ABSTRACT
This chapter expands the recording techniques of the previous chapter by considering how multiple microphones can be used for overdubbing a single instrument. Mixing phase-matched mics allows for combining polar patterns, mixing mic tonalities, and balancing instrument facets, while spaced microphones also allow creative use of comb-filtering and ambience/room miking. Multi-amping and reamping also offer plenty of additional tonal potential, while recording on location can increase the range of instruments and recording environments available. Despite the promise of post-production flexibility these techniques provide, however, the importance of committing to sounds and balances early on is stressed as a means for improving the productivity, pace, and efficiency of the production.
