Re:[Harp-L] Recording in studio...advice?

[Tom Ball <havaball@xxxxxxx>]

> "John K." <jkuzloski@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>  > Here is a link to recording acoustic harmonica;
>
>  > http://emusician.com/tutorials/emusic_taming_shrill/

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This is actually one of the most informative articles ever printed on 
recording the acoustic harmonica.  I'm glad to see it on the net -- 
thanks for the link, John.  When it originally came out a few years 
ago in Electronic Musician Magazine I had a few dozen copies xeroxed 
for distribution to students, novice engineers and others who would 
ask about the topic.

One tip in this article that I've found to be very useful was the 
recommendation of the Royer R-121.  This was not a mic I had 
previously thought of for recording harp, but I quickly discovered 
that it's a fabulous choice for high-keyed diatonics, ie when 
overdubbing with, say, a D, Eb, E, F, F# or high-G harp.  Much of the 
strident overtones are warmly diminished.

A highly recommended article, methinks, and one that should be 
bookmarked and saved by anyone looking to work studio gigs with 
acoustic harp.  Thanks again, John, for re-drawing it to our 
attention.

cheers,

Tom Ball
Santa Bobo