In Forever Changeless, Frahm uses close-miking to more clearly capture the sound of a piano’s action mechanism. This, combined with a very soft-sounding piano, creates a distinctly intimate sound.
– Nick Andreev
Recording/Miking an Alto Saxophone
The diagram shows the optimal microphone placement. Microphone Positioning for Saxophone is important as the sound is not solely located at the opening, it is also emitted from the opening and closing valves. This Microphone placement should pick up all sounds.
A Ribbon microphone is suggested for the best possible sound.
Sources:
Vocal Recording Techniques
My first resource is one more or the whole process of getting a good vocal recording from microphone choice to how your room should look. It’s a in-depth guide I strongly suggest if you have or don’t have experience. It’s valuable to understand that a good microphone doesn’t necessarily mean a good recording. Click here to be a vocal recording master!
If you want a more compact lesson how to to prepare from someone with a lot of experience, this is how Neal Cappellino gets ready for a vocal tracking session. The video is 22min long and I think it’s a good watch after the initial article above.
RE20 Microphone
RE20
Cost: $529
Type: Dynamic microphone
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Frequency Response: 45Hz – 18 000Hz
Frequency Response Curve:
Sensitivity: -56.5 dB
Common uses:
- Best for vocals
- But also good for kick drums, and guitar cabinets, bass cabinets, acoustic guitars, pianos, and brass/woodwind instruments.
Review and Testing:
AKG C214 Condenser Mic
C214 ( matched pair – can be developed together)
Cost: $400
Type: Condenser Mic
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency Range: 20 to 20 000 Hz
Frequency Response Curve:
Sensitivity:
- Open circuit sensitivity: 20 mV/Pa (-34 dBV)
- Noise: 13dBA
Common uses:
studio recordings ; vocals
OR
acoustic guitar and pianos.
Examples:
review and testing: