| LearnJazzPiano.com archives: microphone recommendations | |
| alhaynes -- 12/03/2004, 09:00:41 -- #9437 | |
| I need two good recording microphones for my piano (Baldwin 6-3 model L). I'm using Shure SM57s now, which are ok, but I would like to step up. Any suggestions ? Thanks, Al | |
| Scot -- 12/03/2004, 13:11:35 -- #9448 | |
| I dont' even have one suggestion. The reason I say this is that in the past three months I've been on several recording projects for other people and have been in five different studios with nice grand pianos... each piano had a different mic and recording setup, and each studio tech said his way was the best... One thing I do know is this- when it comes to microphones, you get what you pay for. Most of the studios had two mics above the strings where the hammers hit (about a foot and a half above), and then they also had two mics a few feet away from the open lid. When I record piano music, my favorite way is to find a great room, like a church or museaum, rent some time, and set up an ambient mic somewhere in the room and record it that way. Sorry, I didn't really answer your question, but it is a tough one because so many people have their own ways of doing it... Maybe if you describe your piano setup and recording equipment I can give you a better idea of what I think would go with it. | |
| Ryan -- 12/07/2004, 06:55:49 -- #9530 | |
| I highly recommend the AKG C414's. http://www.kellyindustries.com/microphones/akg_c414.html I use them on a Yamaha grand (not mine...I wish!) with an Avalon AD2044 preamp, and it sounds great! All that is a bit pricey, but it works well. | |
| alhaynes -- 12/07/2004, 07:39:11 -- #9533 | |
| Hey, I bet the AKG's are good, but a pair would be the second most expensive item in my living room ! This isn't a real studio, of course. The room is large and fairly live. The Baldwin lid opens towards one wall, and close miking produces a good full sound. I do want a pair of condenser mics - and I may end up spending as necessary. Thanks for the replies ! Al ps - any more suggestions out there ? | |
| Dr. Whack -- 12/07/2004, 08:20:00 -- #9535 | |
| my 2 cents...spend the bucks on good mics...you always want the source to be as good as possible... | |
| Dr. Whack -- 12/07/2004, 17:29:03 -- #9543 | |
| ya might wanna check these out: http://www.superlux.us/ they're pretty cheap, but spec out great...there's even a demo of a cd I did a couple of years ago where the engineer used all superlux mics ($69 a piece) good luck~ | |
| pringe -- 12/08/2004, 00:06:26 -- #9545 | |
| have a look at Studio Electronics SE1 (matched pair of SDCs). In general the cost-quality ratio holds true, but sounds like you dont wanna break the bank - these cost about £150 over here in the UK... | |
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