GiuseppeS+OS
Active Member
Hi everyone,
I'm trying to record the friction sound obtained by rubbing mallets and bows against unconventional surfaces like springs, coils, hooks etc.
Here's a video of what I'm specifically recording:
As you can see, a Rode NTG2 is used to capture the detail of the friction zone, whereas an NT2A is used to capture the reverberation inside the bucket. I find that the sound is a bit washed out, I'd like to have the sound of the mallet rubbing against the metal more upfront and 'tactile'.
My guess is that I just don't have the right microphones: I've tried other configurations for the shotgun close to the coil but I have pretty much the same result, and also some very accurate EQ just doesn't create exactly the sound that I desire. I would like to have the friction sound more present, as it would allow more flexibility during the sound design stage, which is something I can't get due to this sort of 'blur' of the mids and highs.
Do have any suggestion?
Thank you very much in advance
Best
Giuseppe
I'm trying to record the friction sound obtained by rubbing mallets and bows against unconventional surfaces like springs, coils, hooks etc.
Here's a video of what I'm specifically recording:
As you can see, a Rode NTG2 is used to capture the detail of the friction zone, whereas an NT2A is used to capture the reverberation inside the bucket. I find that the sound is a bit washed out, I'd like to have the sound of the mallet rubbing against the metal more upfront and 'tactile'.
My guess is that I just don't have the right microphones: I've tried other configurations for the shotgun close to the coil but I have pretty much the same result, and also some very accurate EQ just doesn't create exactly the sound that I desire. I would like to have the friction sound more present, as it would allow more flexibility during the sound design stage, which is something I can't get due to this sort of 'blur' of the mids and highs.
Do have any suggestion?
Thank you very much in advance
Best
Giuseppe