In Home Harp Recording Setup
Budget: $25 – $50 USD
I have my own microphones, stands, cables and laptop‐based DAW, but I need an experienced audio engineer to turn all those pieces into a smooth, reliable recording rig right here in my living room. The goal is simple: capture clean, professional-grade instrumental tracks of my harp.
Here is what I need from you
• Arrive on-site, evaluate the room’s acoustics and suggest quick, non-invasive treatment if necessary.
• Wire, position and test my existing gear (audio interface, condenser and dynamic mics, headphones, monitors).
• Set proper gain staging, create a session template in my DAW (Logic Pro X is installed, though I am open to using Reaper or Pro Tools First if you prefer).
• Handle the recording session itself—mic placement for harp, level checks, multiple takes, and live monitoring so I can focus on performance.
• Provide lightly edited, labelled 24-bit WAV files (separate tracks plus a rough stereo bounce) before you leave or via cloud transfer the same day.
Acceptance criteria
• No clipping, hum or background noise above −60 dBFS.
• Tracks must align to the project tempo grid with consistent file naming.
• I can open the session on my own and immediately record new takes without re-patching anything.
A solid track record with acoustic instruments is essential; prior experience miking harp, guitar or piano is a bonus. If you bring a favorite small-diaphragm pair or room mic, let me know—otherwise we will work with what I have on hand.
Scheduling is flexible over the next two weeks, daytime or early evening. Let me know your available slots and any questions about the gear list so we can lock in a date.
Here is what I need from you
• Arrive on-site, evaluate the room’s acoustics and suggest quick, non-invasive treatment if necessary.
• Wire, position and test my existing gear (audio interface, condenser and dynamic mics, headphones, monitors).
• Set proper gain staging, create a session template in my DAW (Logic Pro X is installed, though I am open to using Reaper or Pro Tools First if you prefer).
• Handle the recording session itself—mic placement for harp, level checks, multiple takes, and live monitoring so I can focus on performance.
• Provide lightly edited, labelled 24-bit WAV files (separate tracks plus a rough stereo bounce) before you leave or via cloud transfer the same day.
Acceptance criteria
• No clipping, hum or background noise above −60 dBFS.
• Tracks must align to the project tempo grid with consistent file naming.
• I can open the session on my own and immediately record new takes without re-patching anything.
A solid track record with acoustic instruments is essential; prior experience miking harp, guitar or piano is a bonus. If you bring a favorite small-diaphragm pair or room mic, let me know—otherwise we will work with what I have on hand.
Scheduling is flexible over the next two weeks, daytime or early evening. Let me know your available slots and any questions about the gear list so we can lock in a date.
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