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Shure SM81-LC Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone for Guitar, Piano, and Cymbals, includes Swivel Adapter, Attenuator-Switch Lock, Windscreen, Carrying Case, No Cable Included (SM81-LC)

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Large diaphragm condensers are go-to mics for vocals because they boast impressive low self-noise, a high frequency presence boost and, at the low end, a lush open sound. But they're often left collecting dust on the studio shelf when it comes to recording acoustic guitar.

What I loved about this microphone the most is the combination of its easy-to-use, easy-to-set benefits, which makes it perfect for both beginners and seasoned veterans. Pros The only downside of this microphone is that you’ll need a bit more time to set it up, especially if you decide to manually switch between preset Pros Neumann has built something really special for stereo recording with the KM 184. Its phase integrity and tolerance are its best selling points, meaning you’re less likely to run into phase issues when mixing. Of more interest is its frequency response curve that's incredibly flat. Self-noise is very low, output is high and it exhibits minimum colouration, even off axis. In short, it’s a dream to work with. Reproduction is faithful and its uniform, transparent character makes multi-mic setups a breeze.Even though it is marketed as an instrument microphone, it’s perfect for drum cymbals because of its high-output clipping power. Closer to the budget end, beyond what's already been mentioned, there's things like the Behringer B5, Studio Projects C4s (the omni caps are decent, if you room sounds good and is quiet enough), and the sE Electronics SE8 (which I like at the price and are pretty quiet for an SDC). Worth thinking about what polar pattern options are available. Its sound quality is outstanding; I love how accurate it remains even at super-loud volumes, and it’s decently approachable money-wise. La parte centrale e posteriore della fusoliera aveva un "pavimento" ricoperto da listelli di legno. There are various types of ukuleles that differ in size and pitch, though the soprano ukulele is the most common.

Pointing the KM 184 at a ukulele from a distance (about 4-8 feet) will capture a clean, full sound of the uke with no worries of an exaggerated bass response (due to the proximity effect). The 184 will “hear” the ukulele similarly to how our ears do naturally. AKG Pro Audio’s Perception 170 is a microphone that looks, sounds, and feels better than most similarly-priced models.

The mic comes with a great isolation clamp to mount it, and it does a good job of stopping noise when you’re recording. Getting mic placement right is more than half the battle to getting a sublime recorded tone. Place the mic in the wrong place and your sound will be either weak and gutless, or muddy and indistinct. We'll be exploring the best places to aim your mic and looking at the rudiments of multi-mic setups. Just head to the buying advice at the end of this article.

The KSM44 is a workhorse mic that delivers stellar quality and features, offering fantastic value. It features a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz, with no crossover distortion, minimal harmonic and intermodulation distortions and premium electronic components. As a bonus for the audio geeks, it also features gold-plated internal and external connectors. Low self-noise: Condenser microphones are often the best bet for miking ukuleles. These mics are active and therefore have self-noise. Choosing a quiet active microphone will help to further capture the subtle nuances in the sound of a ukulele performance. This is doubly important since ukulele are not very loud.Therefore, it’s best to position the mic fairly close to the hi-hats. Most drummers and studio engineers like to place the mic above the top hi-hat cymbal as opposed to underneath the bottom hi-hat cymbal.

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