Klarinet Archive - Posting 000653.txt from 1997/08

From: "Benjamin A. Maas" <bmaas@-----.net>
Subj: Re: How to Mic a Clarinet?
Date: Sat, 16 Aug 1997 16:12:23 -0400

There are several ways to go about micing a clarinet and it depends on what
sort of a budget you are on. The easiest way (and cheapest) is to get a
barcus-berry pickup that either connects to your reed or screws into an
accubore barrel. This setup is about $250 if I remeber correctly. A few
years ago at the Tempe ICA conference, this was the method of choice for
Bill Smith and Gerard Errante among others. Since then, a new mic system
that uses two condensor microphones that mount on the outside of the
instrument. I don't remember who makes it, but I have heard good things
about it and I know it is sold through Woodwind/Brasswind. If you decide
to go for just a microphone on a stand, you need to decide whether you want
one that is a dynamic (ie. Shure SM 57) or condensor (ie. Shure SM 81 or
most high-end mics.) Most mics will also need a preamp before you plug
into an amplifier to boost the signal from the weak mic level to a
reasonable line level.

If you write to me off of the list with more information, I would be happy
to help in any way I can.

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Ben Maas
bmaas@-----.net
Master's Student, University of Southern California

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> From: Ricardo Quintas <quintas@-----.pt>
> To: klarinet@-----.us
> Subject: How to Mic a Clarinet?
> Date: Saturday, August 16, 1997 8:08 AM
>
> Hello there.
> I'm a Jazz clarinetist and I'm thinking of buying a microphone to amplify
> my instrument.
>
> 1. What are the best options in the market (the best ratio
price/quality)?
> 2. What kind of equipment do you advise me to buy (big standing
> microphones, or small micros to attach to the instrument)?
> 3. Can I buy this materila via Internet?
> 4. Are there any web pages related to this sibjects?
>
> Thank you very much.
>
>
>
> Ricardo Diniz Quintas ;-)
> quintas@-----.pt
>
> PORTUGAL (Lisboa)