What is the best microphone to use for recording low brass, a euphonium to be precise? What would work better, a dynamic or condenser? If the answer is a condenser, should it be a small diaphragm or large diaphragm? I'm soooo confused.
Very valid.
However I would assume the OP is a relatively new to recording and probably doesn't have >$1000 to spend on a mic this time round?
Which raises the question that hasn't been asked:
Do you have any mics/have acess to any mics already or are a you looking to buy some for this? If so, what are they and/or what is the budget?
I have an Audio Technica AT2035 LDC, a Shure BG-5.0 SDC and for a dynamic I have a Shure Unisphere I. My main concern is finding a mic that can capture the wide dynamic range that a euphonium is capable of, anywhere from pp to ff. Guitar players don't often change their dynamics that much during the course of a song so it is not as much of a problem recording them.
However I would assume the OP is a relatively new to recording and probably doesn't have >$1000 to spend on a mic this time round?
Of those, I would use the AT2035 - it can handle high sound pressure levels and has a -10dB pad if needed.
But I would try recording by reflection than direct (as you would a French Horn).
How would I mic for reflected sound? Would I point the mic toward the ceiling since the bell points up?