4.4.10 Grand And Upright Pianos - AKG C314 User Instructions

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4.4.10 Grand and Upright Pianos

Figure 14: Grand piano
Grand piano:
Aim a single C314 or an XY, MS, or ORTF pair of C414s at
the middle strings from a height of 5 to 7 feet (1.5 to 2 m).
For a rock/pop sound, place two C314s roughly 8 to 16
inches (20 to 40 cm) above the strings. Align mic 1 with
the treble strings and mic 2 with the bass strings, both
at point about 6 inches (15 cm) behind the dampers.
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Figure 15: Upright piano
Upright piano:
Use the same technique as for the grand. Open the lid
and have the microphones "peek into the instrument"
from above.
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