Acoustic Piano Recording?
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Posted on Jun 18, 2004 08:01 am
Buckman
Member Since: Jun 18, 2004
I've got access to a 1930's Heintzman grand piano to record on. The thought of trying to capture it's sound properly scares me. Any suggestions?
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TheTincanbugsloppy dice, drinks twiceMember
Since: Aug 05, 2003
Jun 18, 2004 08:06 am Welcome to HRC... but damned if I know the answer to that one! hahahaha... I'm sure someone here will, though. I have absolutely no experience with miking piano. The only thing I can think of is that you probably want to have a couple of condensors on it, one closer, one more ambient. Watch that you don't go out of phase though. Somebody else can get more specific, 'cuz frankly, I'm just running my mouth here. :)
Jun 18, 2004 08:12 am two or three matched condensors evenly spread from low to hi strings...for starters anyway...maybe one more back a few feet to capture some depth of room...
EdvoMember
Since: Feb 18, 2004
Jun 18, 2004 09:10 am Look here www.shure.com/booklets/techpubs.html
in one of the pdf guides for recording studio or sound reinforcement I saw something about micing the piano
WaltChief Cook and Bottle WasherMember
Since: May 10, 2002
Jun 18, 2004 09:44 am I have used the method dB mentioned with two matched condensers covering the strings with the top open. Another favorite I have often seen is to put one under the beast pointing up. I had the occasion to try that kinda... another person placed the mic stating he did it all the time and well he must have gotton a lot of mud all the time. But I think it was him not the technique.
Feb 24, 2005 04:59 am Here's an excessively detailed description of the method I use for recording my 1929 Mason & Hamlin BB:
innig.net/music/recordings/method/
Every piano, space, and artist taste is different, but it may be of interest and provide some useful starting points. Persistent experimentation is key.
