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Best mics to record Bosendorfer grand piano

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Hey all > I am going on location to record a very warm, intimate sound on a bosendorfer 7 foot grand. Playing style of the pianist is on the softer side. Standards etc.



If you could bring 2 mics and stereo mic the piano what would be your top pick. Also what stereo mic preamps do you love for this kind of recording/sound.



I know it's so darn subjective, but I will be renting mics, so can go with the best. Just need to nail the call, as I will be out of town doing it.



thx in advance,



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Cucco

For classical?? (I'm assuming...) Is this an Imperial (extra lower octave.)?



In order of preference for stereo pair (all omnis)

*Gefell M296

*Schoeps CMC6 MK2h

*DPA 4006 TL

*Gefell UM900 (in omni)

*Neumann KM83





Preamps:(also in order of preference)

Grace 201

Hardy M1

Amek 9098

Summit TPA-200B

I'd like to say DAV BG1 or BG2, but I'm waiting on mine to come in now, so I can't give a qualified opinion on that. (I know - I bought it without hearing it first. I never do that, but at that price, why the heck not!!)



J

Thu, 01/12/2006 - 23:47 Permalink