AKG C 417 III User Instructions page 21

If the production concept does not allow for
microphones mounted on the the violin itself, you
can attach the microphone with mastic to the
violinist's cheek.
This method provides the following benefits:
• Since the microphone is not mounted on the
violin itself, it will not affect the sound of the in-
strument.
• There will be no risk of damaging the violin with
adhesive tape or similar mounting materials.
• There will be no cable that gets in the way.
To clean the microphone case, use a soft cloth
moistened with water.
3 Using Your Microphone
3.5 Violin
Fig. 8: Miking up a
violin.
Refer to fig. 8.
4 Cleaning
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