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  • Recording Chain for Synchron Libraries

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    So whats the recording-chain for these libraries, I'm hoping some insight into the Preamp's, Mic's, EQ's, Console etc would help me mix better.

    Anyone willing to share?

    Best,

    Betuel
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    Not really sure. Just a general rule, VSL tend to be dry (ie turn off all reverb and eq=dry) so mic, micpre, A/D converter, VSL proprietary sample editor (ie edits, dynamics, mix, master) program for ouput by VIPro or VSP
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    Does everything go through the SSL in the control room? And what are the Pre-amps used? Clean or coloured? Im wondering about how much color is added, and weather I should add some SSL console emulation caracter to my other sounds. Those sort of questions. I would love some insightful info on all this being a geek that needs to know everything 😝

    Warmth

    Betuel
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    @dmillionaire said:

    Not really sure. Just a general rule, VSL tend to be dry (ie turn off all reverb and eq=dry) so mic, micpre, A/D converter, VSL proprietary sample editor (ie edits, dynamics, mix, master) program for ouput by VIPro or VSP

    And thanks for taking the time to give your thoughts 😊
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    Think really dry

    Being that it is Vienna, forefather of Germany (and i am just guesing here)

    Mic = U87direct Beyerdynamic/Sennheiser room or sterio

    MicPre = Telefunken V72or76 or Manley

    AD = Antelope, Apogee, Brown&Burr maybe Ferrofish

    DAW = VSL propritary sample editor

    Mix = Selfserve via VIPro or VSP
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    @dmillionaire said:

    Think really dry

    Being that it is Vienna, forefather of Germany (and i am just guesing here)

    Mic = U87direct Beyerdynamic/Sennheiser room or sterio

    MicPre = Telefunken V72or76 or Manley

    AD = Antelope, Apogee, Brown&Burr maybe Ferrofish

    DAW = VSL propritary sample editor

    Mix = Selfserve via VIPro or VSP

    As I am trying to mix, accurate information is helpful. I know for a fact what microphones were used during the string session: 

    Decca Tree LCR: DPA 4006

    Surround: DPA 4011

    High Stereo: AKG 414 als AB

    High Surround: AKG 414 als AB

    Close: Neumann KM184

    VI1: M* OK FETCH T:1 done

    ID: Flea12 as AB

    Back: Sennheiser MKH8040 as Spots

    VI2: MID: Sennheiser MKH800 as AB

    Back: Sennheiser MKH8040 as Spots

    VA:  MID: Sennheiser MKH800 as AB

    Back: Sennheiser MKH8040 as Spots

    VC:  MID: Sennheiser MKH800 as AB

    Back: Neumann U87Ai as Spots

    DB:  MID: Neumann U87Ai as AB

    Back: Flea12 as Spots

     

    I'm just after some more precise info in order to mix better. I use virtual microphones, consoles, preamps, compressors etc. You get the picture, for a more cohesive mix 😊

    Note that I am talking about Synchron Stage recordings, not Silent Stage. 

    Warmth

    Betuel
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    Hi Betuel,

    @Another User said:

    I use virtual microphones, consoles, preamps, compressors etc.

    Like the ones Slate advertises? Care to share the experience? I wonder if it's more than a snake oil.

    Thanks,

    Crusoe.
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    No not snake oil, the plug-ins sound very good and are so convenient to get the warmth of gear in the box. Their mic emulations are equally impressive, being able to change a microphone emulation on the fly is brilliant.

    @Another User said:

    I use virtual microphones, consoles, preamps, compressors etc.

    Like the ones Slate advertises? Care to share the experience? I wonder if it's more than a snake oil.

    Thanks,

    Crusoe.