Owners Manual

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Strings
Place the MK300 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 MK300’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 MK300’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 MK300 performs outstandingly when
used as an overhead cymbal microphone. The MK300’s big sound and linear response capture the entire kit making
them awesome on overheads. You can position one MK300 on a boom mic stand directly above the kit pointing from
front to back. For stereo miking, use two MK300’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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