How Do You Mic A Piano?
For all their convenience, digital pianos have still yet to match the beautiful sound of an acoustic piano. Unfortunately, recording an acoustic piano and managing to capture its aural beauty can be a troublesome affair. Many recordists consider it one of the hardest instruments to record, but with a good sounding room, strategic mic placement and a little experimentation, you can get excellent results. Here are a few steps to achieving a piano sound you can be proud of. Make an appointment with your piano tuner. The best mic set-up in the world won’t make an out-of-tune piano sound good. It’s also a good idea to have your piano tuner check the functionality of the piano so you can address any issues that may affect the results of your piano recordings. Keys that tend to stick, or stiff and overly noisy pedals can spoil an otherwise perfect piano take, so taking this step can save you from anguish down the road. Use a stereo pair of quality medium diaphragm condenser mics is the best w
