Recording Tips for Each Instrument

Recorder position examples

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Voice

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Position the recorder slightly away from the singer's

face. If breathing noises are audible, adjust the filter

 

 

settings.

 

If breathing noises are audible

Piano

When recording the sound of a grand piano, position the recorder pointing to the center of the open lid. To record acousmato as well, move the recorder slightly away to get a richer sound.

Point to the open lid

Wind instrument

Position the recorder pointing to the center of the so-called "bell." If breathing noises are audible, move the recorder slightly away from the center of the pavillon.

Adjust sound by moving the recorder away from the center.

If breathing noises are audible

String instrument

When recording the sound of a string instrument such as a violin, position the recorder slightly away from the upper part of the instrument, pointing to the f-hole of the body.

Point to the f-hole

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