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lucid
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these are the mics i have at my disposal...
2 sm57's
2 ecm8000's
what would be the best way to mic the didge?
2 sm57's
2 ecm8000's
what would be the best way to mic the didge?
Sonic Misfit
New member
I've never miced one of these, but since you have four mics you might try setting up all four of the mics and move them around until you find the proper alignment. You may end up only needing two mics.
I would think that it is not a lot different than a flute, but whatever you come up with, please post here so that it will be a reference for the group.
I would think that it is not a lot different than a flute, but whatever you come up with, please post here so that it will be a reference for the group.
ausrock
Well-known member
lucid,
Have you run a search on "digeridoo"? I think this was mentioned in a thread a few months ago.
Have you run a search on "digeridoo"? I think this was mentioned in a thread a few months ago.
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lucid
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ok i will do a search... thanks
John Sayers
Solar Power!!
The didge players here usually sit on the floor so I put a mike low on a stand (lay it on the floor if the boom isn't long enough) and put the mike 6" from the end. One mike should be enough, probably the ECM8000 
the biggest problem with the didge is that they are a fixed pitch so if it's in E and the song is in A you got probs. One solution is to get two pieces of plastic drain pipe of two thicknesses so that one slides inside the other like a trombone Viola! a tuneable didge. Don't laugh I've done it
cheers
john
the biggest problem with the didge is that they are a fixed pitch so if it's in E and the song is in A you got probs. One solution is to get two pieces of plastic drain pipe of two thicknesses so that one slides inside the other like a trombone Viola! a tuneable didge. Don't laugh I've done it
cheers
john
hokypokynose
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John Sayers said:
A trombone viola!? Can you post a picture of that because that seems like a VERY interesting instrument
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lucid
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when i was looking at didgeridoos i saw that some of then were tuned to different notes, while others were not. i ended up getting one that is not tuned to a certain key... so hopefully it will work out... thanks for the replies...
philboyd studge
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I did a gig with a digeridoo player about a year ago and in recalling it, I think I'd go with a pcm mic. Might be time for a trip to radio shack.
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lucid
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pcm?
no radio shacks where i live!
no radio shacks where i live!
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Fela
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Crown PCM for Didge
I recorded a didgerido (sp?) twice last week. I used an AKG414 and a crown PCM. The PCM was really, really nice for it.
I recorded a didgerido (sp?) twice last week. I used an AKG414 and a crown PCM. The PCM was really, really nice for it.
ausrock
Well-known member
Maybe that was meant to be PZM.....Pressure Zone Microphone. Tandy Electronics/Radio Shack used to have a reasonably priced one.
Alternatively, if there is a decent PA/Pro Audio hire company around, see if they have one you can hire.
Alternatively, if there is a decent PA/Pro Audio hire company around, see if they have one you can hire.
philboyd studge
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Yeah, I meant PZM. I remember a sound guy at a state fair around '87 or so showed me how to convert a $39 radio shack PZM mic from hi to lo-z....when you exposed the cable the extra wire came out about an inch from the mic and was clipped....real easy. He'd super glue the mic to 1' piece of plexiglass, place on the floor and use it on drums. Sounded great.
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lucid
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hmmm... i should try and find one of these... any specific brands, and what do they look like?