Using stereo overhead miking techniques to supplement a. To set this up, youll need two preferably identical microphones with cardioid polar patterns placed as close together as possible, but with their capsules at a 90. The xy stereo mic approach uses two matched microphones placed close together. The stereo image the placement of the instruments in the sonic environment isnt as wide or realistic as it is in real life.
A coincident pair consists of two directional mics mounted so that their. This coincident pair microphone setup is especially useful when time is short and. The conversational narrative style presents technical aspects in an. There are advantages and disadvantages to consider as an audio engineer when placing microphones. For example if recording an acoustic guitar, try a placement of each mic 10cm from the guitar, but 30cm away from each other, one positioned near the body of the. What stereo microphone techniques can be used with at mics. The microphone book imparts these microphone tips and tricks of the pros to make them available to any sound engineer or home studio enthusiast. By placing two microphones several feet apart, a wide stereo image can be achieved. Taking jurgen meyers renowned book acoustics and the. How to mic a piano a simple guide to microphone placement. Here are some placement options for an upright piano.
Overhead mic placement left to right you could start by simply centering the overhead mics over the drum kit using an xy or ortf pair note. Stereo microphone techniques spaced pair or non coincident pair ab the spaced pair technique is commonly used in drum overhead microphone placement time should be given to correct placement as this is the most critical part of your overall drum sound always check the phase of the microphones and mono compatibility i. Music as their starting point, the pair have used a selection of dpa microphones to. How microphone placement affects each of these parameters determines to a large extent the stereo image that is created. It explains all aspects of all kinds of microphones, how they work, and how to use them in session recording. When you record using the xy technique, keep these points in mind. The spaced pair microphone technique usually consists of using two. Its a classic nashville recording technique, although its popular all over. The xy technique is easy to set up and results in a decent sound, so.
The itds and iids between the microphones will be substantial. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. With the piano pulled away from the wall so the soundboard is facing the room, a pair of mics can be placed at a distance of 68. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Notice how the mics in this figure are attached to a special mounting bracket. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. The clarity and neutrality of dpa microphones secure success for a. You should always trust your ears and begin by listening to how the instrument sounds, find the sweet spot, and begin your microphone placement there. This is a very popular way to record acoustic guitars, among other acoustic instruments. It also looks prettier than xy in my book, if that counts for anything. While there are many books that touch upon the basics of record ing especially stereo. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. Microphone choice and placement secrets for recording.
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