Originally Posted By: Gary524
Yes, I can EQ some in Real Band, but I was hoping to record a more natural sound from the fiddle. As I mentioned, when I record to my phone or tablet, there is a warmer tone to the music. Real Band seems to push the treble much too high and there doesn't seem to be in way to control the tone in RB or in Windows on the input side.

I elected not to go with a condenser mic, but a bridge pickup instead, so that 1. I wouldn't have to wear headphones when recording and worry about whether the washing machine is running! and 2. to eliminate feedback issues when performing live.


Generally, the program or the DAW has no influence on the tonal quality of the recorded sound. A while back in a different forum on recording, this topic was discussed and experiments were conducted to see if there was a sound quality difference between digital platforms. Conclusion.... non scientific.....the difference was not discernible. If there is a difference, it has to originate in some other link in the recording chain.

I've never been a fan of the pickups used on instruments. They lack a natural sound. Pizeo crystal pickups especially have this issue. As far as controlling the tone... a DAW lets you control the tone easily. I've been able to change the tonal characteristics of mic'd instruments as needed.

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