Recording Techniques Flashcards
What should you record electric guitar/bass guitar with
A dynamic microphone with a cardioid polar pattern placed around 15cm from the front of the amplifier
What effect does placing the microphone in the centre of the cone of the amp do?
Captures a brighter sound than the edge of the cone
What should you record acoustic guitar with?
A cardioid condenser microphone placed 15-60cm in front of the 12th fret
What should you record trumpet/trombone with?
A dynamic or condenser microphone placed in front of the bell
What should you record flute/clarinet with?
A condenser microphone placed above the instrument
What should you record grand piano with?
Condenser microphones about 30cm away from the strings, pointed at the hammers
What should you record vocals with?
A condenser microphone
What can be used to reduce spill if other musicians are in the live room?
Acoustic screens
What should you record the kick drum with?
A large diaphragm dynamic microphone to pick up the low frequencies
What should you record the toms with?
Dynamic microphones placed 15cm away from the skins at 30°
What should you record the snare with?
A dynamic microphone
What should you record the hi-hat with?
A small diaphragm condenser placed 10-15cm above the top cymbal
What should you record the cymbals and overall kit with?
Two overhead condensers
