{"id":65151,"date":"2026-07-10T12:04:28","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T17:04:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/?p=65151"},"modified":"2026-07-10T12:04:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T17:04:28","slug":"recording-a-jazz-trio-live-at-salvation-studios-part-two-microphones-phase-and-musical-connection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/recording-a-jazz-trio-live-at-salvation-studios-part-two-microphones-phase-and-musical-connection\/","title":{"rendered":"Recording a Jazz Trio Live at Salvation Studios Part Two: Microphones, Phase and Musical Connection"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"produ-177253040\" class=\"produ-leaderboard-placement produ-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;margin-bottom: 30px!important;\"><script async=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\"><\/script>\n<script> var googletag = googletag || {}; googletag.cmd = googletag.cmd || [];<\/script>\n<div id=\"gpt-ad-7664893645909-0\">\n  <script>\n\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() {\n\t\t\t\tgoogletag.defineSlot( '\/21927241144\/728x90-Leaderboard', [728,90], 'gpt-ad-7664893645909-0' )\n\t\t.addService(googletag.pubads());\n\t\t\t\twindow.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers = window.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers || {};\n\t\tconst timers                     = window.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers;\n\n\t\ttimers['gpt-ad-7664893645909-0'] = setTimeout( function () {\n\t\t\tconst id = 'gpt-ad-7664893645909-0';\n\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t}, 1000 );\n\n\t\tif ( typeof window.advadsGamHasEmptySlotListener === 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().addEventListener( 'slotRequested', function ( ev ) {\n\t\t\t\tconst id = ev.slot.getSlotElementId();\n\t\t\t\tif ( typeof timers[id] === 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\t\t\treturn;\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\tclearTimeout( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\ttimers[id] = setTimeout( function () {\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t}, 2500 );\n\t\t\t} );\n\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().addEventListener( 'slotResponseReceived', function ( ev ) {\n\t\t\t\tconst id = ev.slot.getSlotElementId();\n\t\t\t\tif ( typeof timers[id] !== 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\t\t\tclearTimeout( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\tif ( ! ev.slot.getResponseInformation() ) {\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t} );\n\t\t\twindow.advadsGamHasEmptySlotListener = true;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\tgoogletag.enableServices();\n\t\tgoogletag.display( 'gpt-ad-7664893645909-0' );\n\t} );\n  <\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"flex-video widescreen youtube\">\n<div class=\"container-lazyload preview-lazyload container-youtube js-lazyload--not-loaded\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9IyVfbFzE5I\" class=\"lazy-load-youtube preview-lazyload preview-youtube\" data-video-title=\"Be A Fly On The Wall To A Session At Salvation Studios\" title=\"Play video &quot;Be A Fly On The Wall To A Session At Salvation Studios&quot;\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9IyVfbFzE5I<\/a><noscript>Video can&#8217;t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9IyVfbFzE5I\" title=\"Be A Fly On The Wall To A Session At Salvation Studios\">Be A Fly On The Wall To A Session At Salvation Studios (https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9IyVfbFzE5I)<\/a><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"ember60\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">In Part One of our jazz recording session at Salvation Studios in Brighton, we looked at the importance of capturing musicians playing together as a real ensemble.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember61\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">For Part Two, Sean Genockey takes us much deeper into the technical side of the session. He explains his microphone choices, room placement, phase relationships and why he decided to record the trio using two very different approaches.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember62\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The musicians featured in the session are:<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember63\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\"><strong>Lior Solomons-Wise<\/strong> on piano <strong>Noam Solomons-Wise<\/strong> on drums <strong>Edouard Le Feuvre<\/strong> on double bass<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember64\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">\n<p id=\"ember65\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">You can also <a class=\"rbJlXBzRbySbuPCWQzjoswVAGlGBFmEhY \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/recording-a-jazz-trio-live-at-salvation-studios-with-sean-genockey\/\" target=\"_self\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\"><strong>download the free multitracks from the session here<\/strong><\/a> and experiment with Sean\u2019s microphone choices and two contrasting recording approaches yourself.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember66\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The first setup gives Sean plenty of separation and control for mixing. The second places the musicians much closer together with fewer microphones, more room sound and a greater emphasis on natural interaction.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ember67\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-65152 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.37.06-AM-scaled.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"924\" height=\"510\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.37.06-AM-scaled.png 1080w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.37.06-AM-150x83.png 150w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.37.06-AM-768x424.png 768w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.37.06-AM-1536x848.png 1536w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.37.06-AM-2048x1131.png 2048w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.37.06-AM-80x44.png 80w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.37.06-AM-320x177.png 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.37.06-AM-308x170.png 308w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.37.06-AM-272x150.png 272w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.37.06-AM-770x425.png 770w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.37.06-AM-40x22.png 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.37.06-AM-160x88.png 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.37.06-AM-20x11.png 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.37.06-AM-640x353.png 640w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.37.06-AM-616x340.png 616w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.37.06-AM-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.37.06-AM-543x300.png 543w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.37.06-AM-16x9.png 16w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.37.06-AM-385x213.png 385w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.37.06-AM-1540x850.png 1540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 924px) 100vw, 924px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">Recording the Piano<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ember68\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The piano setup may look elaborate, but every microphone has a specific purpose.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember69\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Sean combines Neumann U 87s with Coles ribbon microphones positioned extremely close to one another. Keeping the capsules close helps minimise phase problems and allows the two different microphone characters to work together naturally.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember70\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The U 87s provide clarity, detail and openness while the Coles ribbons bring warmth, weight and a smoother tonal balance. Rather than choosing between them, Sean can blend the microphones to capture a fuller representation of the piano.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember71\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">A piano is an incredibly complex instrument to record. Its sound contains a huge range of harmonics, overtones and mechanical information. Close microphones can easily exaggerate certain notes or make the stereo image feel unnatural.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember72\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Sean has developed this setup specifically for the piano and room at Salvation Studios. It is a tried and tested technique that allows him to set up quickly and know that the result will work.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember73\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">There is no EQ or compression on the main piano microphones. The sound is created through placement, microphone choice and the natural character of the instrument and room.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ember74\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-65153 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.38.26-AM-scaled.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"898\" height=\"718\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.38.26-AM-scaled.png 1080w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.38.26-AM-150x120.png 150w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.38.26-AM-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.38.26-AM-1536x1228.png 1536w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.38.26-AM-2048x1638.png 2048w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.38.26-AM-80x64.png 80w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.38.26-AM-320x256.png 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.38.26-AM-281x225.png 281w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.38.26-AM-213x170.png 213w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.38.26-AM-188x150.png 188w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.38.26-AM-770x616.png 770w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.38.26-AM-40x32.png 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.38.26-AM-160x128.png 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.38.26-AM-20x16.png 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.38.26-AM-640x512.png 640w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.38.26-AM-758x606.png 758w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.38.26-AM-18x14.png 18w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.38.26-AM-425x340.png 425w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.38.26-AM-13x10.png 13w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.38.26-AM-375x300.png 375w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.38.26-AM-11x9.png 11w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.38.26-AM-385x308.png 385w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.38.26-AM-1540x1231.png 1540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 898px) 100vw, 898px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">Using an RE20 for Piano Solo Lifts<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ember75\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">An Electro-Voice RE20 is placed close to one of the piano\u2019s sound holes.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember76\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">On its own, the microphone sounds extremely aggressive and heavily compressed. Sean runs it through an 1176 with all four ratio buttons engaged.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember77\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">It is not intended to provide the main piano sound. Instead, it acts almost like an effect return that can be brought forward during solos or important musical moments.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember78\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Rather than simply turning up the entire piano group, Sean can ride the RE20 into the mix. This changes the tone and energy of the piano without making the overall level feel unnaturally louder.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember79\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">It is a clever way of creating excitement through tonal contrast.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ember80\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-65154 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.39.24-AM-scaled.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"884\" height=\"470\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.39.24-AM-scaled.png 1080w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.39.24-AM-150x80.png 150w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.39.24-AM-768x409.png 768w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.39.24-AM-1536x817.png 1536w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.39.24-AM-2048x1089.png 2048w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.39.24-AM-80x43.png 80w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.39.24-AM-320x170.png 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.39.24-AM-282x150.png 282w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.39.24-AM-770x410.png 770w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.39.24-AM-40x21.png 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.39.24-AM-160x85.png 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.39.24-AM-20x11.png 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.39.24-AM-640x340.png 640w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.39.24-AM-564x300.png 564w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.39.24-AM-17x9.png 17w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.39.24-AM-385x205.png 385w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.39.24-AM-1540x819.png 1540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 884px) 100vw, 884px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">Capturing Natural Piano Ambience<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ember81\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">A pair of Neumann M 150 omnidirectional microphones is placed high in the room.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember82\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">These microphones capture the natural reflections and ambience around the piano. Instead of relying entirely on artificial reverb later, Sean records the sound of the actual space.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember83\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Room microphones can provide depth and realism that is difficult to recreate with a plug-in. They also help establish a believable sense of distance between the listener and the instrument.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ember84\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-65155 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.40.43-AM-scaled.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"860\" height=\"575\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.40.43-AM-scaled.png 1080w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.40.43-AM-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.40.43-AM-768x514.png 768w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.40.43-AM-1536x1028.png 1536w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.40.43-AM-2048x1370.png 2048w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.40.43-AM-80x54.png 80w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.40.43-AM-320x214.png 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.40.43-AM-254x170.png 254w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.40.43-AM-224x150.png 224w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.40.43-AM-770x515.png 770w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.40.43-AM-40x27.png 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.40.43-AM-160x107.png 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.40.43-AM-20x13.png 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.40.43-AM-640x428.png 640w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.40.43-AM-906x606.png 906w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.40.43-AM-508x340.png 508w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.40.43-AM-15x10.png 15w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.40.43-AM-448x300.png 448w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.40.43-AM-13x9.png 13w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.40.43-AM-385x258.png 385w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.40.43-AM-1540x1030.png 1540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">Recording the Double Bass<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ember85\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">For the first setup, the double bass is placed in a separate booth.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember86\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Sean had previously recorded the bass in the main room, but discovered that compressing the bass microphones during mixing also altered the low end of the piano because of the bleed.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember87\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Moving the bass into the booth gives him more control while still allowing the musicians to maintain eye contact.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember88\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">That visual connection is essential. Jazz relies heavily on communication, timing and reaction. Isolation is useful, but it should never make the musicians feel disconnected.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember89\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The Salvation Studios layout makes it possible to achieve separation without sacrificing line of sight.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 id=\"ember90\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">Combining Two Bass Microphones<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ember91\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Sean uses two contrasting microphones on the double bass.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember92\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The first is a DPA small diaphragm condenser. It captures detail, attack and the percussive qualities of the strings.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember93\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The second is a tube microphone with greater low-frequency extension and a broader dynamic range. It captures more of the body, resonance and weight of the instrument.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember94\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Together, the microphones provide control over both the articulation and the deep fundamental tone of the bass.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember95\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The double bass can be a particularly difficult instrument to record. It produces sharp string noise, woody midrange information and extremely deep low frequencies. Sean\u2019s approach is to capture those characteristics honestly rather than trying to solve everything through heavy EQ and compression.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ember96\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-65156 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.42.03-AM-scaled.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"626\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.42.03-AM-scaled.png 1080w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.42.03-AM-150x124.png 150w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.42.03-AM-768x637.png 768w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.42.03-AM-1536x1273.png 1536w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.42.03-AM-2048x1698.png 2048w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.42.03-AM-80x66.png 80w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.42.03-AM-320x265.png 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.42.03-AM-271x225.png 271w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.42.03-AM-205x170.png 205w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.42.03-AM-181x150.png 181w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.42.03-AM-770x638.png 770w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.42.03-AM-40x33.png 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.42.03-AM-160x133.png 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.42.03-AM-20x17.png 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.42.03-AM-640x530.png 640w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.42.03-AM-731x606.png 731w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.42.03-AM-17x14.png 17w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.42.03-AM-410x340.png 410w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.42.03-AM-12x10.png 12w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.42.03-AM-362x300.png 362w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.42.03-AM-11x9.png 11w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.42.03-AM-385x319.png 385w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.42.03-AM-1540x1277.png 1540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">Placing the Bass Preamps Near the Instrument<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ember97\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">One particularly interesting decision is the placement of the microphone preamps inside the bass booth.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember98\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Instead of sending a low-level microphone signal through a long cable run to the control room, Sean amplifies the signal close to the instrument and sends a line-level signal back to the console.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember99\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">He feels this provides a stronger frequency response with less noise, particularly when recording an instrument with such deep low-frequency content.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember100\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The bass microphones feed vintage Rosser microphone preamps followed by a Roger Mayer passive transformer-based EQ. The EQ provides additional low-frequency character and enough level to send a strong signal through the long cable run.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember101\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The result is a clean, full and stable bass recording before the signal ever reaches Pro Tools.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ember102\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-65157 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.43.07-AM-scaled.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"867\" height=\"536\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.43.07-AM-scaled.png 1080w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.43.07-AM-150x93.png 150w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.43.07-AM-768x475.png 768w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.43.07-AM-1536x950.png 1536w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.43.07-AM-2048x1266.png 2048w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.43.07-AM-80x49.png 80w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.43.07-AM-320x198.png 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.43.07-AM-275x170.png 275w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.43.07-AM-243x150.png 243w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.43.07-AM-770x476.png 770w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.43.07-AM-40x25.png 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.43.07-AM-160x99.png 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.43.07-AM-20x12.png 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.43.07-AM-640x396.png 640w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.43.07-AM-980x606.png 980w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.43.07-AM-550x340.png 550w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.43.07-AM-16x10.png 16w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.43.07-AM-485x300.png 485w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.43.07-AM-15x9.png 15w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.43.07-AM-385x238.png 385w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.43.07-AM-1540x952.png 1540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 867px) 100vw, 867px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">Recording the Drums<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ember103\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The first drum setup is intentionally comprehensive.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember104\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Sean uses an AEA R88 ribbon microphone alongside a pair of Gefell condenser microphones as two different overhead options.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember105\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The R88 provides warmth, depth and a smooth stereo image. The condensers provide more precise transient information and a more open high-frequency response.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember106\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">As with the piano microphones, the overheads are positioned carefully so their capsules work together without creating unnecessary phase problems.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember107\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The goal is not to use every microphone all the time. It is to have different tonal options available during mixing.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 id=\"ember108\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">FET 47s on Toms<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ember109\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Sean uses Neumann U 47 fet microphones on the toms.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember110\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">These are microphones often associated with vocals, bass amplifiers and kick drums, but their large sound and extended low-frequency response can also make toms feel powerful and complete.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember111\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">It is a bold choice, particularly for a jazz session, but it allows the toms to speak clearly when needed without relying on drastic EQ later.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember112\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The snare is recorded with M 69 microphones above and below. The kick drum includes an RE20 inside and a larger microphone placed further back to capture a smoother and more developed low end.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember113\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Sean also records spot microphones on the hi-hat and ride cymbal.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember114\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Those spot microphones may not be used throughout the mix. However, they provide extra definition when a drummer moves to the ride or when a small rhythmic detail needs to come forward.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember115\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">It is far better to record those options and not use them than to need them later and discover they were never captured.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 id=\"ember116\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">Checking Snare Phase<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ember117\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">One of the most practical lessons from the session is Sean\u2019s method for checking the polarity of the bottom snare microphone.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember118\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">He asks the drummer to play a single snare hit and watches the initial direction of the waveform or speaker movement.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember119\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The top and bottom microphones naturally capture opposite movements from the drumheads. Flipping the polarity of the bottom microphone can help both signals move together and produce greater punch.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember120\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Sean explains that this is one of the first things he checks when receiving drum tracks for mixing. Incorrect polarity between snare microphones can weaken the impact of the drum considerably.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember121\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">He also recalls the traditional studio method of placing a coin on a speaker. If the speaker moved forward and threw the coin upwards, the engineer knew the polarity of that channel.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember122\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">It is an old-school technique built around a very simple principle. The speaker should move towards the listener when the drum is struck.<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-65158 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.44.19-AM-scaled.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"848\" height=\"565\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.44.19-AM-scaled.png 1080w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.44.19-AM-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.44.19-AM-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.44.19-AM-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.44.19-AM-2048x1365.png 2048w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.44.19-AM-80x53.png 80w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.44.19-AM-320x213.png 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.44.19-AM-255x170.png 255w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.44.19-AM-225x150.png 225w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.44.19-AM-770x513.png 770w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.44.19-AM-40x27.png 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.44.19-AM-160x107.png 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.44.19-AM-20x13.png 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.44.19-AM-640x427.png 640w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.44.19-AM-909x606.png 909w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.44.19-AM-510x340.png 510w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.44.19-AM-15x10.png 15w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.44.19-AM-450x300.png 450w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.44.19-AM-14x9.png 14w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.44.19-AM-385x257.png 385w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.44.19-AM-1540x1027.png 1540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 id=\"ember123\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">Recording Through the Console<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ember124\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The drums are recorded through the Salvation Studios console and printed directly into Pro Tools.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember125\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Most of the channels have no EQ. Sean makes only small adjustments where necessary, including a little EQ on the toms.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember126\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The philosophy is to create a sound that already works before it reaches the recording software.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember127\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Rather than treating Pro Tools as a place to repair the recording, Sean wants the musicians to hear a finished and inspiring sound while they perform.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember128\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">He also records effects and reverbs so the session can be recalled with the intended character intact.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember129\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The objective is simple. Raise the faders and the record should already sound like music.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ember130\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-65159 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.46.11-AM-scaled.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"975\" height=\"528\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.46.11-AM-scaled.png 1080w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.46.11-AM-150x81.png 150w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.46.11-AM-768x416.png 768w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.46.11-AM-1536x832.png 1536w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.46.11-AM-2048x1110.png 2048w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.46.11-AM-80x43.png 80w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.46.11-AM-320x173.png 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.46.11-AM-314x170.png 314w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.46.11-AM-277x150.png 277w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.46.11-AM-770x417.png 770w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.46.11-AM-40x22.png 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.46.11-AM-160x87.png 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.46.11-AM-20x11.png 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.46.11-AM-640x347.png 640w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.46.11-AM-627x340.png 627w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.46.11-AM-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.46.11-AM-554x300.png 554w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.46.11-AM-17x9.png 17w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.46.11-AM-385x209.png 385w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.46.11-AM-1540x835.png 1540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 975px) 100vw, 975px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">Changing to a More Minimal Live Setup<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ember131\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">After recording the more controlled setup, Sean completely changes the room.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember132\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The bass player is brought out of the booth and positioned much closer to the piano and drums.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember133\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The musicians are placed as close together as possible to create cohesion and reduce the sensation of three isolated instruments playing in separate spaces.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember134\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Small glass screens and acoustic panels are used around the bass to provide some control over spill, but line of sight remains a priority.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember135\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Sean explains that blocking the musicians from seeing each other would defeat the purpose of recording this way.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 id=\"ember136\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">Fewer Microphones and More Room Sound<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ember137\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The second drum setup is deliberately simplified.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember138\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Sean removes the tom microphones, hi-hat microphone and ride microphone. He keeps a top snare microphone, one kick microphone and a pair of overheads.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember139\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Instead of trying to capture every drum separately, the setup treats the kit as a complete instrument.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember140\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Additional room microphones capture the sound of the musicians interacting in the studio.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember141\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">This approach accepts bleed rather than fighting it.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember142\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Bleed becomes part of the tone, balance and character of the recording. The musicians adjust their own dynamics naturally and the room helps glue the instruments together.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 id=\"ember143\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">Why Record Both Approaches?<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ember144\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The controlled setup provides flexibility.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember145\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The isolated bass, close drum microphones and multiple piano options allow Sean to reshape balances during mixing. Compression and automation can be used without dramatically affecting the other instruments.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember146\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The minimal setup provides immediacy.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember147\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">There is less control, but there is often more musical energy. The sound of the room and the physical relationship between the players becomes part of the performance.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember148\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Neither method is automatically better.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember149\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The correct approach depends on the musicians, arrangement and emotional intention of the music.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember150\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">By recording both, Sean demonstrates the difference between capturing individual instruments and capturing an ensemble.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ember151\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-65160 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.47.32-AM-scaled.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"962\" height=\"570\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.47.32-AM-scaled.png 1080w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.47.32-AM-150x89.png 150w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.47.32-AM-768x455.png 768w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.47.32-AM-1536x910.png 1536w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.47.32-AM-2048x1213.png 2048w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.47.32-AM-80x47.png 80w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.47.32-AM-320x189.png 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.47.32-AM-287x170.png 287w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.47.32-AM-253x150.png 253w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.47.32-AM-770x456.png 770w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.47.32-AM-40x24.png 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.47.32-AM-160x95.png 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.47.32-AM-20x12.png 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.47.32-AM-640x379.png 640w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.47.32-AM-1023x606.png 1023w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.47.32-AM-574x340.png 574w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.47.32-AM-17x10.png 17w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.47.32-AM-507x300.png 507w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.47.32-AM-15x9.png 15w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.47.32-AM-385x228.png 385w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-9.47.32-AM-1540x912.png 1540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 962px) 100vw, 962px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">Performance Comes First<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ember152\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Throughout the session, Sean avoids overcomplicating the music.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember153\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">When the band begins discussing how to finish a piece, his advice is to avoid forcing the ending. He encourages them to play what feels natural and respond to each other.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember154\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">That philosophy applies to the entire recording.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember155\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Microphones, preamps, acoustic screens and phase alignment are important, but they exist to serve the musicians.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember156\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The best technical setup is the one that allows the players to listen, react and perform without distraction.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember157\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The final takes feel alive because the trio is playing as a trio, not as three separate overdubs.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 id=\"ember158\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3\">Final Thoughts<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ember159\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">This session at Salvation Studios is a great reminder that engineering is about balancing control with communication.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember160\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Sean\u2019s detailed microphone techniques give him the flexibility required for a modern mix. At the same time, his minimal live setup demonstrates how powerful a recording can be when musicians share the same space and create the balance themselves.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember161\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The biggest lesson is not that every piano needs several microphones or that every jazz session should be recorded with minimal equipment.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember162\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The lesson is to understand why each microphone is there.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember163\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Use placement to create the sound before reaching for EQ. Check phase before adding processing. Preserve line of sight between musicians and never allow the technical setup to interfere with the performance.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember164\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">Most importantly, listen to what the musicians are creating together.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember166\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">You can also <a class=\"rbJlXBzRbySbuPCWQzjoswVAGlGBFmEhY \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/recording-a-jazz-trio-live-at-salvation-studios-with-sean-genockey\/\" target=\"_self\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\"><strong>download the free multitracks from this jazz recording session here<\/strong><\/a> and explore both approaches for yourself. Try blending the different piano microphones, compare the drum overheads and listen to how the room sound changes the feeling and connection of the trio.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember167\" class=\"ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph\">The transcript for this session includes the full discussion of Sean\u2019s microphone placement, signal paths and recording decisions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9IyVfbFzE5IVideo can&#8217;t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Be A Fly On The Wall To A Session At Salvation Studios (https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9IyVfbFzE5I) In Part One of our jazz recording session at Salvation Studios in Brighton, we looked at the importance of capturing musicians playing together as a real ensemble. 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