Owners Manual

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Strings
Place the C1 one to three feet from the instrument when recording a solo string instrument like a violin. When recording
a string section, try to position one or more C1’s several feet from the players. If the size of the room permits, raise the
microphones three or four feet above the section and position them at a 45-degree angle, facing down. If you have two
C1’s, you can try the XY or ORTF stereo mic set-ups described in the following section, “Stereo Miking Techniques”.
Overhead Drum Kit
Because of its extended high frequency response and fast transient response, the C1 performs outstandingly when used
as an overhead cymbal microphone. The C1’s big sound and linear response capture the entire kit making them awesome
on overheads. You can position one C1 on a boom mic stand directly above the kit pointing from front to back. For stereo
miking, use two C1’s placed over the drum set at a distance of two to three feet depending on the size of the kit. You can
experiment with the exact placement depending on the size of the room and whether you’re looking for an ambient or
close-miked sound. You can also try the XY or ORTF stereo mic set-ups described in the following section, “Stereo Miking
Techniques”. In general, when miking a drum kit, it’s a good idea to start with the overhead mics. Even though you use the
overhead mics mostly for the cymbals, try to get the entire kit to sound great in the overheads. Then it will be easier to
just bring up your individual mics for more attack and thickness in the overall sound.
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