hi all,
i need to record a cajon solo session at my home studio. the room 18' L x 22' W x 11' H
i have at my disposal a Portico 5012 2-channel pre, personus firepod pre and the following mics:
At4040
sm 57
RODE nt5 (matched pair)
mxl v67
your advice in mic placement and mic choice(s) is very much appreciated .
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I've never recorded one, but have miced a few on stage. I always
I've never recorded one, but have miced a few on stage. I always use two mics: one in the hole and one pointing at the soundboard at the front. Last time I used a Sennheiser MD515 'Stick Grenade' in the hole, and a Beyer M201 round the front, which worked very well... but a couple of '57s would probably do the job.
If I had to record one I would probably do the same, unless I had a great room and a quality omni..
I suggest the 4040 in the hole, and an NT5 round the front. If one of them sounds wrong try swapping it for the 57.
Ask the cajon player if he has any preferances when he records?
Ask the cajon player if he has any preferances when he records? If he has recorded previously he might have some insite. I have asked a few cajon players what they prefered and they usually said a 58 at the sound hole. I have never done this myself FYI. Good luck.
I have miked a cajon live with a SM58 just a little in the back
I have miked a cajon live with a SM58 just a little in the back hole and this was awesome!!! Try this...!!!!