Mic-ing woodwinds
HOW TO MIC UP A WOODWIND INSTRUMENT LIVE EXAMPLES Clarinet - Place the mic at centre depending on the sound - Use a XY setup for a balanced sound. (One mic pointing towards the upper section and the other mic on the lower section) *For a brighter sound, place it near the upper section and if you want a darker sound, place it near towards the lower section of the clarinet. *Do not place it at the bell because there won't be any sound there. *Make sure the player does not move around when recording. Saxophone - Start with the mic above the bell aimed at the body of the instrument. - Move the mic around the find the spot where there is enough warmth and bite Flute - Place the mic above from where the player is blowing so that the mic will not pick up a bunch of wind, a pop filter helps to prevent this issue as well. - Miking up 18 inch above the flute can get a natural sounding sound. ...