Does anyone have any experience of miking an Irish Bodhran or similar frame drum for a recording session? I've got a pretty limited mic selection, which consists of the following:
3U audio Warbler Mk1 cardioid condenser
Line Audio CM3 small diaphragm condensor
Golden Age Project R1 active Ribbon mic
Ideally I would use just one mic to keep things simple but 2 is also a possibility if that's really going to benefit the sound.
So my query would be about mic distance and mic placement and also I suppose if the mics I have are suitable or if I should look at getting a dynamic perhaps?
Cheers,
Dom
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Multi mic option add complexity and you have to account for phase.
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Yes, that will bring up phase considerations. But you don't have to use both tracks, you can throw one away once you have a chance to try them out. Or do the dirty track nudge if you want.
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An LDC about a foot away is the best approach to take initially.
If that isn't working then pull back and see if the room positively or negatively affects the recording- in my experience with many percussion instruments it makes things worse.
But with all things it is best to experiment in situ and see what sounds best.
For instance you might find your ribbon mic works really well in a bright room such as a bathroom.
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