Two PZM's or PCC's taped on the inside of the lid which may be closed to minimize pickup of an orchestra when it's a competitive factor.
I'm familiar with the helpinstill. Just wasn't sure it if was standard. I've also had better coverage with a couple of 57s. Any idea what pop orchestras use, if anything?
@Jay What is / are: "My boss has a pair of high end sort-stick small-diaphragm condensers;"My boss has a pair of high end sort-stick small-diaphragm condensers; we use drum-kit clips to attach them to the harp, pointing down at the two ends of the strings. Neumann I-84s
A typo.@Jay What is / are: "My boss has a pair of high end sort-stick small-diaphragm condensers;"
How to mic a piano is a subject for several dissertations.How have you mic'd a grand piano, either in an accompaniment setting, or solo with orchestra? Points for those of you that include mic type, cabling, and clip/stand tips. Thanks all!
Piano pickups, like the C-ducer, are OK when the primary consideration is gain before feedback for a rock concert. Otherwise, no, just no.
Between the two, I'd go with the PZM/PCC. I use a BB at my church hustle and it never fails to sound mid-heavy and dull. The PZMs are great for pulling out more highs, but will inevitably amplify your drummer if the lid is open. For some reason those jazz people keep parking the drummer right next to the piano! My guess is a long time ago a drummer was trying to date a pianist and the rest is history.The Barcus-Berry piano transducer also requires experimentation, and use the B-B double stick tape
In reality, it has a lot more to do with the drummer, the bassist, and the pianist forming the rhythm section of a jazz ensemble. If they aren't in sync with each other, everything falls apart (or, at the least, sounds amateurish in the worst possible sense of the word). The dating theory is more fun, though.For some reason those jazz people keep parking the drummer right next to the piano! My guess is a long time ago a drummer was trying to date a pianist and the rest is history.
It's a speed of sound thing. If the player is reacting to what is heard, how long it takes for the sound to travel from source to listener becomes a big deal. The eighth note pulse comes from the high hats, typically, so bass players tended to be on that side of the drum kit.In reality, it has a lot more to do with the drummer, the bassist, and the pianist forming the rhythm section of a jazz ensemble. If they aren't in sync with each other, everything falls apart (or, at the least, sounds amateurish in the worst possible sense of the word). The dating theory is more fun, though.
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