Difference between revisions of "How to Handle Microphones"
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'''Above all, do no harm.''' | '''Above all, do no harm.''' | ||
# Create an Input List | # Create an Input List | ||
| − | # Include the microphones needed | + | # Include the microphones needed for the recording sessions |
# Transfer microphones from cabinet to cart | # Transfer microphones from cabinet to cart | ||
| − | #* Include microphone cables | + | #* Include microphone cables in cart |
# Move cart to main studio floor | # Move cart to main studio floor | ||
| − | #* close to the | + | #* close to the where the microphone stands will be |
# Determine what mic stands to use | # Determine what mic stands to use | ||
# Move mic stands to main floor | # Move mic stands to main floor | ||
| − | # Plug cable into into panel first | + | # Plug cable into into mic panel first |
#* Run mic cables to mic stands | #* Run mic cables to mic stands | ||
# Organize mic cables in a bundle to avoid multiple cables across the floor | # Organize mic cables in a bundle to avoid multiple cables across the floor | ||
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# Take mics off stands | # Take mics off stands | ||
#* Put in carts | #* Put in carts | ||
| − | # | + | # Wind mic cables cables |
#* Properly coil the cables in the under over technique | #* Properly coil the cables in the under over technique | ||
[[Category:Recording-Studio-Workflows]] | [[Category:Recording-Studio-Workflows]] | ||
Revision as of 22:50, 12 October 2022
Setup Mics
Above all, do no harm.
- Create an Input List
- Include the microphones needed for the recording sessions
- Transfer microphones from cabinet to cart
- Include microphone cables in cart
- Move cart to main studio floor
- close to the where the microphone stands will be
- Determine what mic stands to use
- Move mic stands to main floor
- Plug cable into into mic panel first
- Run mic cables to mic stands
- Organize mic cables in a bundle to avoid multiple cables across the floor
- Spool and dress the cables so they are neat and tidy
- Confirm the stand is stable
- Carefully, attach microphone to mic stand
- Connect cable to microphone
Teardown and Put Away Mics
- Allow tube mics to cool before removing from stand
- Take mics off stands
- Put in carts
- Wind mic cables cables
- Properly coil the cables in the under over technique