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Outlaw Hans · 31st July 2008

I have a Bluethner grand piano that sounds amazing. But you need the good room and good mics to get it to sound right. I have a pair of Avenson omni's that do the trick perfectly well. I've never been totally pleased with cardioids or LD condensers although I've had nice results with 414's in a different studio.
It's no comparison. Once properly miked the real deal will sit better in the mix and it will give that authentic and professional vibe to the recording.

31st July 2008	#20
Outlaw Hans Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Groningen, Holland Posts: 824	I have a Bluethner grand piano that sounds amazing. But you need the good room and good mics to get it to sound right. I have a pair of Avenson omni's that do the trick perfectly well. I've never been totally pleased with cardioids or LD condensers although I've had nice results with 414's in a different studio. It's no comparison. Once properly miked the real deal will sit better in the mix and it will give that authentic and professional vibe to the recording.