I'm talking about solo grand piano, playing classical or jazz music. When I record, it comes out clanky, and seems to exagerate any imperfections in the tuning. I want to capture the way the piano really sounds.
2007-07-09 03:39:52 · 4 answers · asked by brando4755 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Jazz
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2007-07-09 14:49:07 · answer #1 · answered by ThinkaboutThis 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
there are a number of different ways to mic a piano, alot of it comes down to personal preference, type of piano and type of music.
i would usually have the lid open if you are in a acoustically dead room with the microphones about 30 cm's above the strings, i usually place one around the hammers and angle the mic slightly towards the other side and face it down the strings towards the back. then place a second mic on the other end in the reverse, pointing down the strings to the hammers.
the closer you mic to the strings and hammers the more 'clunk' you will get from the keys - pull back for a better sound and run your eq (if applicable) fairly flat and dont push too much gain or you will get a messy sound.
hope this helps - just play around and see how you go, trial and error is the best method but that is a guide, as ultimately you will find the right sound that suits you.
p.s i forgot to add - make sure you are using instrument mic's, ideally a form of condensor microphone or failing that a shure sm57 mic, they will give you a better sound than a dynamic vocal mic such as a sm58 or similar.
2007-07-09 03:51:56 · answer #2 · answered by djillusions24 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I just saw Marvin Hamlish perform and they had two mic's over the open strings about two feet above the strings in line between the performer and the far end of the instrument. Good reproduction for the audience and good recording as well.
2007-07-10 04:18:59 · answer #3 · answered by Kathi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd try setting up multiple mics at varying proximity.
One pair in the piano, another pair just overhead, and another pair across the room.
When you mix it down you can blend between the three, or eliminate any you dislike.
2007-07-09 22:11:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No idea....
May be You use three ore five
microphones --- not too close to the
grand piano. And try again...
Good luck.
Aaron.
2007-07-09 07:18:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋