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Author: mikeseeker1
Date: 2009-03-12 00:29
Hello Guys!!!
Can You please help me and tell me where I can find a microphone for a klarinet. I am looking for a very good one!!!
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Author: Geirskogul
Date: 2009-03-12 06:25
OOh I don't know, finding a microphone for the ever-elusive klarinet can be a bit difficult. But for the clarinet, oh, boy howdy do you have a bunch to choose from.
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=clarinet+microphone
You silly Germans.
Post Edited (2009-03-12 06:26)
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Author: reedwizard
Date: 2009-03-12 19:28
Are you going to record the clarinet or amplify it? This would determine your microphone choice as well as the sound equipment you are using. If this is for sound reinforcement then you can use any dynamic type of microphone, they are inexpensive and will serve the purpose. If you are recording then there are many more choices and it would depend upon your budget and what type of audio board you were using etc. I really need more information.
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Author: Alseg
Date: 2009-03-12 20:39
What reedwizard said....big difference in recording vs. amplification, and also in placement of mics.
Former creator of CUSTOM CLARINET TUNING BARRELS by DR. ALLAN SEGAL
-Where the Sound Matters Most(tm)-
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Author: xarkon
Date: 2009-03-12 21:04
Take a look at this from the Klarinet archives:
http://test.woodwind.org/Databases/Klarinet/2002/08/000090.txt
I would also search for other messages by the same author (Benjamin Maas) since he does this for a living.
Dave
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Author: Ralph Katz
Date: 2009-03-12 21:32
Search this board for "microphone" or "pickup"- there are other posts.
It will make a difference if you want to:
- make a recording or amplify a live performance
- reproduce your sound faithfully, process it a little or a process it lot
Choices:
- omnidirectional mike (can work for anything)
Dynamic (general purpose vocal mike) or
Condenser (more sensitive, flatter response, requires power)
- dedicated woodwind mike system (better reception but more expensive)
A couple of companies make this, receives at similar levels no matter if you
have few or all of your fingers down.
- mike mounted in your barrel
Louder when all your fingers are down
best in noisy settings or if you process the sound to any extent
What kind of music do you play and how do you want to use the microphone? Also, what is the price range of your microphone budget?
Regards
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Author: reedwizard
Date: 2009-03-16 14:50
Omnidirectional is the pickup pattern of the microphone, not the type. There are two main categories of microphones dynamic and condenser. Condenser microphones require phantom power and the dynamic microphones operate under the principles of physics without an external power source. Both types of microphones can be used for all instruments and voice it just depends on what your application is. For sound reinforcement purposes (amplification) dynamic microphones are most often used because they are less expensive.
In the recording studio condenser microphones are often the choice but dynamic are also used.
Microphone choice is based on several factors: the pickup pattern: omnidirectional, cardioid or bi-directional (figure eight). Cardioid microphones are most sensitive in the front and their sensitivity falls off from there, they are less sensitive in the rear and are said to reject sounds from the rear. Omni directional pick up sounds from all around and is not a good choice as a primary microphone unless you are making a mono recording and only have one microphone. Bi-directional microphones are also usually used in pairs or paired with a cardioid or omni in specific recording technicques, such as M-S.
the size of the diaphragm, it is a matter of personal choice; often small diaphragm microphones are paired with violins, violas, flute, clarinet. Large diaphragm microphones are often used with cellos, voice, trombone, trumpet. I have used large diaphragm microphones on clarinet with great results.
Application, what is the venue, is it a spot mic on the clarinet or are you in the recording studio? Is this for amplification? I would only use dynamic microphones for amplification, condenser are too expensive and you can damage their diaphragms. Dynamic microphones are more robust.
My choice for clarinet in the studio would be different than a spot mic on clarinet in an orchestra or an ensemble. If you want to ask specifically you can email me and I will be happy to answer since I am an audio engineer as well as a clarinetist.
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Author: hupsop
Date: 2009-04-26 19:43
If you want a good quality mic for live clarinet amplification with enought volume, I've had great experience with products in this website http://www.gtc-music1.com/forum/index.php . The pickup is attached to an insert drilled in the barrel.
The website is a horrible mess, but in the store you can check out the available variations of the mic. Also you should read about them in the forum to get more information
J
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