Re: [Harp-L] Using flute or trumpet mics for acoustic cupped sound

[Jaime Viehweg <harpie@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Thu, Feb 10, 2005 at 05:21:13PM -0800, Winslow Yerxa wrote:
> I'm still looking into inside-the-hand mics like the Harmonica Honker.
> But it occurs to me that with the mic inside the hand cup, it will
> capture something quite different from the outside-the-cup sound I'm
> looking for. I'll be trying out a unit soon and will be able to tell if
> this is an issue. 
> 
> Winslow

While I have never tried this (which should probably translate into
"don't bother reading the rest of this message), nor have I used an
inside-the-hand type mic (more danger!), what if you used one of those
"inside-the-hand" mics, but put it on the outside?  I believe they are
directional in that there is a ring with the mic attached and the mic
points to one side of the ring.  So, if you put it on the outside of your
hand pointing down or away from your head, it might catch the sound OK.
Might be a problem with catching your hand noise...?

Well, when you try the mic, try it on the inside and outside and then
you will know!

And when you know, let us know, you know?

Thanks for your time.

jaime