If one is limited to a small, rectangular room, 20'x10'x8', to record in, what's the best route to take to make it sound good (or reasonable) for live, natural sounding recordings?
I've tended to record close-mic'd and cheat with fake reverb up to now but I'd like to try to be more natural.
I'm thinking butt loads of fibreglass on the 8' ceiling to "remove" it will help but can't get my head round whether the walls should be reflective or absorb...er...tive.
I'm shooting for the good/cheap trade-off, doesn't have to be quick as I've plenty of time and patience, so...most effective place(s) to start?
Cheers!