[Ethan Winer]

Ben,

> I was afraid of proximity effect and the parallel walls. I'll try using the closet. It is definitely the quietest room I have. <

Again, it should be filled with absorbing "stuff." That avoids the proximity (reflections) problem.

> Would it be worth the while to test the room and apply parametric EQ adjustments to remaining frequency and mode problems to the tracks I record? Or just listen to the takes and apply any EQ as seems best? <

If you use a decent microphone you shouldn't have to EQ anything except maybe for effect. Note that I said decent, not expensive. :holycow:

> At least the REQ can identify those areas where narrow band notch filters can be used to cut problems where the program material is not significant. <

I think you're barking up the wrong tree there. If you capture a clean recording, you'll need little processing - again, except for special effect. EQ tweaking is always best done by ear. There's no program I know of that can replace an engineer's skill and experience.

--Ethan