The time has now come to expand your miking repertoire beyond vocals to encompass solo instruments as well, albeit still using a single mic. So for this chapter’s assignments you’ll be free to record pretty much any performer you like, with the exception of those who play several different instruments at the same time—things like drum kits and singing guitarists both present additional complications which we’ll tackle in later chapters.
6.1 BEFORE YOU REACH FOR A MIC
When miking any instrument, the single best piece of advice is this: Use your ears first. “I always tell guys to go out in the room and listen,” says Al Schmitt.1 “Listen to what the instrument sounds like. Then go inside [the ...
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