Klarinet Archive - Posting 000386.txt from 1997/01

From: Benjamin Maas <bm004e@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: clarinet question
Date: Wed, 22 Jan 1997 16:32:35 -0500

> Question #1
> It is very difficult to amplify the clarinet while performing on stage,
> not only do
> conventional microphones sound bad, they also restrict movement. Is
> there such a thing
> as a clarinet microphone? If so, were can I find one... and how much do
> they cost?

There are several systems that you can use to mic a clarinet. The first is
a microphone that you attach to the clarinet. If you look in the
woodwind/brasswind catalog there are several. The best ones have two
microphones on them. One is over the holes and the other is at the end of
the bell. These systems generally cost about $450. The next system is made
by barcus-berry and it uses a contact mic that screws into a DEG accubore
barrell. This one costs about half as much, but the sound qality is nowhere
near as good. the last option is to just get a decent microphone and put it
on a stand and play into that. There are some good microphones that are out
there that are not that expensive, but are still pretty good. It iall
depends upon what you need the amplification for.

>
> Question #2
> I'm also very interested in clarinet MIDI, but again can't find any
> information on the
> subject. Is there such a thing... and if so how do I get information?
>

Can you explain in a little more detail about what you mean by clarinet
MIDI. Do you want to perform with live electronics, or take you sound and
turn it into a MIDI signal (like many guitarists do).

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