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everglass · 8th November 2006

Hi all,

I have a recording session on the weekend where we will be recording Sitar.

Having never recorded Sitar before, I was wondering if anyone could offer any advice. I have a feeling it is best to mic the instrument towards the bridge and where the fingers pluck the instrument, but any further info would help.

Any pictures would also be most helpful.

As for microphone options we have:

Nuemann U87
AT4040
AKG 414
Rode Classic
AKG 451
Nuemann KM184

Pres:
Neve 1073
API 312

I wouldn't think I would need compression. But if so probably lightly with the Cranesong Trakker. (?)

What do you think?

8th November 2006	#1
everglass Gear maniac Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 243 Thread Starter	Recording Sitar Hi all, I have a recording session on the weekend where we will be recording Sitar. Having never recorded Sitar before, I was wondering if anyone could offer any advice. I have a feeling it is best to mic the instrument towards the bridge and where the fingers pluck the instrument, but any further info would help. Any pictures would also be most helpful. As for microphone options we have: Nuemann U87 AT4040 AKG 414 Rode Classic AKG 451 Nuemann KM184 Pres: Neve 1073 API 312 I wouldn't think I would need compression. But if so probably lightly with the Cranesong Trakker. (?) What do you think?