Is it bad to record with natural reverb?

[Demanic]

Re: Is it bad to record with natural reverb?

I wouldn't say "bad idea", I'd think of it as a challenge. How did the old-school guys get great sounds in rooms that were big and open?


Capt. Obvious tells me,
"balance the reverb with some absorptive elements (pillows/curtains/etc), that would still allow for some 'airiness', but keep the room echo manageable.
Mic choice is essential in this kind of situation."

Probably a combination of good ribbon and condenser mikes.

 

[Demanic]

Re: Is it bad to record with natural reverb?

Here is an example of using room sound. This is live https://soundcloud.com/demanic-1/dread-advent-plays-ofby-for-an-original Live, no post production.