I'll chime in...

If I understand you correctly and it's actually you playing the banjo.

IMO....a 'cheap' Sony dynamic mic would achieve less than adequate results.
If that's all you are going to be working with then mic placement is even more critical.
You'll have to be very close to the mic and then be aware of 'proximity effect' issues. (low frequency predominance).
So, your playing technique will also be part of the equation.

EQ'ing may help a bit.
Meaning, reduce the offending high frequencies and if you got lucky there are some mid frequencies on the original track to smooth out the take.
Others may have their take on it but I'd say get a MOR condenser mic to add to your recording arsenal.
They've become quite affordable over the years.

Something else to keep in mind that what may sound 'tinny' to your ears when soloing this track may sound very close or even acceptable in a final mix with other instruments playing.

If you are insistent on keeping the track and using that mic significant experimentation will be necessary.

Hope that helps...carry on.


Last edited by chulaivet1966; 05/04/13 09:52 AM.
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