C7e Microphone Owners Manual

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Strings
Place the C7e one to three feet from the instrument when recording a solo string instrument like a violin. When
recording a string section, try to position one or more C7e’s several feet from the players. If the size of the room permits,
raise the microphones three or four feet above the section and position them at a 45-degree angle, facing down. If
you have two C7e’s, you can try the XY or ORTF stereo mic set-ups described in the following section, “Stereo Miking
Techniques”.
Overhead Drum Kit
Because of its extended high frequency response and fast transient response, the C7e performs outstandingly when
used as an overhead cymbal microphone. The C7e’s big sound and linear response capture the entire kit making them
awesome on overheads. You can position one C7e on a boom mic stand directly above the kit pointing from front to back.
For stereo miking, use two C7e’s placed over the drum set at a distance of two to three feet depending on the size of the
kit. You can experiment with the exact placement depending on the size of the room and whether you’re looking for an
ambient or close-miked sound. You can also try the XY or ORTF stereo mic set-ups described in the following section,
“Stereo Miking Techniques”. In general, when miking a drum kit, it’s a good idea to start with the overhead mics. Even
though you use the overhead mics mostly for the cymbals, try to get the entire kit to sound great in the overheads. Then
it will be easier to just bring up your individual mics for more attack and thickness in the overall sound.
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