Welcome to Russell Cottier’s Video Blog Number Two: In The Studio With ‘The Issues Raised’.
We are delighted to have Russ record his follow up video blog for the site and this month he looks at drum micing techniques and takes us through a session to explain his methods.
Many thanks to Russ for recording and editing this video blog! Watch out for the next video from Russ coming in a few days time.
Drum Recording Video Tutorial
Some leading recording engineers and record producers gathered at Modern World Studios in the UK countryside 2010 to record a series of drum recording masterclass videos. Each contributor covered drum recording, microphone placement, drum tuning and much more from their point of view and experience.
This video features George Shilling and requires Quick Time 7 or above and a fast internet connection.
George is a successful record producer, recording engineer, musician and journalist writing for leading music industry magazines. In this video George takes the ‘recording on a budget’ perspective.
Special thanks to everyone that attended, Sean Genockey, Simon Turner, George Shilling, James Towler and Greg Haver. Special thanks also to everyone at Modern World Studios for making us so welcome that we have come back to do more of these!
James Towler is best known for his recent MPG award for best live album in 2008 and for Grammy nominations for his work with Stevie Winwood. James took time out with the crew on tour with Steve to record a short video covering how he records and sets up drums in a live situation.
This video requires Quicktime 7 or above and a fast broadband connection to view.
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Recording drums in live situations, at gigs or possibly with the whole band recording together in the same room presents problems not encountered in the usual recording studio environment. You frequently need different microphones, special stands to be sure that the view or cameras aren’t blocked etc etc. These days the luxury of a mobile truck are gone for many and recording direct to Pro Tools etc is the norm. James Towler is an expert working in studio and recording live, he won the 2008 MPG award for best live recording and has had further MPG and Grammy nominations.
A number of leading recording engineers and record producers gathered at Modern World Studios in the UK countryside mid January 2010 to record a series of drum recording masterclass videos. Each contributor covered drum recording, microphone placement, drum tuning and much more from their point of view and experience.
This video features George Shilling. George is a successful record producer, recording engineer, musician and journalist writing for leading music industry magazines. In this video George takes the ‘recording on a budget’ perspective.
Special thanks to everyone that attended, Sean Genockey, Simon Turner, George Shilling, James Towler and Greg Haver. Special thanks also to everyone at Modern World Studios for making us so welcome that we want to come back and do more of these!
UPDATE – 8 Jan 2010
Phew! A great day with Greg, Sean, Simon, James and George filming the drum recording masterclass at Modern World Studios today.
Lot’s of people turned up to watch and take part, most questions posted below in the comments section were answered. Now to get editing!
There will be a number of bite sized videos coming over the next week.
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Following huge demand, this Friday, 8th January, we are launching our recording and mixing techniques workshops. Every month we will be filming a group of leading producers and engineers discussing and demonstrating practical techniques in the studio with questions from our viewers around the World. This month we are at Modern World Studios in the UK and are starting at the beginning with an advanced drum recording session. Each month we will cover every type of recording and mixing with tips and tricks from some of the most respected and creative people in the industry.
This month’s engineer panel:
James Towler
MPG winner and 2 x Grammy nominated engineer and producer
George Shilling
Engineer, producer, musician, writer
Greg Haver
Producer, engineer, musician
Sean Genockey
Producer Engineer
Simon Turner
Lecturer and composer
Come join us and share your techniques or ask the panel questions. Contact Nick Cowan at the studio to get your invitation. Places are limited so hurry!
If you can’t be there send your drum recording questions. Can’t get the kick sound you want? Too much splash from the top kit? Whatever your questions, we will try to find a solution!
Send us your questions in the comments box on THIS page!
