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Re: Best way to mic a clarinet?

Author: Merlin_Williams
Date: 2009-05-18 22:40

>Yes Lee you would not want to use a PZM to record a clarinet, in fact I avoid >using them altogether unless one absolutely has to. Of course I did have to >use them once when I recorded Billy Budd live and was forced to take feeds >from the sound reinforcement guy, who was using them because of the set >and the difficulty placing microphones due to the set and stage constraints. >The result was awful because they are not a good microphone, especially for >recording.

PZM mics can actually be used to make excellent recordings. The Crown SASS-P that I use for recording orchestras and other acoustically balanced ensembles is in fact a stereo PZM array.

There are several tracks available on my own website that were recorded with this setup, as well as at http://www.esnips.com/web/merlinwilliamssStuff

As with all mics, the manner in which they are deployed is of vital importance.

Jupiter Canada Artist/Clinician
Stratford Shakespeare Festival musician
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