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Originally Posted by Recording David  You will only need 2 mics - forget room mics or spot miking, you need to approach this from the viewpoint of classical recording techniques. IMO the best mic array for 2 classical guitars is MS using excellent SD condenser mics (I use a Schoeps MS pair), which will give you fantastic stereo imaging and pick up the lovely acoustic of the church you will be in.
Alternatively I have had lots of success with ORTF or AB omnis spaced at about 40cm. The key is getting the mic placement right, so spend plenty of time with this - usually about 1-1.5m back from the instruments pointing a little above the level of the soundholes . |
Agreed - well put,
Recording David. This is exactly my experience - when done right, MS sounds fabulous on classical guitar (f.e. the Stavrou's J. Williams recordings)! My favourite technique, however, is two omni SDCs spaced at about 40 cm, around 1,5m away from the guitar, angled slightly outwards.
Alex, if you're interested, listen to my classical guitar experiment with different recording techniques (ABs w/ different spacing and omni vs. cardioid, ORTF, MS, XY)
on my blog.
I've never used ribbons on classical guitar, but I'd love to try a pair some time.
Pablo, have you had the opportunity to compare the Line Audio CM3 against km184? I'm very curious to hear your opinion.
Best,
Uros