#167 - 07/22/01 03:24 PM
GEAR to record FADO the pro way (what to use?)
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Please help me with this one...
Let's say that I have 20.000 - 25.000 US dollars to buy studio gear.
I would like to record FADO (Portuguese sort of blues).
What the hell is that???
Take a look at: http://fado.no.sapo.pt
Sorry, but's all in Portuguese language. But you will understand what I mean.
I would like to do it in the most professional way.
Resuming
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I want to (professionaly) record:
* 1 (maximum 2) VOCALS
* 1 (maximum 2) Portuguese Guitars (12 strings acoustic guitar, likely descendant of the Arab Lute)
* 1 classic acoustic guitar
* 1 acoustic Bass guitar
What should I have to do the job done the right way (keeping in mind the budget)?
- Hardware
- Software
- Consoles
- Microphones
- Amps
- Monitors
- Cables
- Etc...
I really would appreciate your help.
I used to sing the fado, ages ago, and now I intend to help young fado singers and musicians.
TIA
Lusitano Vagabundo
fado@f2s.com
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#168 - 07/22/01 04:12 PM
Re: GEAR to record FADO the pro way (what to use?)
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Hippie
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I've not recorded FADO, I've just learned of it from your post! It's sounds interesting. But, if it were me doing the recording, I would try to learn the traditional methods of recording this type of music, (do they normally mic every instrument individually or just put up a stereo pair, record outdoors?, what is the focus of the music, voice or instruments, do they use effects? , etc.) Doing this may help you to know what equipment is nedded for the gig. Good luck!!
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#169 - 07/22/01 05:57 PM
Re: GEAR to record FADO the pro way (what to use?)
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remainanon
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This music begs to be recorded like a traditional jazz record. If you're in a studio, I'd put the players roughly in a circle, distribute some gobos about, and mic each one fairly ambiently with the most expensive mic you can find.
Then I'd put a Soundfield mic smack dab in the middle of everything.
Dial up the Soundfield until it sounds something like the room. Add closer mics to taste. Record the stereo mix, and keep a multitrack just in case.
That's how I would do it anyway.
Good luck,
JW
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#170 - 07/23/01 11:44 AM
Re: GEAR to record FADO the pro way (what to use?)
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miroslav
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Ahh...fado, I discoverd this beautifull music a few years ago...very enjoyable...urban/folk music of Portugal...Amalia Rodrigues, Maria Da Fe, Dulce Pontes...great voices!!!
Anyway...if this is a one time session, or even if you plan on recording more of ONLY this kind of music/arrangement...find/rent a very nice large room...lot's of wood...buy 2 decent microphones, 2 decent mic pre's and a 1/4" open reel deck...record directly to 2 track stereo! Bring your tape to a mastering house and you are done!
Put the remaining 15,000 in the bank!!! 
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