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It fits over or under the strings and can be adjusted to reach across two to four or even between two strings due to its flexible design. Mounting the microphone All of the above-mentioned microphones can be placed either on a microphone stand or directly on the cello using the appropriate microphone mount.Ī great close-miking mount is the CC4099 Clip for Cello, which is sturdy and made to stay in place in almost any position. This will minimize the bleed from the drum sound reflection off the cello. Tip: If the cello player sits close to louder sound sources (like a drummer), point the directional microphone away from the drum kit. The incoming sound from other sources (instruments, PA system) might reflect off it and enter the microphone from the front even if the microphone is pointing away from the source. Moving the microphone close to the instrument will increase the low-end response, which might be desirable.īear in mind that the cello reacts as a huge reflective surface. On the other hand, directional microphones suffer from the proximity effect and therefore require more adjustment to find the preferred position. Using a directional microphone like the 4099 Instrument Microphone or the 4011ES Cardioid Microphone has the advantage of being able to focus on the sound of the key instrument, isolating it from surrounding sound sources, such as other instruments onstage or the PA system.

Proximity effect is an increase in bass or low-frequency response when a sound source is close to a directional microphone. Using an omnidirectional microphone ensures the sound will not lack low-frequency due to the proximity effect as when using directional microphones. If you use a gooseneck, you can place the mic a short distance from the instrument if you prefer. Using an omnidirectional microphone – like the 4006ES Omnidirectional Microphone or the 4061 Miniature Omnidirectional Microphone – allows you to pick any one place, close to the instrument. Due to its size there are several good spots to pick from. There are many sound sources on the cello.

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Using an omnidirectional microphone is appropriate when you want to pick up the full sound of the instrument and you can maneuver it (using a gooseneck) a short distance away from the instrument. Types of microphones Omnidirectional (pressure) microphones have the great advantage of picking up sound evenly from all directions (although some “omnidirectional” microphones are slightly directional at the highest frequencies). For more information, read the Mounting the microphone section below. If you prefer more volume, positioning the mic closer to, or pointing at, the F-hole is ideal.

This offers a unique combination of natural string sound as well as high audio separation onstage. Microphone positioning Attaching the microphone to the C and A string below the bridge places the microphone capsule in the sweet spot, between the bridge and fingerboard. The overtones and the fine details of the cello also require the microphone to handle high frequencies and have a high level of accuracy as well. To capture the low notes you need to choose a microphone that is capable of handling low frequencies. The instrument The cello’s lowest note is the C2, which is equivalent to 65Hz.

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