[Mbroady]

I see this question asked often and often the response is to record it separately. This is a valid response and is the best way to get compete isolation. But it does not address the initial question nor does it take into account that there or some folks that just prefer to roll tape and capture a performance.

If one wants to capture a live take while singing and playing at the same time then 2 figure 8 mics are the only way I know how to get the most separation as possible. But if you do want 100% isolation then recording takes separately is the only way.


These days On most songs I record I will try both methods but I seem to Gravitate towards the take that is done as a performance, especially if it is just acoustic guitar and voice.