Classical Questions!!!!

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Alright. I am going to be recording a Classical CD, with someone playing the piano and another person singing. Does anyone have any ideas what kind of equipment I should use? Specific Mics? Any techniques? I think this music is easy, because I don't have to really do anything to it. Just record it basically. What do you think???

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Chris
 
On the cheap you could probably get something quite usable with two 603's in the piano and a C-1/B-1 on the vocalist. If money is no object t Km184's or TLM103's in the piano and a U87 on vocalist.

Also there are about 10 different ways you could do this, so maybe others will chime in and help with some alternate ways.

Beezoboy
 
Can you be more specific. I do not know what Mics you are talking about.

Thanks

Chris
 
The MXL 603s and the Neumann KM184 are small diaphragm condenser mics. The Studio Projects C1 and B1 and Neumann U87 and TLM103 are large diaphragm condenser mics. You will need phantom power for all of these mics.

The Neuman mics are priced many times higher than the MXL and Studio Projects mics.

Do you have any mics already?
 
Piano is a beast to record. You need some good mics, most likely small diaphragm, the best you can afford. And, make very sure that piano is in tune. If possible, have it tuned before you record. You'll have to try a lot of different mic positions to find the ones that will sound best on your piano. Each piano is an individual and has its own sound with different energies/frequencies in different places; some of them can be nasty. You may need to do some eq'ing to get it the sound you want. Good luck.
 
the project you are describing is not the kind of project where you can get away with inexpensive mics or a poor recording space. when instruments are very exposed in the mix, as in solos, duos and small ensembles, and especially for classical music, you are going to need to get your hands on some decent gear. at the very least you will likely need 3 mics - a pair of neumann km184s or 183s (if you have a good room) for the piano, and something like a schoeps cmc6/mk4 (used out at 2-3 feet for a more traditional classical voice sound) or a neumann U87 (for a more intimate, close-miced setup) for the vocals. i have doen these kinds of things both in live venues and in the studio, and both mutli-tracked and ensemble - each of the methods work fine under certain circumstances. you might want to give us some more information about exactly how you will be recording and what kind of space you have.
 
I believe jnorman is spot on with his advise.
 
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