OneMic Series - Behind the Scenes @ Sun Studio Part 1

[@alejandroestrella69]

I have learned so much with these videos. This is proof that the room and musicians are more important than the equipment. I cannot believe how good the results sound.

[@danjwalker]

I just acquired an AEA-R88 and can't wait to experiment!

[@onemic-theminimalist]

Enjoy

[@west4coast77]

This is a really compelling series. John shows a good deal of respect for the musicians and videographer to make it work as a team for the best results possible. Love the fact that sessions are at classic recording studios. Great stuff!

[@onemic-theminimalist]

We agree!

[@JacksonTaylorandTheSinners]

Thank god for this mic. The actual mic in this video. The idiot pless blue every track we had there. Not one came out. I was worried after a couple hours in there and ask him if he still had that mic. I had him set it up. It’s the only track we got from our Sun Session. I bought one a week later.

[@onemic-theminimalist]

That's interesting. The studio is definitely not up to today's acoustics and control room tech standards. I don't think I would go there for a conventional recording session. Personaly, I found Pless a pleasure to work with.

[@JacksonTaylorandTheSinners]

@@onemic-theminimalist he was great the first night. I actually really liked him, but he was pilled out of his head. Couldn’t remember where we had the mics the night before so each night was a nightmare. Set up that ate have the time. We went there to record the old school way. He has no clue what he was doing. The only channels that weren’t distorted beyond use was from that mic and that was good enough to put in a record. All on that one mic. It was my dream to have the place to our selves and we had it for three nights, canceled the fourth. He was just to whacked out. He just seemed to want to talk about his dad. Not make a record. One day, we will go back with our own engineer and do it the way we wanted. Love your content and approach to recording. It’s been a profound inspiration and I’ve learned so much. Thank you. 🫡

[@onemic-theminimalist]

@@JacksonTaylorandTheSinners What a shame. Sorry you had to go through that.

[@JacksonTaylorandTheSinners]

@@onemic-theminimalist everyone goes through issues. Pless was going through his. I hope he’s better. We just finished recording at Sam Phillips other studio and they were using the 88 on drums. We’re finishing the record up in OKC and will be loaning them ours to demon. I’m seeing them more and more. You’re definitely spreading the word.

[@BenjaminHare]

I'm embarassed-EMBARASSED, I say-that I'm only just now learning of this channel. This is amazing work you are doing here.

[@onemic-theminimalist]

Welcome aboard!

[@christianmartinez1]

Been studying Al Schmitt and Tom Dowd. It’s nice to see modern examples of his upbringing with physical balance around a mic. So cool

[@onemic-theminimalist]

Couldn't agree more!

[@marloncasin7655]

wow.... my 1st time to watch this behind the scene video, i wish could try it, i hope we have a philippines version of one mic

[@onemic-theminimalist]

Thank you for watching!

[@spunkthecombo]

Thank you for doing these!

[@onemic-theminimalist]

My pleasure!

[@ronnieamighetti8499]

Congrats once again. Awesome project and concept. And super kudos to the film crew too. Amazing visuals.

[@onemic-theminimalist]

Thank you Ronnie, many more to come.

[@MrHhkrohn]

What do you do in the box after the recording? Like kick drum and other eq stuff

[@onemic-theminimalist]

The stereo recording is treated to conventional mastering and in some cases, reverb is added.

[@MartinMonteleone]

Amazing series, I love it. Congratulations for all the passion and dedication to the sound. I would like to ask you if you think there is too much difference between the R88 and R88a. Do you think you can achieve the same tone and warmth? Thanks again foor this series its amazing! Greetings from Argentina!

[@onemic-theminimalist]

There is very little difference in the two versions "sonically" in my experience. However, I only used the R88A once in the Masters of War video by San Geronimo & Friends.

[@IanRTaylor]

I have been doing 1 mic/1 pass recording for the last couple of years and one of the things I love is not using headphones. Drummers especially, play terribly while wearing headphones - they smash and all the low volume cymbal finesse is thrown out the window.

[@greatbyrondo]

Interesting video.... I sympathize with the drummer....it's hard to play softly if you're not use to doing it....! It's like any other drumming technique, it's something you have to work on.... Somewhere, (don't remember where) I read that in the early days of one mic recording, the studios liked using jazz drummers. Jazz drummers could play with the needed rhythmic intensity without being loud....

[@onemic-theminimalist]

I agree, not all drummers can adapt to this process.

[@chrisphill]

@@onemic-theminimalist I practice with these quiet drum sticks and bass beaters from lidwish soulutions, they might be useful in this type of recording session. I am not affiliated with the company in any way, just thought it might be helpful.

[@jonesvox1]

Early producers requested drummers only use brushes until they could prove they could play softly with sticks. It takes a lot of finesse and restraint….a talent not a lot of drummers ever learn.

[@user-rr3yw9dn1l]

Why didn't yall put the sound blocking boxes in front of the drummer? They were right by the drummer.

[@onemic-theminimalist]

Because that would block the sound to the one mic in the room.

[@mdrumt]

Double post!?

[@onemic-theminimalist]

yes

[@Barabyk]

I've never found better thing than wallet :D

[@onemic-theminimalist]

Funny how that is.

[@user-rr3yw9dn1l]

Elvis didn't stand where he put the black tape elvis stood by the sound booth door.

[@onemic-theminimalist]

That is not correct - they have photos.

[@guitarman1477]

A fucking drummer without brushes?