Does anyone have a suggestion for micing a Harmonica without buying a special harmonica mic? Later this week I'm recording a guitar/harmonica duet for some friends and need to figure out how to get a good sound from the harmonica.
I have this available to me:
2 Audio-Technica 4033a condenser mics (I would prefer not to have to use these, even though they are the best recording mics we have.)
2 Beyer Dynamic MC86N(C)S Shotgun Mics
Various SM94s (4 of these), SM81s (4). SM58s (8), and SM57s (7).
I will be mixing on a Behringer Eurorack UB2443FX-Pro.
Any suggestions? I was thinking I would be using two SM81s on the guitar. I was almost thinking that I would use the two shotguns perpendicular to the floor a foot above and a foot in front of the Harmonica, but I'm not sure how shotgun mics work in situations like that.
Also, any specific EQ notes that apply to most harmonica situations?
I have this available to me:
2 Audio-Technica 4033a condenser mics (I would prefer not to have to use these, even though they are the best recording mics we have.)
2 Beyer Dynamic MC86N(C)S Shotgun Mics
Various SM94s (4 of these), SM81s (4). SM58s (8), and SM57s (7).
I will be mixing on a Behringer Eurorack UB2443FX-Pro.
Any suggestions? I was thinking I would be using two SM81s on the guitar. I was almost thinking that I would use the two shotguns perpendicular to the floor a foot above and a foot in front of the Harmonica, but I'm not sure how shotgun mics work in situations like that.
Also, any specific EQ notes that apply to most harmonica situations?