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

["Chris Michalek" <chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

use a sennheiser 441 it's a super cardioid mic so you can stand back a bit and it will pick up mostly you.

otherwise neumann U87


>-----Original Message-----
>From: Walter Joyce [mailto:wtjoyce45@xxxxxxxxxxx]
>Sent: Friday, May 18, 2007 05:29 AM
>To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: [Harp-L] Amplifying the acoustic sound Live: Mic choice
>
>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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