Live Double Tracking...

[zontar]

Hmm, not sure what to call it--but I think that fits.
In my experiments of recording on my Tascam digital recorder--since i have two inputs I can use to record at the same time I have been experimenting with this.

Recently did some recording with my 12 string where I recorded it with a mic & also had a contact mic on the guitar's top (It doesn't have a built in pickup--but that would work as well.)
SO you get the mic sound & pickup type sound--and then can blend them together--maybe pan them --at least slightly.

I've also done this with my bass as my Fender Rumble amp has an XLR output that doesn't shut off the speaker--so I can put a mic on the amp & also record a direct sound with the amp settings.

Also with a delay with stereo outputs I can have one output to an amp that is micced & the other goes in direct.
It allows for some cool amp sounds & for some nice clear cleans or at least different timbres...

I know pros d these & other similar things.
Anybody else?

[die Bullen]

Sounds like a cool idea- and certainly easy enough to try

[zontar]

It has been done since multi track was a possibility--thanks to Les Paul & others...

but it is something we often don't think about.

Of course you can use more than one mic as well--but the mic sound vs a direct sound can add another dimension as well.

[die Bullen]

One day I will have to try micing a trumpet with 2 different mics to see if different tone comes through

[die Bullen]

This also serves as a reminder that despite having bought the Tascam I STILL haven't had a chance to actually record the band

[zontar]

One day I will have to try micing a trumpet with 2 different mics to see if different tone comes through

Mic placement also makes a difference.

[zontar]

This also serves as a reminder that despite having bought the Tascam I STILL haven't had a chance to actually record the band

Then get with it!

[die Bullen]

Then get with it!

I know. I want to do it but something always seems to get in the way.

[zontar]

I know. I want to do it but something always seems to get in the way.

That's why I set aside time to do it--and even if other stuff gets in the way I still get something done.
Las time I had other things in the way--but kept at it--and did get a fair bit done...

[die Bullen]

That's why I set aside time to do it--and even if other stuff gets in the way I still get something done.
Las time I had other things in the way--but kept at it--and did get a fair bit done...

problem for us is we'd need to do a scratch track first. That means getting the whole band together at my house