[Harp-L] Amplifying the acoustic sound Live: Mic choice

["Walter Joyce" <wtjoyce45@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

If anyone here feels like sharing the information I am curious about how 
best to capture acoustic style diatonic playing WITHOUT cupping the 
microphone both live and in the studio.

What I mean is what microphone would you suggest if you want to be able to 
stand back a bit from the mic while playing live. I'm thinking about the 
conflict between being able to pick up the subtleties of acoustic hand 
shaping playing and ambient noise onstage, as well as feedback issues.

In the studio there would be less issues with ambient noise, especially if 
in an isobooth. But what about recording "live" in the studio with the band? 
I'm looking for microphone suggestions and possible effects of pop filters.

I am about to go into the studio and lay down some harp work over a track 
and it is only my second recording. I will be working with professional 
engineers, but wanted input from players here who have recorded


Thank you in advance to all who feel like contributing.

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