PreSonus ADL 600 - Manual (Page 12)

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3.1 Stereo Mic-Placement Tutorial
The following are a few stereo mic applications to help you get started
with your ADL 600. These are by no means the only ways to record
these instruments; microphone selection and placement is an art. For
more information, visit your library or local bookstore, as there are many
books and magazines about recording techniques. The Internet is also a
great source of recording information, as are instructional videos.
Grand Piano
Place one microphone above the high
strings and one microphone above the
low strings. Experiment with distance
(the farther back the more room you
will capture). This technique can be
used for live and studio applications.
Electric Guitar
Place a dynamic microphone an inch
or two away from the speaker of the
guitar amplifier. Experiment with exact
location. If you are recording an amp with
multiple speakers, experiment with each
one to see if one sounds better than the
others. Place a condenser microphone
approximately six feet away, pointed at
the amp. Experiment with distance. Also
experiment with inverting the phase
of the room microphone to check for
phase cancellation and reinforcement.
(Select the “fuller”-sounding position.)
In a live application, omit the condenser
microphone.
3.1 Stereo Mic-Placement Tutorial