This is very helpful! It takes a bit of experimenting to get the distance and placement correct so the apex mic isn't too close and doesn't favor one end or the other of the clarinet, but it works really well! Thanks!
I've been using an SD systems mic/preamp system for many years. store.sdsystems.com/lcm82-for-clarinet.html The microphones are very high quality, and the preamp allows you to balance the volume between the top and bottom mics. I usually weigh it heavier to the top mic than the bottom, and there is also a rough eq setting on the preamp, which I adjust based on the sound system and the room. The top mic attaches easily to the upper joint without any drilling involved. The system is, however, cumbersome to use because of the wires coming out of both microphones join together and then go into the preamp in two separate jacks, and you also have a XLR cord coming out of the preamp (the preamp hooks onto your belt or top of your pants). The system is great for recording, too. What I've done in the studio is have a couple of microphones a few feet away going into two tracks, and then the output from the SD going into one track, and mix the sources together. The preamp works off phantom power, or you can put a battery in if no phantom power is available. SD makes the same system for bass clarinet, but I haven't tried that. It's possible to use it with a wireless system too.
But we’re on the clarinet is the best, balanced sound? Where you put the mic is going to pick up a lot of the fingers and mechanism closing and opening holes on the instrument I think. Perhaps it’s better further down the instrument?
Thanks for your video. Just FYI for your viewers, the microphone in the barrel is actually something used often in near eastern music (eastern Europe) and can be purchased. An example is ruclips.net/video/Bhl-Zd7yTI0/видео.html. It does not record the traditional sound we are used to in Western music.
Hi using the mic with the music holder how does it pick up the high and low register. Facing down like tou had it i would thinkmit would pick up more low end and les high end?
HI!
That's a very nifty trick using the lyre, it's truly a great idea, thank you, Becky!
Your music is sublime!
That helped a lot. Now I know, that I always installed the mic wrong. Thank You for that!
This is very helpful! It takes a bit of experimenting to get the distance and placement correct so the apex mic isn't too close and doesn't favor one end or the other of the clarinet, but it works really well! Thanks!
Good idea, Becky! I want to try this.
Some great ideas, thank you for your video..
I've been using an SD systems mic/preamp system for many years.
store.sdsystems.com/lcm82-for-clarinet.html
The microphones are very high quality, and the preamp allows you to balance the volume between the top and bottom mics. I usually weigh it heavier to the top mic than the bottom, and there is also a rough eq setting on the preamp, which I adjust based on the sound system and the room. The top mic attaches easily to the upper joint without any drilling involved. The system is, however, cumbersome to use because of the wires coming out of both microphones join together and then go into the preamp in two separate jacks, and you also have a XLR cord coming out of the preamp (the preamp hooks onto your belt or top of your pants). The system is great for recording, too. What I've done in the studio is have a couple of microphones a few feet away going into two tracks, and then the output from the SD going into one track, and mix the sources together. The preamp works off phantom power, or you can put a battery in if no phantom power is available. SD makes the same system for bass clarinet, but I haven't tried that. It's possible to use it with a wireless system too.
That is a wonderful idea. Thanks for posting it.
Old video so you may have seen this already - but also try the AKG CC519 Clarinet Clamp - in place of the lyre :)
But we’re on the clarinet is the best, balanced sound? Where you put the mic is going to pick up a lot of the fingers and mechanism closing and opening holes on the instrument I think. Perhaps it’s better further down the instrument?
Thanks for your video. Just FYI for your viewers, the microphone in the barrel is actually something used often in near eastern music (eastern Europe) and can be purchased. An example is ruclips.net/video/Bhl-Zd7yTI0/видео.html. It does not record the traditional sound we are used to in Western music.
For me, the first solution it would fall at the perfect time. The second looks like a better base. It’s not as likely to fall off.
Fantastic!
Hi using the mic with the music holder how does it pick up the high and low register. Facing down like tou had it i would thinkmit would pick up more low end and les high end?
Thank you.
How does it sound? Middle? Bell?
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Her voice echoes when the bass clarinet is being discussed.
Ahh, the internet. You're welcome 😉
Drilling a hole in a clarinet definitely does not seem like a good idea...
+Alfred Zianini Yes, thinking about that sends chills - I'm quite happy now keeping my clarinet intact. :)
+Alfred Zianini It's really not a problem if you buy an extra barrel! Then you have one with a pickup, and one without.
why would you want to mic a sax
Oh no, sweet lady,