Recording Process (Test recording)

During this weekend i have been testing out the microphones and also the settings for the recording of Alison's song 'Crystal poison'. So far i have found out that the distance of each microphone is the key to getting the correct balanced sound for recording. For example i have a 2 mic set up for this recording (one for the piano and one for the voice). For the piano mic i have positioned it on a table near to the piano, but no to near as to create a distortion yet not to far away as to create an echo / faint recording.

I have also been testing with the levels of sound recording (0-125) And have found that for both microphones (65) is the best setting for the recording.

The main difficulties i have come across during the test recordings are that either the ear phones or the actual recording of the piano / voice is slightly crackly and slightly distorted, but due to me not having a usb cable i cannot see what is true until i have access to my computer and the software in order to play / edit the recordings.

So far the recording process is going well, but the only set back now is that my chosen artist has unfortunately got a cold which will of course mean her singing voice is not as clear as it usually is, so i may have to re-do the song before the final cut of my music video is released, but due to time constraints i may just have to stick with todays recording as my final piece for my music video production.