3 Ways Ben H. Allen Captured Animal Collective’s Live Sound on Merriweather Post Pavilion
He set up PA systems in the studio Allen placed PA speakers in the recording space to let the band hear themselves as they would on stage.
He recorded the trio playing together live Instead of tracking instruments separately, Allen captured all three members performing simultaneously in the same room.
He prioritized the energy of a live take The PA setup and group recording method preserved the raw, immediate feel of Animal Collective’s live performances.