Tim Mayock Posted April 17, 2003 Share Posted April 17, 2003 I dont communicate to my clients everything I want to when they are tracking. I find I need to be delicate with criticism/direction, and I also have my mind on 20 other things. I have this idea for a poster, with things that are classic problems I need to remind the client. I would like input from others as to: Is this a good Idea? What are your main problems? Could my general examples be better described? Examples Play the drums for tone. Dont worry about being to loud while tracking. Focus your time and energy on the kick and snare. A very common problem is isolating the hi-hat from the snare mic (dont play the hi-hats to loud.) Hit drums loud, but not necessarily cymbals. Please dont play your instruments loudly while Im putting up microphones. My ears are what you are relying on for your sounds and are subject to fatigue. http://www.themayocks.com Hear The Mayocks on Rhapsody and Itunes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barandine Vondenger Posted April 17, 2003 Share Posted April 17, 2003 [quote]Originally posted by Timmayock: [b]I dont communicate to my clients everything I want to when they are tracking. I find I need to be delicate with criticism/direction, and I also have my mind on 20 other things. I have this idea for a poster, with things that are classic problems I need to remind the client. I would like input from others as to: Is this a good Idea? What are your main problems? Could my general examples be better described? Examples Play the drums for tone. Dont worry about being to loud while tracking. Focus your time and energy on the kick and snare. A very common problem is isolating the hi-hat from the snare mic (dont play the hi-hats to loud.) Hit drums loud, but not necessarily cymbals. Please dont play your instruments loudly while Im putting up microphones. My ears are what you are relying on for your sounds and are subject to fatigue.[/b][/quote]ahahahaha.. yeah make a poster that will do it.. ahahahaha! postin' them up everywhere in your "STUDIO" will help you a lot.. ahahaha! GOOD LUCK !.. ahahaha! Frank Ranklin and the Ranktones WARP SPEED ONLY STREAM FRANKIE RANKLIN (Stanky Franks) <<< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mayock Posted April 17, 2003 Author Share Posted April 17, 2003 Yeah, I know but some kind of communication is better than none or bad communication. like " Don't hit that fucking thing now asshole" http://www.themayocks.com Hear The Mayocks on Rhapsody and Itunes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP3 Posted April 17, 2003 Share Posted April 17, 2003 Clear the studio when you setup mics. That'll avoid most of the ear damage that player may inflict upon you. Make sure that part of your policy is understood. As far as the players ability goes, unless you're the producer, don't take it on yourself to do anything beyond suggestions. Some may listen, others not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Orr Posted April 17, 2003 Share Posted April 17, 2003 You need one of those scrolling LED marquee signs and just have the messages continually move across. Kinda like [url=http://www.psdweb.com/alpha_led_displays/index.htm]this[/url] groove, v. Inflected Form(s): grooved; groov·ing transitive senses:1a.to make a groove in;1b.to join by a groove;2.to perfect by repeated practice;3.to throw (a pitch) in the groove intransitive senses:1.to become joined or fitted by a groove;2.to form a groove;3.to enjoy oneself intensely;4.to interact harmoniously - groov·er noun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Orr Posted April 17, 2003 Share Posted April 17, 2003 A cheaper sign (from the same company) is one of those write-on signs like you see at restaurants. http://www.psdweb.com/lighted_boards.htm groove, v. Inflected Form(s): grooved; groov·ing transitive senses:1a.to make a groove in;1b.to join by a groove;2.to perfect by repeated practice;3.to throw (a pitch) in the groove intransitive senses:1.to become joined or fitted by a groove;2.to form a groove;3.to enjoy oneself intensely;4.to interact harmoniously - groov·er noun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenElevenShadows Posted April 17, 2003 Share Posted April 17, 2003 No smoking in the control room No beer, food, or drink in the control room Don't play louder than is necessary to get the desired tone out of the guitar or bass amp Ken Lee Photography - photos and books Eleven Shadows ambient music The Mercury Seven-cool spacey music Linktree to various sites Instagram Nightaxians Video Podcast Eleven Shadows website Ken Lee Photography Pinterest Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duhduh Posted April 18, 2003 Share Posted April 18, 2003 There's no such thing as perfect. I cant polish a turd. Put new strings on your guitars and new heads on your drums. Borrow a good drumset if yours sucks. For God's sake! Learn how to tune! "Meat is the only thing you need beside beer! Big hunks of meat and BEER!!...Lots of freakin' BEER." "Hey, I'm not Jesus Christ, I can't turn water into wine. The best I can do is turn beer into urine." Zakk Wylde http://www.hepcnet.net/bbssmilies/super.gif http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/15_1_109.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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