I am aware of the many configurations that a general pair of mics can be placed in for recordings. However, I would love to know how others have learned to place their SCX-25s, specifically.
That’s a “chunk of change” to spend on home recording microphones!
“Piano: The SCX-25 is the ideal piano microphone and is being used successfully for both studio and live applications. A conventional stereo pair set up is the most popular method. Typically one mic placed mid-way over the upper register towards the keyboard, and one mic placed mid-way over the lower register towards the rear of the strings. The SCX-25 can be placed very close to the strings (and hammers) for a more percussive sound. For classical piano, the pair of microphones is usually placed outside the piano facing the lid at a distance of anywhere between 4-8 feet from the strings.
“Closed lid: For live sound and live recording, the biggest problem is that piano mics are prone to picking up sound from the rest of the instruments on stage. For this reason, most live sound engineers like to get the lid either closed or somewhat closed. This usually results in a