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The ProCast Mio is a great microphone choice for many instrument miking situations. Below is a brief guide on using
the ProCast Mio in some typical applications:
Vocals
When using the ProCast Mio on vocals, position the microphone directly in front of the artist so that the microphone
grille is approximately 4 to 10 inches away. You can record a group of vocalists by positioning them around the front of
the microphone. Just remember that the extreme sides of the microphone pick up less with less response, so have them
stand together tight, and/or move the microphone from one to two feet away from the group.
Acoustic Guitar
There are a variety of ways that the ProCast Mio can be used to mic an acoustic guitar. The microphone placement will
depend on the type of instrument and what kind of sound you’re looking to capture, for example the tonal quality you
want to focus on, and how much finger slide or pick noise you may or may not want. When miking a standard steel
string acoustic, a good place to start is with the microphone positioned pointing towards the end of the fingerboard
at a distance of about 6 inches to 2 feet away from the instrument. You can experiment by moving the microphone
slightly in the direction of the sound hole, which will produce more low frequencies, or move it in the direction of
the fingerboard to capture more high-end or to remove any unwanted boominess. For nylon string acoustic, try
positioning the microphone above the bridge to emphasize more of the attack from the sound of the finger picking, or
for less, move the mic closer to the sound hole.
Piano
You can achieve outstanding results using the ProCast Mio on acoustic piano. Several placement approaches can be
used depending on the size of the piano, and the type of sound you are looking to record. When miking a Grand
Piano, (for an ambient sound like that used in a classical recital), a ProCast Mio can be positioned directly in front of the
instrument. Open the lid to the full position and place the microphone five to twenty feet in front of the instrument.
Applications
Applications
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