Originally posted by Matthew J.:
oh, i thought akg c1000s were small diaphram condensers? what mics would you suggest for this type of recording? this type of recording being pop/alternative. i was also going to use the same condensers for other instruments like guitar, violin, and as overheads.
oh, and thanks for the reply.
matt
You're welcome Matt.
The C1000 isn't a bad mic, but it isn't great either. You can use it on guitar, acoustic and electric with decent results IMHO. It is a bit colored. I have used it on violin together with other mics and the sound of the C1000 was not good. On upright bass it sucks and I tried it on a grand piano with poor results. They're pretty decent mics for recording woodwinds though.
The C3000's are better but very sibilant. If you really want a great piano and violin sound you will need better mics, at least in the C451 or KM(1)84 class if you think about CD condensers.
I like Neumann M149's on piano but that's another $$$$ story.
I've had some very good results on a grand with PZM's too.
For violin you'll be happy with a ribbon mic.
Maybe some other members can come up with some ideas, or you could try a search for piano recording.
Hope this helps, Han