Author: Tom H
Date: 2018-12-12 09:35
I'm no expert on microphones, but where you place it obviously depends on what type it is.
Perhaps the ideal one is a tiny "pick-up" that is placed on the instrument. I have seen those, particularly with jazz players.
If the mic. is not "directional", it may be best, as suggested above, to have it a fair distance from the clarinet. Problem here may be having it pick up other instruments louder than desired, particularly if you are soloing with a group such as a band or orchestra.
When I solo and use a mic., I generally have it maybe 2 feet from me, and near the middle of the clarinet. Then, ideally, I move a bit when most of the holes, or very few holes, are covered. So for example, on lowest E with everything covered, the sound will come out the bell only, so I would adjust for that by aiming the bell at the mic.--if at all possible. If I'm playing a section with a lot of throat notes I'll lean forward.
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