasbeek
Camera Assistant: Toon Persyn
Sound Engineer: Reinhoud Maes
Motion Graphics Designer: Axeli Virtanen
Recording Engineer: Sebastian Schmitz (Portfolio Manager Microphones / Neumann)
Mix Engineer: Alphonse Gustafson
Location: Watt Matters Studio, Bielefeld/Germany
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[@FretlessFury]

Can we just take a second and appreciate the incredible timing of this one-take video. To all involved, my hats off to you. Wow.

[@ruchirsajwan]

Agree

[@jakeloban]

This is 5th one I've watched. Leave it to Neumann to blow everyone out of the water.. again.

[@markbernhardt6281]

@Davian Arian I know, nobody cares.

[@paulabraham7968]

indeed

[@travboat]

Yeah the forethought that went into this is top notch - I love the overdubs describing the technical aspects, and then it goes back to him speaking in the room. Brilliant.

[@jakethacker3724]

You just set the bar so high for every single educational video I will ever see from here on.

[@jakethacker6057]

Bro I didn't remember commenting this then I realized it wasn't me lol

[@darrenwatsonmusic]

Sounds great. This method depends on a really good sounding room though. I record in a not so great space at home so I close mic the guitar and the vocal with a ribbon and condensor respectively using figure 8 pattern nulls. Works a treat.

[@TheToneLounge]

These videos are just outstanding. The audio (of course) is great and the production of the videos is stellar. Filmed in one shot? Wow, I have a hard time not messing up when I make videos lol. Despite doing a lot of recording myself, I always learn something from this series. Amazing content. Cheers

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Thank you for the warm words 😊. We're glad you like it!

[@MuscleEire]

My sentiments exactly, beautiful presentation guys thank you

[@ianschofield7749]

Your timing is again amazing, I’m in this very situation at college. Thanks

[@MuscleEire]

Amazing video 👌

[@benasaro1043]

Excellent video! One mic, one performance, no phase issues and lots of emotion. Killer! Really good performer, too.

[@jamespaulmitchell]

thanks for making these - they're great, hope you will continue the series!

[@jebmcgovern3744]

it's great that you do these. Much love

[@vonotebook]

Always perfect videos and tutos … bravo ! :)

[@ToborDixon]

Another great presentation! Can not wait to listen to all of them.

[@betweendreamssessions]

This is an amazingly helpful video. Really appreciate the attention to detail in production too. We making living room sessions and love the one mic vibe

[@aleena.janjua]

Amazing set of instructions! A BIG THANK YOU to the whole team that comes up with these great ideas! ❤️

[@Gusseq81]

Awesome and smooth transitions between artist performance and explanations. Very well approached

[@vb_gh]

Very good series. Thank you.

[@aaronshortmusic]

Excellent series. Thanks!

[@cassionmoura]

Thank you so much for the (as always) great content. Learning a lot from you guys, I'm a proud and happy long time KM 183 pair owner.

[@400_billion_suns]

This video series is so well-done and incredibly helpful. Thank you very much Neumann!

[@rossmcculloch187]

Absolutely brilliant video! Amazing singer and guitarist.. blown away!

[@randyconcepcion3897]

Wow! I sure have learned some things which I can use for my you tube performances. Thanks!

[@moqtev]

Excellent video and a pleasure to listen to Joachim - thanks :-)

[@VipinMishraProject]

Your videos and the sound on them is just awesome. It makes learning fun.. I’m gonna try this today for a KZbin video. I have a U 87 so I’ll use that. Thanks again. ✌🏼🙂

[@chadracine]

Loving these videos and great song and performance as well.

[@jimivoid2801]

Such a beautiful presentation.

[@gustavklint3157]

This series is absolutely genius. Host is brilliant, audio flawless, atmosphere. I've rarely watched a video making me so warm inside. Just outstanding work. Thanks guys (herzlichen dank)!

[@anneleblanc910]

This video is the best i’ve ever seen in my life and it perfectly answers the questions I had, from the bottom of my heart: thank you! 🥰

[@kevinthompsonmusic1435]

This is perfect. Thank you so much for the tips!

[@christopherwood1668]

I never subscribe after just 1 video… but this was an incredible tutorial, possibly the best one I’ve ever seen on KZbin! It was soooo good! I’m going to enjoy looking through all your work in the next weeks 😇 subscribed!

[@iknikblackstone9082]

killer sound, killer riff, killer song !

[@jepphenry]

Came here for the tutorial and stuck with the amazing singer performance! And yes, all the one-shot video is just too perfect 👍🏻

[@jake732iw3]

This episode is really well made!

[@juicylucy5797]

The only video on KZbin on this subject that explains the importance of turning the mic upside down to get the correct balance between voice and guitar.

[@erinbaysinger3627]

This is by far the best educational video I've seen in a very long time 👏

[@panszaman]

Sounds great, I will definitely try to record myself today with this approach :)

[@c4c_music]

amazing work! really well done! keep it up :)

[@edelcorrallira]

Just ideal. Been working on a song, realized I get a very poor performance when recording both instruments separately... But this way, I can actually change from tracking to performing which is much more organic Thank you!!!

[@alex0508bass]

Outstanding video! Thank you!

[@powerfulriches]

Great Voice, Great Video

[@daveowens]

These are incredible videos - thanks Neumann! So much information, yet presented in a palatable way.

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Thanks for the feedback, Dave! Take care!

[@1123aandl]

Beautiful song.

[@zephembers]

Ummmmm this is a PHENOMENAL video. The timing, the edit, the shot composition, and the information. Bravo.

[@juuuuuri]

Great studio! Can highly recommend it.

[@huyked]

I love Joachim's voice and his guitar playing.

[@billbarker4907]

Great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@chasehorizon4660]

Great vid! I would love to know more detail about the full gain staging, signal path and any processing 😁

[@tysonshirey1]

Wow this video was so well done! Thanks guys that one put a smile on my face

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Thanks Tyson! Glad you liked it! 😊

[@steveh6632]

All your videos are simply outstanding. Thank you very much. Respect!! Joachim, you rock mate. If you had a Spotify channel I'd follow you, but can't find anything except your KZbin.

[@ToanLePD]

Really helpful video. Thank you for making it

[@brix5475pf]

Nice tips and tutorial.

[@udeeksh]

The best part. This is one take and the guy teaching is most probably not monitoring still he knows it has been nailed. sheer experience

[@jamesblackshear273]

I like doing this exact same thing with a sm57 microphone. Thanks for the great lesson! I just need to remember 2 feet, ear level. This helped me.

[@thaexception3406]

Always informative videos and unique production with it!

[@Esperia-ef9xh]

Beautiful

[@fiddlestickzmuzik]

Great series thanks

[@paulabraham7968]

Thank you. changed my music career

[@TheOldNorth]

Great tips, thank you!!

[@kellyvaughnofficial]

Thanks for sharing! 🎸

[@jeffparkllan8732]

Love this video.

[@Teddyrobinson]

Great vid!

[@JustSomeSound]

Thanks I gonna try this!

[@xkaravay]

I just love you guys for this.

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Thank you 😊

[@diannachang]

Nice video. Love it

[@MrRumorg]

Very helpful! Thank you!

[@felipewozniak]

Great video!

[@rensagalirte]

so coooool! thanks

[@michaeljavelet9537]

So are we hearing a mono feed or did you move the signal to stereo? Sounds wonderful BTW.....

[@DonAntonioCasanova]

This is great 😀

[@PaulWilliamGibson]

Excellent video, all killer no filler.

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

we appreciate the feedback 🙂

[@user-nt1xi9lp7c]

Is this song anywhere on the internet? I can't find it! What a great performer and what an excellent presentation

[@asimioneseioctavian]

Amazing video

[@PhilipBowenMusic]

This is so helpful! I have a Rode NT1-A at home, and I just love this

[@XAVYMARTIN]

Thank you so much! My next upload will be much better due to your great video's!!! Im so thankfull

[@JDiamondMusic]

Amazing video, is the song available any were ? Don’t try to understand me I see the questions in your eyes I love it !

[@ericrogers6099]

Loved this video - absolutely brilliant information and it blows my mind this was all done in one take. By the way, anyone know the song Joachim is playing?

[@b0mMeLb0m]

great work :-)

[@ShriiDev]

Nice video !!

[@philwave8717]

Fantastic! The kind of video you don’t only watch because of the informations you get but more the nice and smooth way of the moderator and musician. Is that beautiful tune an original by Joachim Rust?

[@hrishikeshsonar9008]

This is the first video that I have ever seen. with the least dislikes and decent number of views! Great content! :)

[@bhargavdobhal5327]

Thank You 🙌🙌Very Helpful Video 🔥🔥🔥🔥.

[@kieronconcannon]

Great guitar player.

[@lakshanjaliya7920]

great...thank you very much man....

[@BardofCornwall]

Helpful, thanks.

[@tdrake59]

I learned something new and very useful. Thank you.

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Great to hear that, Tom. Thank you!

[@vipanchivishwanath1038]

Thank you sir.

[@nyfaniloandrianjafy8171]

Can we applaud Joachim Rust, he is a wonderful guitarist and singer!

[@johnhoolihan9452]

Very helpful video. Thank you.

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Thank you! Please stay tuned. More tutorials will follow soon. In the mean time, feel free to visit our homestudio website www.neumann.com/homestudio/en/

[@NoCoverCharge]

Ordered a Tlm103 the other day and wait to get it as soon as it’s back in stock

[@awaken8888]

do you have an episode about recording violin (classical music)? am particular interested in blending close and room sound. thanks!

[@mrchops4099]

That guys awesome! My God

[@damanOts]

This was a really involved ad for a microphone

[@gezor20]

actually what is the microphone you are wearing on your shirt? It gives awesome quality sound :)

[@fadhlirahman8734]

its so cool, i've tried that

[@pieceofdebri]

deadass, I love the little dancing haha.

[@228ANDY]

Very helpful. I will try this myself. BTW the song he is singing is nice. Could you tell me the name of this song? Thanks.

[@ninsan4597]

I want to know the model/ product of mic-stand and shock absorbing accessory that you are using at 5:45 of this video

[@ma.ginger0303]

Love that! Amazing video, great audio! What's the name of that song, I love it!

[@debabratasikder9448]

Great! ☺️

[@ennob1]

this video is gold

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Thank you 😊

[@jslloydedgmond]

Loved this, really helped with my home recording. And PLEASE is great, love the rhythmic beat. I am a beginner and I was trying to learn this style of playing. What tuning has he got the guitatr in . It sounds great. Thanks

[@ericrogers6099]

I think Joachim's playing in Open C tuning (CGCGCE)

[@idahocharley]

Just this one video changed my life! I ran it through Garageband > Legacy > Logic > Spaces > Male Vocal Hall. All that means is, Garageband with Legacy/Logic sounds. Don't ask me how I got it that way. I do not remember. But "Spaces" is the quick way to get different room or venue sounds. Like 'Church' or 'Live Venue', etc. . .

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

We are glad we could be of help 🙂

[@alvis501]

Which interface was used for this recording? Any plugins please ?