Violin, Viola; Double Bass/Cello - Harman AKG C214 Mode D'emploi

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Violin/Viola

4.5.3 Violin, Viola

Figure 5: Violin
Solo violin:
Direct the microphone to the f holes from a height of 6 to 8 feet (1.8 to 2.5 m) above the
floor.
Large string sections:
Use a combination of a pair of microphones in an XY, ORTF, or other stereo configuration
and close‑in spot microphones.
Viola:
Direct the microphone to the f holes from a height of 7 to 10 feet (2.2 to 3 m) above the
floor.
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4.5.4 Double bass/Cello

Figure 6: Double bass
Double bass:
Align the microphone with one of the f holes from a distance of about 16 in. (40 cm). If
you need to record the double bass together with an ensemble, place the microphone
closer to the instrument to prevent leakage from other instruments into the microphone.
Cello/technique 1:
Refer to "Double bass" above.
Cello/technique 2:
Use a close‑in microphone as in technique 1 above plus a distant microphone. Set the
level of the close‑in microphone approx. 20 dB lower than the distant mic level.
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Double bass/Cello
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