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recording Bluegrass

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I'm thinking of venturing into the Blue Grass world a bit. Looking for anyone who has experience recording this style. Any tips would be good. Particularly what mics you like for what instruments and mic placement on said instruments.



Thanks

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anonymous
anonymous

Hello,

I only have a few mikes; KM84, AT4033 and a Rode NTK. When I record my dobro, the Rode wins out over the 4033 a little and the KM84 is best as a second mike, when possible.



I usually place the Rode between the screens and coverplate just below the 1st string; and about 12" away. For more aggresive sounds move the mike toward the bridge and away for more mellow tones.

Sat, 10/04/2003 - 22:11 Permalink
anonymous
anonymous

Chas,

I just checked out some of your links, and I am interested in hearing your music. I may have to save up and get one of your CD's. I am in Johnson City, TN and really looking to record primarily bluegrass and acoustic music. I am using Oktava MC-012 matched pair for guitar, mandolin, and banjo, and have an AKG C1000S that I use some for instruments and vocals. I am using a Studio Projects T3 for vocals (and love it). I would love your thoughts on must have mics, and equipment for recording bluegrass. I am using Nuendo, Sytek MP4ii mic pre... I am considering buying a matched pair of AKG C414's for stereo recording fiddle, cello, and drum overheads. What do you think of that mic? or others you would recommend.



Thanks,



Rob

Thu, 10/09/2003 - 07:39 Permalink