Just starting using a pair of RODE NT5's with directional capsules to record the guzheng. After some experimenting with positions, I've settled on both overhead, one on each side, about 3ft from the instrument. I've added no effects to this recording other than a compressor. What do you think?

Hi my friends,

I've put up a new video which I think may benefit RO members.
Let me know what you think of the sound and the production in general. (Trying to get better!) ;)

Don't miss the electric distorted guitar on which mic placement has the biggest impact.

Hi everyone,

I am planning on recording a school orchestra recital and need some help deciding on a microphone setup. I've done live sound for decades, but have done practically nothing relating to orchestral recordings. I also have a limited selection of microphones to choose from. The end result will be a stereo audio track to mix with video from multiple cameras for a concert/recital video.

I have a cocktail drum kit, with a tall, 15" barrel drum that stands upright and serves both as the kick and the floor tom. It has small air holes, but no mic port. The kit sounds great, and I can get a solid one-mic recording from it without problems. But I need to do some multi-mic setups, and wanted some informed opinions about recording the kick.

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I found this today. Thought I'd share.
https://www.cakewalk.com/Support/Knowledge-Base/2007013311/10-Microphone-Placement-Techniques-for-Acoustic-Guitar

Even if it's for guitars, the techniques still apply for other instruments

I'd like to share a great studio technique that I call the "echo demo". I hope you find it as useful as I have.

Just as the title says, what is the best angle and distance?

I've tried quite a few variations, but I still get a way too "fuzzy" sound to make it comfortable.

I work for a church, we're not recording but it does have to go into the board and sound good for services.