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[@armanimelendezjr.9227]

This video is ten years old and I always find my way back to it.

[@portclaire]

Twelve years old, and I always find my way back to the EP that was recorded in this video...

[@sftm999]

That is just an incredibly slick production for such a minimal setup!

[@recordingrevolution]

@cuerdasoxidas The interface has 10 stereo pairs of outputs in addition to the headphone outs. So we just used two of those sent to headphone amps.

[@BeyondtheEndMetal]

Graham, the instrumentals/vocals/production of the song is beautiful..it all sounds so natural....good to see someone setting a live band recording and getting a good sound out of it..I really want to try recorderman mic technique...

[@dnlbellfield]

Great record. Your interface sounds great and so does the band. These videos are inspiring.

[@videosongman]

Looks like a lot of fun Graham! I love the sm57 (I am always shocked at how versatile this little mic is. It basically can record anything) =)

[@Maninthemirrorman]

Love your stuff, subscribed a few months ago and I can't get enough. I've told all my music buddies to check you out!

[@BeyondtheEndMetal]

@BeyondtheEndMetal Everything in this song is sooo smooth....drums and guitars and background vocals are just smooth as heck.

[@DJJBENASIS]

Hey Graham! I have a quick question, what did you use to distribute the headphones to everyone? Does your interface have 4 headphone outputs or did you use an external source?

[@leftyfusion88]

Thanks for posting. This is exactly my plan for when I get a DAW.

[@recordingrevolution]

@adminallen Thanks. The overheads were a pair Kel Audio HM-1s.

[@YahirVergara]

Hey Graham Cochrane, in this type of recording, did you have 4 different headphone amps? the questions is kind of dumb, but I just want to be sure.

[@fiddlefolk]

awesome sound! Thanks so much for all the great tips! Helps a bunch!

[@recordingrevolution]

@psavolaitube I processed normally. Ironically, I had to over-dub some of the vocals later in the studio with an NT1a because the remaining drum leakage in the vocal mic was killing the drum sound in the mix. Did full LCR panning on this yes.

[@SeanCondieAudio]

You really get some killer sounds for the setup you use, great job man.

[@wcmusic2009]

great video Graham, watched at least 5 times and I learn something new every time. I was wondering though what mics are you using on the kick drum and guitar cab?

[@GeoKM]

Nice one Graham. I just bought a Focusrite Liquid Saffire 56, just retrofitting into the studio today 8-) Sound very nice too 8-)

[@recordingrevolution]

@soundofsoul1 Make sure you have the latest drivers and MixControl software. Are you daisy chaining your Saffire with a hard drive at all? That gave me some trouble at one point. Also, updating to a newer free dot release of Pro Tools can help sometimes.

[@KeemIbarra]

Just found your channel my friend, awesome awesome videos. keep em' comin!

[@ryangilesmusic]

thats good to know man, i recently bought a tascam model 24 and while input arent a prob on this mixer/interface for the 4 of us , its great to hear the quality you got with what you had, and playing live together is always more of a vibe than multitracking . did you use a click still?

[@devonbiker]

Just listened to the song then watched the video. VERY impressive and inspiring. Thank you.

[@rosariobellassai8224]

Awesome !!! Merry Christmas to you and your family

[@humayan91]

you sir are a great man!! I've seen all your videos and it's been really helpful. Thanks a lot.

[@recordingrevolution]

@shawnr26 Yep, we overdubbed a couple of parts in the mixing process to fill things out a bit.

[@recordingrevolution]

@leonardocavaco I studied music production in college yes. A lot of good audio schools in the US I'm sure. It would all depend on your budget and why you want to go to audio school.

[@batman32451]

hey dude, just found your vid and really liked it, i'm currently starting up my own band and know nothing about recording but would like to learn. Do you have vids that explain from the ground up basic equipment, software and hookups for a home recording?

[@recordingrevolution]

@batman32451 Just the Focusrite audio interface. no mixer.

[@Garraliposker]

A million thanks for your video tutorials, they are really awsome!

[@54kdangler]

Great video Graham! Thanks. Your voice is beautiful and glorifies Him!!

[@Defensive_Wounds]

The least I have done is 2 inputs. 1 for bass, one for guitar and a room mic (X/Y or M/S for the drums) Usually I do 3 inputs to mic up the drums and one for bass and guitar (via mic input not mic'ing the amp). But if there are vox (not often though) then remove one tom mic and use an X/Y mic to get two toms as a stereo track that you can split later if you wish. I don't use an audio interface - I use the ZOOM H6. It does have audio interface mode but I prefer to be able to use it impromtu without needing a computer/laptop etc right thee, no need for it at all with this recorder! We also use a ZOOMh2N as a room mic/the drum mics if it is not proper mic'ed up. Very similar way of recording, but I always do it bare bones and we jam/record every time live like this. Line out recording is looked down upon for guitars/bass etc but that with a bit of bleed from a room mic that is for the X/Y or M/S drum mic can add that mic-ed amp tone easily plus adding depth by having the line out recording there.

[@Pedrikikiki]

great video! definitely want more of this kind

[@LeonardoSchwengber]

Hi Graham! I like your videos so much! The way you think about equipaments makes me change some opinions about my home studio. Did you study audio engeenering in some school? Do you know good audio producer schools in USA?

[@MrDrumbum911]

Once again Graham your Skillz blow my mind your just straight up awesome dude as is your band this is definitely what you were put on earth to do God bless you bro

[@661247air]

wow this is preety neat, @recordingrevolution, do you have any tips for me for recording a band track for track? I am also limited on tracks i have a 6channel interface as well as a 4track mixer that i usually connect directly to the interface.

[@DopamineOverload]

I'd like to know the answer to that, too... pretty great recording! How did you minimize the bleed from all the mics?

[@psavolaitube]

Hi Graham, Totally love all your videos. Thanks man. Since you used sm57 on vocals (due to drum leakage) so what effect did that have later on vocal eq's ,compressing and so forth compared to vocals done with say NT1A ? Sounds that you used LCR-panning on the mix, did you go fully "orthodox" or make any exceptions ?

[@asecretninja]

Sounds amazing!

[@sventydeman6455]

great recording and video. what mic did you have on the kick drum?

[@IsaacDeanMusic]

That sounds fantastic!

[@TheArticleBand]

Thats awesome I'm getting an 8-Channel Mixer soon and to overheads so I'll finally be able to record my band!!! at that quality oh and one question when I'm recording like that how can I plug in more headphones (as in is there some sort of adaptor for headphone jacks?) anyway sounds awesome man :D

[@HLKobylarz]

Awesome, Can you show how you get separate headphone mixes.

[@moderndaze6204]

How did you deal with individual headphone mixes and how much a person hears of particular instruments? I.e. a keyboard player who in their headphones wants to hear more of themselves, drums, bass, but not as much of vocals and guitars?

[@kingsonbedasto96940]

thanks a whole lot for your videos, tips and everything you do man. it's helped a lot especially me... thanks again and God Bless!!

[@wcmusic2009]

Would you reccomend this setup for live recording, where it is your main mixer and recording interface? If not what would you recommend?

[@noreaction1]

I looked at the back of your interface, what are the line outs for? additional headphone mixes? Also do you have to plug the main outs via quarter inch?

[@Selrisitai]

Could I get a link to the finished song? Just came from an article, "The truth about huge sounding mixes" or something like that and would love to hear how "big" this sounds to my own ears.

[@photonatjag]

I record my 4 piece band (2 guitars, bass drums and 3 vocals) at live shows with 8 tracks. mainly because I only have 8 input tape alesis ADAT. We're a retro band, It works and we have more tracks than the bands we are copying had in the late 50s early 60s.

[@jcallisonsaintsarmy]

Beautiful man! thanks

[@liproc7672]

Graham is the #Man /// Thanks for all the extremely useful videos!

[@JulianFernandez]

Nice vids man... Thanks for sharing! Cheers from Argentina!

[@FigureInDots]

Hi Graham, Can u make a video tutorial on how to setup the seperat headphones mixes? and is it possible to have more then 4 on this interface? or optional can u insert an external headphone amp with multiple outputs. Thanks in advance - and best regards Martin.

[@AllenPendleton]

The drums sound very good for 3 mics. was that a pair of AT's for overheads?

[@danieltv123]

Man, I'm your fan! You made a video about 8 inputs, and other with 1 mic (wich is awesome). Could you make one using 2 inputs? That's what I have here and most people in bedrooms too, I guess. I know I can do one thing at a time, but I want to take advantage of the 2 inputs and learn tricks on it. Thanks

[@claxxalc]

Great vid Graham.

[@TheSickestVillain]

great tutorial and music bro

[@roycefaggotter6860]

I have might Adobe CS6 edite suite in one, corner, drum kit, organ, bass and guitars the other end of the room, and about to record this into a lynix based computer system, which has the Delta 1010LT card, and Ardour Digital work station to record to, so still have some work to do to get software happening fully. Want to try and do what you are doing.

[@rothrecordz3812]

Hi, Great video Graham, just 2 quick questions, maybe a silly one, how are the headphones connected for everyone to be in sync and hear each other? Also, what interface are you using? Thanks

[@entryx3]

It´s pretty easy. You need an headphone amplifier with enough outputs for the band and the signal is just coming from t headphone out from the interface so everyone hears everyone through each headphone. Well that would be my technique and I think it´s the easiest one.

[@Sapdos2]

Lil G Maybe you could just connect the let's say 8 headphones to the line outputs of your interface (which in this case was a Focusrite that has 8 inputs and 8 line outputs). Also this interface comes with a "software" where you can easily send different mixes to each output (headphones).

[@SeanCondieAudio]

Its protools, by Avid. Its pretty pricey but definitely the best for recording. Check out Studio One 2 (presonus) if your in the market and on a budget.

[@cuerdasoxidas]

Hi! really good video! I just wanted to ask you how do you separate the headphone mixes having only two headphone outputs? Thanks!

[@CyrilViXP]

Graham, what's your opion about Philip Newell (and his Project Studios work)? I think, from his point of view, this blanket on the shelf looks funny.

[@ssemperffidelis3003]

Sir, can i ask if focusrite 18i8 can do this set up of recording a band?

[@jericho667]

great vid - and great song as well!

[@marioCazares]

Awesome!

[@husuda]

Great Guys! Very creative and good Sound. :-) Best wishes from Switzerland.

[@Iamsoundofsoul]

Hey Gram i have a lot of problem with my focusrite saffire 24 dsp . What do you do to get your to play smooth or do yours cut off sometime and you have to restart pro tools Im using windows 7, pro tools 9 ,Focusrite saffire 24 dsp help me man because am going to take it back if i cant get it to work with protools better than this

[@hermanmern]

any tips on recording church choir? love the background song... what was it?

[@AllenPendleton]

@recordingrevolution It's hard to see in the vid what they actually are. From the size and shape i was just guessing. they sound pretty good. I like using my sm81's but I also use ADK A-51's cause I only have 2 81's and use them on Hat and snare bottom alot. I'm looking for another matched set of mics to use as overheads. My favorite for OH is 414's but I only have them when I'm tracking in other [laces since i don't own any. i will have to look into the HM-1's

[@MrUnique27]

I Looooooooove that you guys arent afraid to sing for the Lord. Amen man, I JUST FREAKEN LOVE IT. I want to be a part of it.

[@mellontronme]

Cool stuff !

[@TheBlueskyson]

sounds good. well done boys

[@lmaonick4922]

This would have been a great challenge with one mic, like you did in the one mic challenge

[@profugo8119]

I know this might be to much to ask, but, is it possible for you to upload a video on how to set all this up?

[@thegreatshogun2610]

Would this set-up work for Alternative/punk rock for example?

[@Baloong]

Just wanna know what software you guys are using :)

[@forthebirdsNL]

@recordingrevolution And those are zero latency too then? I take it that if you're monitoring analog out of the interface you can't have any EQ or fx out of the computer in your headphones? Isn't it kind of annoying to sing without a little verb or some hi-pass filter on it?

[@nakin01]

can you make a video of how to record a live session with minimum gear?

[@claxxalc]

That drummer looks legit!

[@EverydayKenneth]

very nice set up , id like to do that, plus the best part is the song! thumbs up

[@athuairush235]

Thanks!

[@princetonaudio]

Fantastic!!!

[@silverlordfilms]

what gear should i get 4 a band in my studio

[@gurdjieff46]

Is the Zero latency due to the internal Focusrite software or is something else going on?

[@recordingrevolution]

@HLKobylarz Just did a video on this with the Saffire MixControl.

[@ScottySniper93]

How does the interface connect to your laptop? Firewire I assume?

[@benjamineastwood828]

Hey Gram, I was wondering if you could tell me the device the guitarist was putting up to his guitar to produce a tone. I think it may use vibrations but I'm not sure.

[@ocean457]

+Benjamin Eastwood Ebow?

[@KyTaundry]

Great sound for just 8 channels. If it's a good enough setup for The Strokes to score a multi platinum album, it's good enough for anyone!

[@magicman3801]

Hey, where can I listen to this amazing song ? Thanks :)

[@juanrosac4450]

hello, great vid. no compressor ? do you post compress ?

[@MBS1995]

that's something that's usually done in the mixing phase (which means after the song has been recorded) they're doing a "live studio recording" not a "live stage recording" and the reason im mentioning that is usually everything is pre-set during a "live stage recording" which means the effects and panning and everything would already be set, whenever you record in a studio set up with DAW software, it's best to leave the mixing for after the recording, if you don't and then you won't be able to change it later on.

[@BeyondtheEndMetal]

@AndreySuperstar Looks like a hard drive or possibly a universal audio satellite..but I can't tell.

[@bacondrums]

what plugins do you use?

[@shawnr26]

Towards the end of the track, sounds like you later recorded a Hammond B3. Gotta say nice song!

[@ilike600baud]

sm57 for the win!! Vocal sounds great with it!

[@MrSalvillarreal]

What software are you using ? thanks

[@humayan91]

Can I send you our band's demo to justify how it sounds like and what lacks in it??

[@FaithfulYoungServant]

THANKS FOR THIS MAN

[@classikunity1358]

Thanks man

[@flippytheleper]

yep, I've got one myself and it doesn't care whether I'm using pro tools or logic

[@batman32451]

what kind of mixer did you use?

[@DanRodriguez1]

what a nice tune...

[@lagiator]

@Jimaster79 It's called E-Bow.