Recording myself questions...

[Renodoc]

Following! I also want to know how people do the videos where they play 4-5 parts and then blend them together!

[pawe2142]

Howdy -

For the question of how people record themselves and play 4-5 parts, check out the app "Acapella" - it records various tracks that you can put together. It is easy to record yourself on multiple videos just using the app, and it is possible to collaborate (though to make that happen, someone will have to use a paid account).

[Renodoc]

Thank you! Looks like I'll have some fun with that.

[Alex C]

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The problem is, this thread is from 2013. From a technology standpoint, it might as well be cave drawings. I don't mind seeing a discussion on this.

[peterbas]

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[WessCollette]

I, for one, am really eager to pull out my Schafer tuba and record a Tyrell study and stick it on fb - to show everyone how it goes.

I will be looking for it.

[mjrctuba]

The answer to this question really depends on how much you are willing to spend and the options are infinite. However, mic placement can make a difference regardless of what you're using for a microphone.
Experiment with how far away you place your microphone. Place the microphone so that it is facing the center of your bell. The louder you are playing, the further away you want to place it. There will be a sweet spot that gets just the right mix of sound directly from your horn and reverberation from your room. The nicer the room sounds, the more of that you will want in the mix.
The other consideration is noise. Also, listen for things like furnace noise, a computer fan, or buzzing lights. If the room is noisy, you'll want to get more sound straight from the horn.
If you have valve clatter, you might have to have the mic practically inside the bell. There are some mics designed to be placed there, but those are meant for stage use. When recording brass (especially the tuba), I like to start with the mic about a foot (30 centimeters) above the center of the bell and then move it further and closer until I find the sweet spot.
Good luck.