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Re: Recording a clavichord--advice needed

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Posted by Frost on October 29, 2000 at 10:04:42

In Reply to: Recording a clavichord--advice needed posted by Adam on October 28, 2000 at 14:16:45:

I have never recorded a clavicord but it sounds similar to a harpsicord or celeste. When I have recorded those instruments I have ahd best results with the lid removed and two mics a few feet above the strings. I liked the smaller diaphram mics more than large diaphram mics for this application. My first choice woudl be a pair of B&Ks. Second would be the earthworks QTC 1 if your in a good sounding space. Third woudl be an ORTf configuration above the strings with perstective of your choice. I would use AKG 451s if I had them, neuman km184s or Audio Technica 4041s would be reasonable substitutes.

Youll need a very quiet preamp. I would use a solid state design.

As for analog vs digital, I would only use analog tape if I had good DBX for it. It wont be quiet enough otherwise. I might compress the whole mix 2-4dB with an optical compressor.

My $.02
Frost

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