Before going into this class i have never liked any other type of bass recording other than DI, because i believe that you get a better, more dynamic bass sound, a "bassier" and fuller sound. Although for my AA assignment this semester i will not record the bass through the amp, i will however not be as closed off to the idea of bass micing (correct spelling??).
The first recording we did was with a Yamaha MZ204 aimed at the centre of the speaker cone and going through the Avalon. Of the microphones, i believe that this one produced the best sound because it was the most dynamic and crisp. I know that some people like the bass "grungy" sounds, but personally i like crisp sounds with the most frequency response range.
The next recording was with the AKG. In my opinion this was the worst because it sounded very "boomy" and unclear, mostly just noise.
The following recording was with the Shure 56 Beta going to the Avalon. This made a very raw sound, most suitable to a rough rock song or a heavy "grungy" song.
This next file is of a compressed AKG panned to the right and the DI panned to the left. It created a stereo bass sound, I'm not too sure in what context i would use it, but the sound created in interesting.
The final recording is of a DI, my favourite as i explained before.
Overall i will mostly use the DI, but may record with a Yamaha mz204 and mix the sounds together.
I apologise about the missing sound files, i am currently having problems with uploading the files. I am working on the problem, and if i cannot resolve this issue, i will create an audio CD bring it on Tuesday.
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