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[Worship] Re: PIANOS JUST CAN NOT BE MIKED !
Mark wrote,
>To me though, nothing compares to the
> sound of a good keyboard. The piano is just unnatural sounding to
> me (when it is miked).
We purchased a couple studio quality mics, have listened to the Barcus Berry
pickup etc and I was not pleased with any of them. What I have found works
best for us (in a live setting, probably not great for recording) is that I
have duct taped two Audio-Technica Unipoint mics on the cross frame. One
pointing directly at the bass strings and one directly at the treble strings
about an inch off the strings. It goes against all theories in the mic world
from what I'm told but it produces the sound I am looking for. I leave the
lid down which helps in stage volume (especially with our pianists) and the
sound is clear and percussive.
The same effect could probably be obtained by using a couple Shure 81's or
the equivalent and taking them down close to the strings.
Hope this is helpful,
Tim Lehmann
Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, KY
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