Recording a Cello

[Patrik WahlundParticipant]

Hi Friends,

I am about to record cello (first time). Any suggestions as how to go about it? That is, microphone suggestions and placement. How do you guys go about it?

Bless /Pat

[Guido tum SudenKeymaster]

I can only guess:
Condenser, small or large diaphragm.
Don't point it to the bridge unless you want the bowing noise, I would try the lower part of the fingerboard.
If your room permits it (sound wise) go away from the cello, my guess would be around one meter.

[Guido tum SudenKeymaster]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=em4b9eq54mE

[Patrik WahlundParticipant]

Thanks a lot, I have not seen the Audio-Technica video before. Good starting point
/Pat

[Warren HuartKeymaster]

Great stuff Guido! Thanks for posting! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[Patrik WahlundParticipant]

Thanks a lot Guido,

Recorded my first cello ever yesterday.

The video was a great starting point. I ended up using a Neumann KM84i and a NT1 for close mics blending them and an Aston for the room (as it captured this room better than the others).

Here is a small sample of the last refrain from the rough mix (I just pressed SOLO on the three cello channels)

https://soundcloud.com/patrik-wahlund/ett-underverk-elise-nestor-1-cello-solo-sista-reffe/s-lcWR6

Sounds OK to me!

Bless /Pat

• This reply was modified 7 years ago by Patrik Wahlund.

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