Recording
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Recording a grand piano
An acoustic piano emits sound from every part of itself, and the tone quality of the recording
will dier depending on where the mics are placed. This is because dierent locations will have a
dierent balance between the vibration of the strings, the resonance of the body, the reections
of the sounding board, and the sound of the hammers striking the strings. In order to record a
good-sounding balance of these elements, it’s important to try recording from various distances
and directions in order to nd the position that’s best for your needs.
Using the internal mics
To capture a good balance of the overall instrument’s resonance, place the R-26 at a slight
distance from the S-shaped bend in the grand piano’s body. By changing the angle at which the
mic is pointed, you can adjust the balance between the sound of the strings and the sound from
the soundboard. By changing the distance, you can adjust the balance between the attack and
the resonant decay.
R-26
Adjusting the
balance between
the attack and the
resonant decay
Adjusting the balance
the strings and the
sound board
R-26
MENU Item Setting
REC SETUP
REC MODE 2 CHANNEL
REC SOURCE INTERNAL
SENS INT MIC MIC MODE SOLO
