In the past I used a pair of AKG 414 EB mics to record piano. Interested in feedback re: other mics that would match up as well other than Neumann U87 ( too expensive )

Ted

In the past ( when dinosaurs roamed the Earth )
I used a pair of AKG 414 EB mics to record piano.
Interested in feedback re: other mics that
would match up as well other than Neumann U87
( too expensive )

Also interested in whether noise reduction
is used when mixing down in analog at 30ips
1/2 inch tape.

Ted

Anybody got any magic formula for this? I had a pianist come in and record some stuff, and while the piano itself sounds great, the player really thumped the pedal, which is kind of distracting. I found the frequencies it occupies, and I can take it out, but it also makes a big hole in the piano sound.
Anything that will fix this, short of better player technique?

Hello! I need help
here's my story: I have to record a young solo pianist (classical) to make a portfolio CD, the pieces are some of late Schumann's work, some Chopin etudes and some Scriabine. ( basically romantic but very virtuose with lots of dynamic)

OK, we all have our way of micing/recording pianos, but I would like to get some new ideas from you to try new approaches for a slew of piano recordings I've been asked to do.

What do you use (mics, pres, recording mediums, Micing technique...) in various contexts, like classical, pop, etc..

Thanx for sharing your thoughts.

L.G. :w:

HI!

Hi

The son of a friend of my wife's mother :-)
wants to get rid of his piano :-)

Don't get a piano offered for free every day, do you?

It will be tuned/checked on monday

After that I see myself trying to record my pling-ploing

Problem is I don't know a thing about recording something a bit realistic (for a realistic price).