So, flame me
 
 
 

I can't help whacking the 83Hz open string cause it makes a raunchy growl.





Did you buy a 7 string?

Ok Mike, do you think anyone would notice if you did not cut the bass and/or keys at 83 Hz?

And no, no 7 string here, wouldn't know what to do with it :)

I think the answer depends on whether that open E string features prominently in the guitar part.

or perhaps it may be noticeable if the recording has an undue amount of sub harmonic undertone from the room ambiance, room modes, etc. to the extent that it sounds unnaturally bassy.


I don't lo cut as aggressively on sparse recordings, I like to leave the room tone in if it works ok, and I try to arrange dense close mic recordings to be voiced so that a lo cut isn't vital, but is still helpful for clearing stuff up.

I think it just depends.


best regards,
mike


 

I was watching an interview w/ Joe Barresi, one of my favorite mix engineers/producers - it was on Pansado's actually. At some point, he mentioned that he practically never used lo cut. Pansado's reaction of disbelief perfectly matched mine. lol

But what he meant was that he never needed to because he made sure that he had the proper sound upfront and committed to tape. As long as he did the tracking...