How to Record - Lesson 6: Microphone Placement Basics - Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro

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In Lesson 6 of the "How to Record" series, Warren discusses some microphone placement basics. He demonstrates various miking techniques on electric guitar, acoustic, guitar, and piano.
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[@rexhelley1828]

Not only is he a great producer, also a great musician.. So much respect!

[@Producelikeapro]

Marvellous Rex Helley! Thanks ever so much!!

[@ScottFuckinRitchie]

Warren rips!

[@RC79100]

watched almost all his content over the years and hardly enough is said about his fabulous guitar playing - he’s a ringer!

[@zip7806]

Just wanted to say Thank You for being Real and genuinely experienced. Great personality, Humility and Honesty. Your the one Channel I can rely on time and time again.

[@dharvell]

I have been recording on a home studio set up (of various configurations, depending on the iteration and budget of each iteration). Today, I ran across your video series and have watched them, up to this point, in their entirety. While a lot of what you cover is review I have learned a lot about WHY I have come to use the techniques I have picked up, over the years. It's great to learn the mechanics and physics of various techniques. Now, I can take what I have learned, up to Lesson 6, and continue to do what I love with more confidence and a greater understanding of the "how" AND the "why" of studio recording. Thank you for your efforts on these videos. I have enjoyed them to this point and can't wait to watch, further!

[@billyrayvalentine7972]

Hey Warren..I'm going through your entire series just to see what new information and skills I can learn from you. I've recorded several.albums and a few thousand demos but I never want to stop learning..

[@thecapsicumkid4740]

I have a piano arriving today. So as you can guess I'm itching to record something. This video has helped me heeps! Keep doing what you're doing Warren, you're a legend!

[@88batterista]

Warren, thanks for a great video. I have just tried out the stereo microphone technique on an acoustic guitar. A revelation! It immediately improved my recorded sound. Thanks again!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Paul I Wonderful!! So glad to be able to help!! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@thelonewolfofficial1671]

I like this series a lot. I have started a small studio in Portugal, Coimbra, and have been watching your "how to record lessons." It is helping me a lot, as I am recording my first ep soon as well! Your guitar playing is amazing, and your piano playing is pretty nice as well.Thanks for your time in doing this excellent channel.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +thelonewolfofficial I'm so glad to be able to help! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@rockymountainrocker5630]

Thank you ! Awesome video series. Tons of great information. My mixes have gone from basement tapes to actual studio mixes thanks to you.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Strat Cat You're welcome!! So glad to be able to help!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@CalvinBacon]

Amazing video thanks so much for the clarification and the examples to make it even more clear why you work the way you do! Super helpful and will use those tricks in my next recordings!

[@grumpyoldmanracing]

Hey warren. Thanks for your channel. You are by far the most useful dude out there when it comes to audio production short of paying for a course.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Tim Jackson Wow!! Thanks very much for your kind words I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@aeron7152]

Great video! Thank you a lot. And btw, something about the way you play your guitar is really hypnotizing :)

[@philsackett7341]

I have watched a bunch of your vids by now. Something I have noticed is that you are a very skilled guitarist. I know you play other instruments as well, but your git-box playing sounds especially honed. Nice stuff mate!

[@Producelikeapro]

Aw shucks thanks Phil Sackett I really appreciate! I am a guitar player by trade and always recorded as well in tandem. Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@Cugelclever]

I absolutely love your piano. Very unique.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Aaron Singleton Thanks! Yes I love my old Piano!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@HollerAtcherBoi]

Warren! Thanks for all of your detailed and informative videos, I have learned a tremendous amount just from your channel alone. I am currently using a CAD gxl 2400 condenser mic (do you have any opinions on this mic?) and am looking to upgrade. I'm looking for the highest quality, most versatile microphone I could buy in the $400 dollar range. I mainly record hip-hop and R&B vocals, along with acoustic guitar. I would be so grateful if you could throw a couple recommendations my way! Thanks again for helping all of us out!

[@noreaction1]

This is really great man, keep it up you're a great teacher. And the video flows very smoothly credit to the editor too

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks noreaction I really appreciate it! Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@morleychallenged]

I got hurt on the job, but I never lose the itch. Thanks Warren.

[@HowardH]

Warren, thanks for the tips. I'd love to see your take on recording violin and brass. I find that when I'm recording strings, mic placement makes a huge difference depending on what feel, and emotional dynamic the strings are going for. An example would be close mic for parts with a lot of attack (Think Elenor Rigby) so they really pick up the bow / rosin sound, and attack. Also, since I'm often layering my own strings I'll emulate depth of field by doubling parts at increasing distances from a large condenser mic to add that orchestral depth.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Howard Hedger I agree 100%! I love recording strings, nothing like it! I will close mic each instrument in a quartet, run a Blumlein where the conductor stands and also a pair of spaced room mics. Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@jeffreycorcoran4964]

When your miking a bass cab is the mic placement the same as a guitar cab Also what type of microphone do you usually use. Thanks for all the great videos

[@PieterGNel]

I love your Spitfire Painting in the background. Its my favorite aircraft :), great video as well! I really enjoy the way you interact. No cheesyness haha, have a good one!

[@Producelikeapro]

H+Pieter G. Nel i Haha yes I love Spitfires! It's also the name of my studio! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@honzakalnik]

Hi Warren! Huge fan of yours here. Thanks to your videos my recordings got so much better. Right now I'm recording a lot of folk/country music where the acoustic guitars are very important. My question is for the acoustic guitar mic placement. I tend to record each guitar take as a XY stereo pair (as you show in this video), but you said you would use it only in singer/songwriter songs. The songs I am recording are not just one guitar and a singer but more of a whole band (bass, keys, guitar, lead vocal, harmonies) songs. Should I switch from recording the guitars with the XY stereo technique to one mic mono placement somewhere around 12-14th fret (as you show in your other video)? If not, should I keep the stereo pair always hard left, hard right? Because sometimes I think I get some weird artifacts and I'm not sure if it's the mic placement technique or if I'm doing something wrong somewhere else (for example when doubling the guitars and using the XY stereo pair). Thanks a lot for your answer, would appreciate your advice so much! Greetings from Czech Republic!

[@dylanschad7207]

Hi Warren, love your videos, but I very rarely see you do videos about piano recording. Any chance of us getting a more in-depth look at your favourite piano recording and mixing techniques?

[@julian65886]

Loved the Needle and Damage!!!!!!!!!!

[@nathanbieber2840]

have you tried taking 2 57s paralell alligned but one exactly 1 inch lower behind the other, on a guitar cab.. then flip the pol. on the one further from the cab. sounds pretty cool.

[@JeffreyGFlegler]

I think I may try a figure eight setting for live tracking vocals and piano concurrently.

[@KosmasLapatas]

Hi! Perfect video! If you could borrow 4X AKG 414, 2X Neumann TLM 170i, 2X Neumann U 87, 2X Gefell M930 and 2X AEA R44C mics which ones would you use for a yamaha c3 on a livingroom?

[@louisbrown7345]

hey thank you for this Warren . would you please tell me wich microphone did you use here in order to capture your piano ? thanks a lot

[@patrickcarroll1754]

Warren, it is you the one who is marvelous. But, yes, I’m getting there.

[@beatarcheologzt]

Thx for these videos. I'm learning a lot. I wish I could get my hands on that Lewitt :)

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi rapofgod yes great mic! Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@grahamwilson2164]

Hi warren, great videos bro, thank you.....I am recording vocals soon, I have a sm58 and a budget large diaphragm condenser, I have a small bedroom.....how would you go about getting the best recording possible, thanks

[@SkinnyJeansLive]

hi there...i have one AKG C414 and one Neumann TLM102...how would you position the mics for an upright piano recording? (i would also have a matched pair of Rode NT-5...but they might not be better for that purpose?)

[@paolotonolo1140]

Mr.Warren.. you were an exceptional guitarist!, oh by the way I noticed that wonderful little plaque of the Yellow Submarine, you didn't by any chance get that in the town where you were born ? Lol

[@douglyons4518]

Did the Lewitt LCT 550 get replaced by the LCT 441 Flex? I don't see a 550 in Lewitt's catalog now (May 2021).

[@smagherini]

Hey Warren how would you record a sax in a home recording setup ? What mic would be ok to use ? What are the differences between soprano , alto, tenor and Bari ? Cheers from Italy

[@marcpille4977]

Good day sir, right now the gear that I have is a BM-800 Condenser Mic and a V8 Soundcard Console, I'm using Audacity for recording on my Laptop, and I have a decent sized room for my studio (still working on the Soundproofing and Acoustics Foam) It seems that we can't get to record, process, and mix the vocals to the minus one audio. Any suggestions for a better recording experience for our Song Covers? Thank you!

[@iamkingriot]

it's scary how talented you are

[@effyiew7318]

You have a very laid back approach which I like. Nothing's a big deal. Throw the mic up. If it sounds good, you're good to go. If not, move it. Don't fret too much about other sounds in the room or bleed... Just get a sound you like an go. It's a refreshing change from the super-anal approach where people want to record instruments in an anechoic chamber. Also, your approach and attitude I'm sure keep stress levels a lot lower during the session. Thanks for the video!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much! That's great insight! All of my friends that make music for loving are like this! The experts who tell us we are doing it wrong aren't making money in music. What sounds best is best! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@IntheDAW]

I love love love this video

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks Jerry Mateo I really appreciate it! Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@nathanbieber2840]

really captures a lifelike repro

[@samknaak]

Love that you have a guitar body just layn' around. So like my studio! haha... great lesson... Next step teach em using multiple mics. We never just use one no most things! ha... nice!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Sam Knaak Haha yes that's a Telecaster project that I am in the middle of! Have a marvelous time recording! Many thanks Warren

[@samknaak]

I just put up a video with a Tele I put together that has Tom Short pups in it. Check out my DIG jam video. thats a project Tele

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Sam Knaak ok sounds great! Thanks for watching and commenting! Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@RobertsSouza]

Why is that the bottom microphone, the left one, keeps clicking during the acoustic guitar demo? There is a click sound that I'm not sure it is the pick

[@mcneillmama50]

My problem is where to set the mic stand and mic angle when I'm playing piano and singing. No one ever can set it right for me. The mic is either blocking my view of the music or trying to attack me by falling down or too close to the keys and I'm hitting it with my hands? What's the angle for the mic stand?

[@cadeallen7210]

Hey Warren, have you ever recorded an orchestra/ensemble? I think this would make a really cool video if possible.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi ***** I have many times! That is a great idea for a video!! Thanks very much I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@richardsisk1770]

Is that a Baldwin Acrosonic piano? Thank You

[@nathanbieber2840]

ive done XY with a pair of C414s not top and bottom like that though.. that sounds great... even over youtube ha

[@PetervanderPlaat]

Thanks for this great tutorial. What is your opinion about dual element microphones like the AudioTechnica ATM250DE. Do you it your self of do you use 2 mics itself ?.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Peter van der Plaat That's a great question! I am going to try out that Lewitt Mic, the REX640 I think? That has a dynamic and a condenser and is deigned for Kick to give you accurate phase/polarity but create the click and the low end thud at the same time. I heard Bob Thorn use it the other day at his studio and it sounded great! I see the Audio Technica is the same idea so I expect there will be similar results. Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@bloodlord1989]

The spaced mics on the Piano sounds great. The quality is good as the instrument recorded sample packs sold from many good companys like toontracks. If i didn't have a good quality recorded Piano sample pack and had the money and you made one i would buy it. Great video overall, mics are my weak point in knowledge within engineering and had little knowledge of stereo mic placement till now.

[@bloodlord1989]

blood lord Also i'm a big stereo lover lol. I make use of stereo from everything even a little bit on bass. Mostly because i prefer headphones like most music junkies since we love taking our music with us everywhere and can't haul high quality speakers with us everywhere lol. can't imagine someone on the train with high quality speakers just to listen to music.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi blood lord thanks I really appreciate it! Glad I can be of help and thanks again for sharing. Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi blood lord I love panning things around, lot's of fun! Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@ytnsanw]

Warren, which Pacifica do you have? Is it the PAC600? How do you like it? Looks like a great - and versatile - guitar. And about your burgeoning career as a session keyboard player - don't give up that day job...

[@srvfan2009]

awesome!

[@andrealeone7470]

which mics do you use?

[@tylercox2]

Hey Warren. You have me curious about these Lewitt mics. I was planning on getting the AKG C214 but I've read a little about the Lewitt LCT-540 being better. any advice?

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +tylercox2 Great question! All I can say is personally love using the Lewitt's, the LCT550 is a favourite mic of mine and gets used all the time! Happy New Year! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@SHONROPER]

If you own the guitar cab Like a 4x12 take the back off and Caulk all the joints even take the plastic handles off and caulk them then re-screw, it really tightens up the tone big time and gets rid of rattles.. while its open tighten up the speakers as well, they vibrate and get loose. s136.photobucket.com/albums/q170/silverfrost1/f5c57663.jpg

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Shon Roper Thanks for the fantastic tip!!! That's very cool indeed! Thanks very much I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@milracing73]

Love it

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +seth miller Thanks very much I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@nzpatm]

Another awesome video! I tried your 'micing the body with 1 mic' today in a session, and it sounded great... one question however, what if the acoustic guitar has a cut away shape? Do you still go with the same setup? I'm guessing the tone will chance and there will be less body, will be interested to know your thoughts! Cheers, Patrick.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Patrick Monaghan Great question! The cutaway does effect it, I do still do it, otherwise if it doesn't work too well I do the 12-14th on the neck and that sounds great! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@RSilversurfe]

I usualy just use flashlight close to cab grill to locate rim of the speaker and than i move from there. Easy way to find speaker and position your mic😊

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi ChrystAL Sahacic agreed! Me too! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@abbasahmedlp]

whats the tune at 10:44 ???

[@schnowtza]

Great video, answers many basic questions for us guys that are new to recording...I look forward to trying out your techniques. Thank you for all that you share! I was wondering if you have any experience with the Western Electric 639B (Known as "The Birdcage")? I found one for like $10 bucks, and picked it up. I read up on the history, and found that they were pretty ground-braking microphones, (and worth quite a bit, too) but I have not been able to find any references to them being a desirable vintage studio microphone. I was thinking it might be useful in some way, perhaps a high quality utility microphone? If not, I still like it as an interesting center piece...it's a really nice looking piece of gear!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +schnowtza Wow that's a fantastic deal on the mic!! Congrats! It might be great as a trashy cool mono room mic! Please let me know how it sounds!! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@schnowtza]

I certainly will let you know..I'm really interested to see what this mic can do, it could be a real gem. It has been used for recording orchestras, and for TV overheads as well, even into the 80s.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +schnowtza That mic looks really cool! I hope it sounds amazing too! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@GaryHollingsworth329]

when you were playing on the piano I noticed a volume swell when you held out a chord. Is this due to compression?

[@lorenzodalba6962]

please someone answer this question, i loved this sound

[@ChristianReindl]

you´re a great guy :) !

[@fry3810]

Greetings Warren! I was wondering how one should go about setting mic levels. Is it good practice to record with a loud amp and low mic gain, or just the opposite? Thanks

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Lucas, great question! I would make sure you print hotter enough levels. Sometimes guitar amps have to be loud to sound great, so you have to get the right sound and then adjust from there. Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@Zilegil]

I know this is an old vid. But for mono do you think an SM-57 would give a decent piano recording? Or should I go for something fancier or closer to what you’re using? I’m talking upright here. Also I’d like to record solo piano, not for a mix

[@Producelikeapro]

A 57 often gives the best results!!

[@Genious.]

A related question: Is there a specific instrument that you, not necessarily dread, but look forward to recording with a microphone less than anything else? And an unrelated question: Have you ever heard Stuart Goldsmith speak? He does a podcast called the Comedians Comedian and when I first heard it, I SWORE it was you. But I'm practically 'Merican, so we probably think all British accents sound exactly the same. Anyway, thanks for all of these great videos.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Daniel Drader Hmm interesting question. These days I love record everything, I've pretty much recorded every instrument there is multiple times! I don't know Stuart Goldsmith...or is it really me? Ha Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@AlexJohn2us]

Sending You Lots of .... ENERGY@ ENCOURAGMENT Warren.... You Are a Gentleman Sir Indeed @ a Natural God Talented Teacher. I AM ENJOYING YOUR COURSE EMENSLY "MUSICBROTHERzz KEEP ROCKIN".... Until next time BE ENERGISED Love 2 u @ your family Love AlexJohn x

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi AlexanderJohn Sutherland Thanks very much for your very kind words indeed I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@DerekWhitaker]

I've been hearing a lot of great stuff about the Avantone Audio CV-12 and that it was even used for the vocals on Taylor Swift's new album. For the price it seems like a must buy. Any chance you've tried it out?

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Derek Whitaker thanks for the message! No I haven't yet tried that mic, I definitely will! Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@Vindbringer]

Why is your XY position not Blumlein? Does that change when it is cardioid and not fig 8 pattern?

[@XxXGuitarL0VXxX]

Xy is when the microphones are in cardioid and blumlein is when they're in figure 8. Blumlein will obviously sound different because you'll be capturing more room tone.

[@nathanbieber2840]

sup card... sounds like how they used to do it in the vinyl days

[@michaelparson-mcnamara782]

Another good one. Do you think the Lewitt's are on par with the C-414b/uls? My pair of those are long gone and I wonder if I'd like the new AKG versions. The Lewitt's get consistently good reviews, so I am interested, since you seem to really like them.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Michael Parson-McNamara thanks for the great question, honestly I think they match much better. My pair of LCT550's may only have Cardioid mode only but I use them all the time! Fantastic mics! Plus a pair is very inexpensive compared to the 414. Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@michaelparson-mcnamara782]

Produce Like A Pro Good to know! I don't have any multi-pattern mics currently, and had been reading up/checking out the LCT 640 and the Mojave MA301fet. I have an MA200 and MA101fet which I am very pleased with, thought they're both cardioid only, so I'm "shopping" for multi-patts. I don't have a pair of any of my mics, yet, and getting a pair of multi's seems the most sensible path. I assume you have lots of mics, and that would be a good video, comparing the common studio staples to the newer imported options.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Michael Parson-McNamara thanks for the great comment. Yes I agree a pair of switchable pattern mics would be a great idea. I do have quite few mics and I will definitely be doing a shootout of quite a few of them in coming videos. Have a marvelous time recording! Many thanks Warren

[@nathanbieber2840]

figure 8 sounds like a popular method.. thats the piano i hear everywhere seems like

[@tribunation]

Awesome! Brain sponge... iS... GROWING... In a produce like a pro kind of way. :-)

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha tribunation GREAT! Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@elblopex]

came for the audio tips, stayed for the licks

[@larrytate1657]

Warren I have a gear question. I'm a drummer whose recently got into recording. M guitarist has a line 6 spider 4 half stack. We went into guitar center together and it seemed to be one of the best half stack amps they had and she wanted to upgrade from her small amp she had. So we bought for bout 900 bucks. The other day we noticed a lot of people are saying bad things about line 6. The amp sounds pretty good to us and with some Eq, compression, and chorus with studio one we seem to get pretty decent sounds. Would we get better tones to work with using a different brand amp with a tube? Now we are looking into a smaller tube amp for recording in our studio, do u have any good recommendations?

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Larry Tate Thanks for the great comment! That's a huge question! The Line 6 is extremely flexible and offers a huge amount of sounds for a very low price, however I agree there is nothing better than playing through a real tube amp, but you are obviously not going to get that huge amount of tonal options that you get with the Line 6. Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@larrytate1657]

Thanks for the feedback. I noticed line 6 actually has new tube amp called the dt 50. It has the tube plus a lot of the extra technology side stuff for extra sounds. Have you tried it by chance? Can you recommend a good lil tube amp for recording? We'd like to keep at or under $ 1,500 if possible.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Larry Tate I love my Fender Pro Junior, I use it every day and I think it cost me $250? Also the Vox AC15 is amazing! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@jackleyton5504]

Hi Warren. Have you ever used the Beta 57 and do you like it over the regular 57 or the same/less for miking guitar cabs? Im interested.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Jak Leyton Great question! Never liked the Beta for guitars, a little too harsh in the mids for me, however some people like it. Thanks very much I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@Samos12]

+Jak Leyton - Beta 57 & 58 were one of my least successful mic purchases! Couldn't believe how little use I found for them compared to "regular" 57/58s. Personally, I use the old sennheiser 400 series microphones on cabs (MD-405/408/409, all the same capsules). They sound really great, and are nicely different than the standard SM57 sound...

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Samos12 Yes Beta's sound quite harsh, hard to describe, but not very musical at all! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@rickenbacker40011]

I have a question (one remedy i will try is new xlr cables) I feel like my sound is sort of Lo Fi and I want to change that. I use various amps usually vintage, vox and fender other random amps. I use a soundcraft 6000 and a neumann tlm 107 into a focusrite scarlett, I just sort of feel like the segments of the sound pyramids arent filling their role as well as they could. The lows maybe aren't holding up their end of the bargin or the highs sound a little "cheap" if you will. I've tried quite afew things like different micing techniques isolating techniques with eq without eq amps set to 5 5 5, different gain focuses like more amp less gain on the board and vice versa etc etc and I still do not feel satisfied. Am I only not satisfied because I dont have a whole bunch of rack mounts making everything sound great, at what point are we splitting hairs and a what point are we getting a better tone, I need to make sure I am doing everything I can with what I have. I have also tried to reduce signal paths and expand them in different ways I have for tonal refrence My previous recordings, DI just through my ipod and nothing else (i found they sounded great) my 10/10's being various beatle records, king crimson in the 1st and 3rd iterations, tame impala, pink floyd and just a whole bunch of stuff really. I guess really what im looking for is transparency, what i am hearing is what is being recorded, I am not opposed to coloring like say this mic gives a sparkle or this over here gives this. just clear, uninhibited

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +rickenbacker40011 Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! Sounds like you have a great set up and a great understanding of how to use it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@rickenbacker40011]

Produce Like A Pro alright, time shall decide :D

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +rickenbacker40011 I personally love Mics and Mic Pres that add colour to the sound!! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@rickenbacker40011]

Produce Like A Pro always do ;)

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +rickenbacker40011 Haha great! Thanks very much I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@GTCband]

Warren i did subscribe Produce like a pro but where should i go to listen drums samples from you ? Regards tom. I did mix your song and i have to say that song is beauty You are Master tom

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Tom Boc thanks for the comment! Did you sign up on the email list? Please go to www.producelikeapro.com Let me know how you get on! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@jackleyton5504]

I noticed that you are getting a buzz from your cabinet, like we all do, but I was wondering if you deal with it, or does it just get lost in the mix at the end of the day?

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Jak Leyton Great question! Yes I will definitely work on the proximity effect to lessen the buzz! Some times it's fine in a dense mix! Thanks very much I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@jackleyton5504]

+Produce Like A Pro Sorry, that wasn't a criticism. I was actually asking how you can avoid a natural buzz and you pretty much answered my question I think. So if you have a bit of a buzz, you should back the mic up from the cabinet to adjust for it? Great

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Jak Leyton No problem, I didn't think it was a criticism at all! Often the guitars proximity is a huge part of the problem! Thanks very much I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@jonburrellschannel]

I'm producing a country song tomorrow, and I'm thinking about using pro tools instead of ableton but I don't know how to get vst plugins to work in pro tool and not sure they even will?

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Jon Burrell thanks for the great question. Maybe some other people can give their options as well? But I do know that www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_PatchWork/ this works. Let me know how you get on. Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@jonburrellschannel]

Ok thanks man, you have helped me a lot!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Jon Burrell really glad to help! Have a marvelous time recording! Many thanks Warren

[@alliquemal]

As a beginner on recording, i have just one advice for you! ... Your hair looks so much better like this ;)

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Ali Kemal Eren Haha thanks! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@PianoHandsOnFaiya]

Why did the sustained sound from the piano seem to be fading in and increasing in volume?

[@davidrourkemusic]

There's another microphone picking up his voice that they faded in and out

[@cgraugaard]

Wow, distancing the mic from the piano really gives that "Imagine" sound

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi cgraugaard thanks I really parquet that! Yes the imagine piano sound is amazing! A little tape slap on it and we could probably get it pretty close! Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks for your comment, I really appreciate it! Warren

[@jacknicholson2448]

9:01 OMG that’s definitely a B note

[@nathanbieber2840]

omni is a bit muddy.. hard to really hear it in any detail

[@pandapond007]

I actually asked this question in Vimeo too, but recording an upright piano, is it always better to have the piano open from the front as you have here for better sound quality? or is there that much difference?

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +henri samppala Great question! I do like the piano opened up for that for most times, however I love closing the front and miking down from the top! Experiment have fun with it!! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@starboy2013]

The amp and acoustic sounded great....that piano though...no matter how good your micing ...I think you`d be polishing a terd....unless your looking for that sound...and in that case it`s all good.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi jack smith Thanks for the comment, I appreciate it! Haha I love my crappy old upright piano! If I want something clean there's loads of sample out there, but I'm a big fan of the crappy upright sound! Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@starboy2013]

Produce Like A Pro I got one too they have their place...you can even retune them through melodyne...:-)

[@Producelikeapro]

Great jack smith yes I love my crappy old upright! And yes Melodyne can perform miracles! Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@Lou-Solo]

feeed

[@thecrashharder01]

Neil Young eat your heart out. . . .

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha exactly thecrashharder01! I love the Piano sound on After the Gold Rush, 'Til The Morning Comes' is wonderful! Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks Warren