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How to record a Ukulele?

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Submitted by ThirdBird on

The instrumentation for this project includes one or two vocal tracks, the ukulele with possible overdubbed solo's, djembe, and a bit of other hand percussion.



The only mic's I have available are cheap Nady's that came in a drum package. One DM 80 dynamic, several DM70 dynamics, and two CM85 condensers.



What mic(s) should I use on the uke, and where should I place the mic(s)?



In the past, I have used the two CM85s. One pointing at the neck, the other at the sound hole, both about 6 inches away. My results have been weak and muddy. I would like them to sound sharp and fresh. I hope the bad sounds are more of a result of the cheap mics, rather than my skills... although I still consider myself a novice.



I am going for a laid-back style, kind of a cross between Iz, Jack Johnson, and softer Sublime.



Thanks for any help!



PS - In the title, technically should it be "an" ukulele? It doesn't sound right without the "a".

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