Pencil Condensers?

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Hi, don't hate me for this question; seems on this particular forum people are just waiting to tear you apart for posing questions! Especially when I say i have a studio projects condenser....anyways, would you recommend using matched pencil condensers on acoustics and classicals?? To cover a larger area? Its tough to get of the classical. Cheers.
 
No one wants to tear you apart, but you have to understand that there is a search function that no one uses. We are all jaded b/c everyone asks the same junk.

Anyways, about your question:
1) I like to use combinations of 'pencil' mics and LDCs for acoustics... it is open and airy, as well as having some body to it as well.

2) to cover a large area, use good mic technique and use whatever mics the performance calls for. Certain instrument timbres lend themselves to better sound with a certain type of mic... it takes some experimentation.
 
TelePaul said:
Hi, don't hate me for this question; seems on this particular forum people are just waiting to tear you apart for posing questions! Especially when I say i have a studio projects condenser....anyways, would you recommend using matched pencil condensers on acoustics and classicals?? To cover a larger area? Its tough to get of the classical. Cheers.
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Schoeps and Microtech Gefell make pretty good ones. But they're expensive, and to many worth it. There are several mid-priced SD condensers that are keepers, the Shure SM81, Peluso CEMC6, AT 4051, among others. Budget SD condensers include the SP C4, Oktava MC-012, MXL 603 (and 604), ADK SC-2 (and SC-T), SE-3 and Rode NT-5.

What works well for acoustic guitar may, or may not, work as well for classical guitar.

What preamp will you be using? How's your room?
 
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