Summary - Shure MUSIC EDUCATORS Manual

Summary

The techniques and concepts introduced
here only scratch the surface of what can
be accomplished with some basic audio
equipment. Feel free to experiment and
develop your own techniques, just remember a few key points:
1. Use only as many microphones as necessary.
2. Keep the microphones as close as possible to the sound source.
3. When powering up the sound system, turn amplifiers on LAST and off FIRST.
4. Overhead and boundary microphones will never sound like a lavalier.
5. If it sounds good, it is good!
For more information visit the Shure Web site, www.shure.com or read the following
publications available from Shure:
Microphone Techniques for Music: Sound Reinforcement,
Rick Waller, John Boudreau, and Tim Vear.
This book contains two sections, one that details microphone characteristics,
acoustics, and musical instrument characteristics, and a second that details
microphone placement for a variety of instruments. Also includes a section on
stereo miking and a Shure microphone selection guide.
Microphone Techniques for Music: Studio Recording,
John Boudreau, Rick Frank, Tim Vear, and Rick Waller.
Similar in scope to the Sound Reinforcement guide, but with an emphasis on
recording studio applications.
Microphones and Multitracks,
Jon Chappell.
An excellent primer on the concept of multitrack recording, from choosing mics
and setting levels, and some professional microphone tips and tricks.
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