Boss BR-1180 User Manual page 9

To correct phase cancellation simply change the positions of the mics. As a general rule,
the distance between microphones should be at least three times the distance from each
other in relation to their intended sound source. For example, if two mics are 1 foot away
from their sound source then they should be placed 3 feet from each other This is actually
known as the 3-to-1 rule.
Singer/Guitarist
You would usually want to overdub vocals and acoustic guitar separately however if
you choose to record both at once there are a few different techniques that you could try
out.
• Use a pickup on the guitar and a mic for the vocals.
• Try isolating the guitar and vocal sources by angling the vocal mic upward and
the guitar mic down towards the sound hole.
• You could use a stereo pair of mics 1 to 2 feet away and raise or lower the mics to
get the desired balance between the vocals and guitar.
Guitar and Bass Amps
It is possible to plug a guitar or bass directly into the GTR/BASS input on the BR-1180
but if you wanted to capture the color of your favorite amp you can record it by miking it.
Place a single cardioid dynamic such as an SM-57 about an inch away from the speaker
cone. Not exactly center of the cone but on the outside edge where it meets the dome.
For Bass or for guitar you might want to move the mic as far away six inches from the
speaker to get the desired colors.
Saxophone
To capture the most natural sound of a saxophone, place a unidirectional mic about 1 ½
feet away from the front of the horn and point the microphone at the player's left hand.
For a harder and brighter sound mike the sax near the bell. A condenser or dynamic mic
can be used for miking a saxophone. It is possible to record an entire sax section around
one mic.
Brass Instruments
Place a microphone 1 to 2 feet directly in front of the horn's bell for a brighter sound.
For a mellower sound place the microphone off-axis from the bell. If you are using a
condenser microphone you may want record off axis to avoid overloading the mic. As
with saxophones you can record an entire section around one microphone.
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