Re: Live Mics for Mandolin
Originally Posted by
Mandoplumb
I've never heard a pick- up that sounds natural, I don't even like one of the mics that mount on the mandolin. Do you listen to a mandolin with your ear 2inches from the mandolin, try it some time and see if it still sounds the same.
The same as what? It will sound extremely close to what you hear if you put your own ear in that exact spot, with some degree of proximity effect if the mic is directional. That would mainly manifest as a slight bass boost (which you can easily 'undo' via simple EQ). If you use an omnidirectional mic then proximity effect will be minimal, at the expense of side/rear rejection.
My own preference is for a stand-mounted condenser mic, but even the sound from that varies quite a bit depending on exactly where you 'aim it' or how close you get..... it is all compromises...
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