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APPLICATIONS AND PLACEMENT
The most common BETA 98H/C applications and placement techniques are described below. Keep in mind that micro- phone technique is largely a matter of personal taste; there is no one ªcorrectº microphone position.
SAXOPHONE (see Figure 4): Clamp the microphone onto the bell of the saxophone, so the microphone is a few inches from and facing into the bell. This will produce a bright tonal balance while minimizing feedback and leakage.
SOPRANO SAXOPHONE (see Figure 5): Clamp the microphone onto the bell of the saxophone and adjust the gooseneck so the microphone is facing the keys of the instrument, a few inches from the lower keys. This will produce a warm and full tonal balance. For a brighter tone, adjust the gooseneck so the microphone is facing into the bell, a few inches away.
TROMBONE PLACEMENT (see Figure 6): Clamp the microphone onto the bell of the trombone and adjust the goose- neck so the microphone is facing directly into the bell, a few inches away. This will produce a bright tonal balance while providing maximum isolation.
TRUMPET PLACEMENT (see Figure 7): Clamp the microphone onto the bell of the trumpet and adjust the gooseneck so the microphone is facing directly into the bell, a few inches away. This will produce a bright tonal balance while provid- ing maximum isolation.
DRUM PLACEMENT (see Figure 8): Clamp the microphone onto the drum rim and adjust the gooseneck so the micro- phone is aiming a few inches above the drum head and an inch from the rim. This provides a full tonal balance.
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