Advice on recording harpsichord

Ronnie Dixon · 5th December 2007, 04:19 AM

Hi. I need some advice regarding the recording of a harpsichord I have coming up late december.
Can anyone recommend microphones and an appropriate micing technique?
The harpsichord will be featured alongside a Baroque chamber style orchestra playing classic selections e.g Mozart .
Thankyou in advance.

Thom · 5th December 2007, 04:25 AM

Ronnie,

What kind of equipment do you have at your disposal? What type of room? Will you be renting equipment? I am not trying to be disrespectful. The folks on here will be able to help more if they know a little more.

Thom

**Remoteness** · 5th December 2007, 04:40 AM

Thom,

I would have said folks to also include "gals", but well said.

Ronnie,

Have you checkout the Search TAG name > harpsichord?

I found a few harpsichord threads there.

I even found this thread on that list.

Thom · 5th December 2007, 04:50 AM

My apologies. I did not mean to leave anyone out.

Thanks Steve.

**Remoteness** · 5th December 2007, 04:59 AM

No worries. And, I'm not judging.

Plenty of people post "guys"and "fellows" when addressing this board...

I just want to acknowedge everyone in the logical sense that there's a percentage of Gearslutz' that are female.
Maybe more women would participate if we recognized them on a day to day basis.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thom

My apologies. I did not mean to leave anyone out.

Thanks Steve.

John Brook · 11th December 2007, 05:37 AM

Ron, you're event is probably already occurred, but a few years back, I needed to record a concert with both violin soloist and harpsichord. I used a older not so pricey condensor on the harpsichord, just off the tail, and blended it into the mix. Came out great. Let us know how yours turned out.

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5th December 2007, 04:19 AM	#1
Ronnie Dixon Gear interested Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 27	Advice on recording harpsichord Hi. I need some advice regarding the recording of a harpsichord I have coming up late december. Can anyone recommend microphones and an appropriate micing technique? The harpsichord will be featured alongside a Baroque chamber style orchestra playing classic selections e.g Mozart . Thankyou in advance.

5th December 2007, 04:25 AM	#2
Thom Gear nut Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: VA Posts: 79	Ronnie, What kind of equipment do you have at your disposal? What type of room? Will you be renting equipment? I am not trying to be disrespectful. The folks on here will be able to help more if they know a little more. Thom Last edited by Thom; 5th December 2007 at 04:51 AM.. Reason: change in wordage

5th December 2007, 04:40 AM	#3
Remoteness Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 4,919	Thom, I would have said folks to also include "gals", but well said. Ronnie, Have you checkout the Search TAG name > harpsichord? I found a few harpsichord threads there. I even found this thread on that list. __________________ Steve Remote AuraSonicLtd.com the home of ASL Mobile & Location Production Remoteness on the Linkedin Network Remoteness on Myspace

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5th December 2007, 04:50 AM	#4
Thom Gear nut Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: VA Posts: 79	My apologies. I did not mean to leave anyone out. Thanks Steve.

11th December 2007, 05:37 AM	#6
John Brook Gear nut Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 105	Ron, you're event is probably already occurred, but a few years back, I needed to record a concert with both violin soloist and harpsichord. I used a older not so pricey condensor on the harpsichord, just off the tail, and blended it into the mix. Came out great. Let us know how yours turned out.