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

[Ken Hildebrand <airmojoken@xxxxxxxxx>]

A Shaker Madcat microphone may be just what you are
looking for... great for acoustic hand-effects
playing, and not prone to feedback.

Ken H in OH

--- Walter Joyce <wtjoyce45@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> 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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