Hi all - I’ve been reading a bit here trying to prepare for some live recording (mix of electric and acoustic/electric “rock”). I’ve done some pretty humble stealth and open recording with a phone mounted external mic, but this is my first foray into a “semi-real” rig.
Here’s what I have:
Matched pair sE Electronics sE8 cardioid mics (includes stereo bar in kit)
Rycote INV-6 shock mounts
“Excellines” mic cable (nothing special)
Zoom F3 2 channel 32 bit FP recorder (with lithium batteries and external packs)
Manfrotto MA1052BAC stand
KINGJOY 76" Camera Tripod (plus an extension that gets me to about 8’; useful in seating areas where the Manfrotto’s base may not fit).
Gaffer’s tape, velcro wraps, weights, etc.
I have a first outing at a venue where a tapers’ section is set aside next to FOH, and another where I will be FOB about half way back on the floor in a seating area, more or less DFC.
So with all that, my questions. I’ve not had a chance to record with this setup yet in a loud environment, but I do notice on dry runs in my living room that if I bump the stand, even fairly gently, I can hear it in the recording as a fairly prominent low end rumble. I noticed that same thing about my phone-based low end setup too and in practice, it was not a problem once at the performance where things were much louder. I imagine any rumble got lost in the noise floor.
I’d like to think that will be the case again, but I figured I would ask for any tips here. I gather from reading that engaging a high pass filter on the mics is a bad idea for music where low end is important. I feel pretty confident I can guard my rig at the events (dedicated section for one; I bought a seat for my rig at the other). Any recommendations about reducing stand noise? I included a pic of my stereo pair in case I am doing something silly. Planning on trying the PAS approach, although depending on angles, I am not sure my bar will be wide enough. We’ll see.
Thanks for any help.