AKG Acoustics 820 manual Clarinet Point the microphone at the low- est key

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4 Using the Microphone

4.4.9 Clarinet

Fig. 15: Clarinet.

•Point the microphone at the low- est key.

•To minimize key noise, place the microphone a little ways to the side of the instrument.

4.4.10Tenor and Soprano Saxophones

Fig. 16: Tenor saxophone (a), soprano saxophone (b).

•Aim the microphone at the mid-

a dle of the instrument from a dis- tance of about 2 to 3 1/2 feet (50 cm to 1 m).

4.4.11Grand and Upright Pianos

Fig. 17: Grand piano.

Grand piano:

•Aim a single PERCEPTION 820 TUBE or a stereo pair (see section 4.4.2 Choir) at the middle strings from a height of 5 to 7 feet (1.5 to 2 m).

•For a rock/pop sound, place two microhones roughly 8 to 16 in. (20 to 40 cm) above the strings.

•Align mic 1 with the treble strings and mic 2 with the bass strings, both at a point about 6 inches (15 cm) behind the dampers.

PERCEPTION 820 TUBE

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Contents Perception 820 Tube Table of Contents Safety and Environment Symbols Used Safety InstructionsDescription Packing ListRear Panel Front PanelRefer to fig Description Powering Up Power voltage Selector setting Power cordConnecting Remote Control Unit to Power Important NoteSetting Up General Hints Using the MicrophoneIntroduction TapeLead Vocals Choir Backing VocalsTrumpet, Trombone Violin, Viola Aim mic 2 at the instrument from the side Double bassDouble Bass, Cello Acoustic GuitarClarinet Clarinet Point the microphone at the low- est keyDrums Upright pianoUse the same technique as for the grand Cord from the Remote Control Unit before replacing a fuse CleaningTroubleshooting AC input connector on the Remote Control Unit rear panelSolving Problems Specifications MicrophoneFrequency Response Figure EightSommaire Sécurité et environnement Reuses à l’intérieur de l’appareilOptionnels DistanceFace arrière Face avantVoir fig DistanceVoir , Cordon secteur Commande à distanceRéglage Sera prêt à fonctionnerPerception 820 Tube Tres bruits mécaniques Utilisation du microphoneLe microphone avec très grand soin RegistrésPhones génériques Produits avec précision et sans être faussésFérents endroits Soliste vocalChorale/Choristes Violon, alto Guitare électriqueGuitare basse Violon soloVioloncelle/variante Grands ensembles à cordesContrebasse Voir ci-dessus la section « Contrebasse »Dirigez le microphone vers la clef la plus basse 8 Flûte traversièreClarinette Dirigez le microphone vers le miPiano à queue/ Piano droit Piano à queuePiano droit CymbalesDu fusible NettoyageDépannage AvertissementSolutions aux problèmes Caractéristiques techniques Réponse en fréquence HuitPerception 820 Tube Perception 820 Tube 06/08/9100U12480

820 specifications

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