Edirol R-44 - PRACTICAL GUIDE Manual page 6

Instrument Recording Techniques
This section describes where to place microphones for various instruments.
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For more about dynamic microphones and condenser microphones, refer to "Microphone Type"
on p. 19 of this guide.
Aim from
the front
Acoustic Guitar
First, the microphone is basically aimed directly at the
front of the sound hole. However, you can also adjust
the distance and angle to the sound hole to fi nd a
sound that you like. When placing the microphone
at an angle, we recommended doing so from the fret
side. This gives you a cleaner recording.
Although you can use a dynamic microphone, we
recommend using a condenser microphone to get a
cleaner recording.
Guitar Amp/
Bass Amp
Synthesizer or Organ
You can record electronic instruments like synthesizers,
organs, samplers, or rhythm machines by connecting
the instrument's line output jack directly to the R-44
combo input jack. Some digital synthesizers have
eff ecter or mastering features, so the line recordings
can faithfully reproduce the created sounds.
You can record instruments played through an
amplifi er by considering the distance to the amp, just
as with the electric guitar.
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Aim from
slightly below
Pop Guard
Move apart a little bit
Capture the sound as heard in the room
Place slightly off-center
Point-blank
from the speaker
Record the sound
of the guitar or bass directly
Vocals
Ideally, you should choose a place, such as a studio,
where noise isn't introduced from the surroundings. If
recording in a room, try to choose a room that doesn't
have environmental noise (automobile noise or city
noises) and that has the sound refl ection that you want.
Although the basic position for the microphone is
directly in front, it is OK to aim it from slightly above or
slightly below. This is because sound comes not only
from the mouth but also from the head. Although you
can use a dynamic microphone, we recommend using
a condenser microphone to get a cleaner recording. If
some breathing noise is recorded, try using a window
screen or pop guard. You can also try changing the
direction or angle of the microphone.
Sound Hole
Aim from the front
Electric Guitar or Bass
When playing through a guitar amp or bass amp at
a studio, it is important to use the actual volume and
settings used for performances. Place the microphone a
little off -center from the speakers and aim it from point-
blank range. Be sure to use a dynamic microphone that
can withstand vibrations. If you want the recording to
give the feel of playing in a room, use two microphones
at distances to record in stereo. However, be careful
because if you set the microphones too far, there is too
much refl ected sound and the sound contours become
blurred.
If you are recording in a room, you can also using line
recording by connecting an eff ecter with an amp
modeling feature or an amp to the R-44 by cable. This
is because units that have amp modeling are designed
to produce realistic sound even with a line connection.
Standard
phone plug
STEREO
COMBO
INPUT Jack
Set at an angle from the fret side
Standard
phone plug
LINE
OUT Jack