Where do you put a microphone on a violin?

In general, the best starting place for a mic on a string instrument is:

1. 2 to 3 feet away from the instrument.
2. Out and up from the instrument.
3. Pointed toward the area where the bow plays, somewhere between the end of the fingerboard and the bridge.

How do you attach a microphone to a violin?

The spot under the bridge, between the strings and the deck, is a good position to mount a mic. This position represents many of the elements of the violin sound we want to capture – the sound of the soundboard as well as ‘bite’ when the strings are plucked or bowed.

Does DPA 4099 need phantom power?

The DPA CORE 4099 Cello Microphone comes with a DAD6001-BC XLR adapter which requires 48v phantom power, but the Microphone can also be used with a wireless microphone system when coupled with the correct DPA adaptor.

How close should a mic be to a violin?

As seen in the graphics above, positioning the microphone in front and above the instrument is the common way of capturing the sound of the violin. This will usually lead to good results. The distance for the normal recording condition should be approximately 1,5 meters or more.

How do you mic a violin for live performance?

I have found that positioning a mic about halfway up the fingerboard is the best tone compromise for “mic”ing a violin live. Although I most often use a clip mic near the chin-rest pointing above the bow/string area to avoid having it in my line of sight if I look at my left hand.

Is Shure sm57 good for violin?

Hey OP, SM57s are generally great mics, but are generally not recommended for acoustic instrument recording due to being what’s known as dynamic microchpones, which means they are generally less sensitive, so they’ll pick up a lot less of the nuance in your tone.

Which microphone is best for violin?

Let’s recap: AKG C 414 XLS condenser microphone: Best sounding condenser mic on violin. Beyerdynamic M 160 ribbon microphone: Best sounding ribbon dynamic mic on violin in studio and live performances. DPA d: dicate 4011C condenser microphone: Best clip-on microphone for violin in studio and live performances.

How do you mount a DPA 4099 mic to an instrument?

Clamp mount to easily and quickly connect a DPA 4099 Instrument Microphone to many types of instruments, such as saxophones and brass instruments. Clip to mount a 4099 Instrument Microphone to an accordion. The mic clip can be attached permanently to the instrument using screws.

What can you do with a DPA 4099?

It exhibits a previously unheard blend of clarity, richness and dynamic range. Clamp mount to easily and quickly connect a DPA 4099 Instrument Microphone to many types of instruments, such as saxophones and brass instruments. Clip to mount a 4099 Instrument Microphone to an accordion.

What is the best DPA mic for violin?

DPA is well regarded for the quality of its studio mics. Now you can take DPA performance to go with the DPA d:vote CORE 4099V violin mic from Sweetwater. The DPA d:vote CORE 4099V brings the sonic attributes of DPA’s legendary studio microphones to a convenient, low-profile miking solution.

Is the 4099 instrument microphone any good?

The 4099 is a phenomenal sounding mic, on almost any source, it is clean, clear and crisp with a detail seldom heard on any mic I have ever used. Where do I buy? Are you ready to buy a 4099 Instrument Microphone?