miking a trumpet
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Posted on Jan 01, 2006 04:12 pm
musicdreamer7
Member Since: Nov 10, 2005
Well i've come to my next miking task, a trumpet. I read up and apparently it should be about 1-4 ft away facing a bit off center of the sound hole on the trumpet. Id do that with my large dia. condenser and maybe put my dynamic 6 inches away to capture the higher spl's better (thoughts?). Can i make it work out well though without the use of a tube condenser or ribbon mic which most use to do the job?
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jmailjimmie neutronMember
Since: Feb 14, 2005
Jan 01, 2006 07:27 pm I think so... ldc out front, the distance dependant on the player/instrument. While the horn is being played, have someone move the mic around, up & down and find some "sweet" spots. You could also do one off to the side of the instrument, but in closer, and catch some of the "brass". Works for some horns, but not others, and also depends on how much "noise" the musician makes with the valves. A dynamic up close might work, but you'll emphasise the mids with it. Give it a whirl and see what it sounds like...
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Jan 01, 2006 07:48 pm The dynamic will capture more of the true sound of the horn as long as you keep it close. But yes the LDC can be used to pik up the room as well but dont let it get to far away as it may pick up too much noise as well. If you ever notice how they mic a horn live it is very close and right on the bell. They make specialty mics that go right in the bell of the trumpet, so keep that dynamic close.
