I am recording a steel drum (steel pan)...

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Has anyone ever recorded this instrument? What type of mic do you suggest? I know the nature of the instrument very well but I have no clue what type of mic I should use to record it. If you guys want me to go into detail about the way the instrument generates sound (I suppose important for mic placement - which I'm confident with) I will do so at your request. Thanks for your suggestions and your help.
 
An omni is usually your best bet for steel drums. Place the mic as high above the pan as the pan is wide for a reasonable starting point.
 
Thanks Harvey...any particular "omni"? Cardioid (super,hyper, what's the difference?) Thanks for the placement tip... Anyone else??? Thanks again!!!
 
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