Recording place

[ruata]

Hi everyone, im starting to record my own music, however, i was wondering wich is the best place to put the microphone???? i've tried years ago in several places around my piano, without a good result. But now i have a laptop, so i can put the microp near the piano, though, wich is the best place???? do i open the top of my piano?? closed? how far??? well, i hope someone here knows more about this than men, anyway, im recording it not in a professional way, just for my famiyly and friends, but i want good sound....thanks

[juufa72]

it depends on the size of your piano, the quality of your mics, the size and layout of your room, ambient noise, tempurature / humidity.

I would suggest (if your piano is an upright) to start by placing the mic close to the piano with the lid slighty propped up.

Play something and record it.

Listen to it, and if it sounds too muffled, move the mic again...play the exact piece as close to the last way you played it, record it.

Listen again.

It takes time to find that sweet spot. Make sure you play without any variations in volume, tempo, emphasis, etc. Because this can throw off your recording and could trick your ears.

I cannot tell you exactly where to put your mic because the given variables above are unknown to me.

Expirement

[PianistSk8er]

Expirement

Yes, and when you feel comfortable with the results, be sure to share some recordings with us!

[ruata]

thanks a lot juufa, i will take some time to see the best spot, becouse the usual pro blem i have is the noise around my house but my piano is a Yamaha m460 and im recording it in a simple audio program and with a simple mic....thanks a lot juufa, ill chek the best places alla around....sure, i will upload my recording as soon its perfect