Mic Placement

How to record vocals and acoustic instruments: mic selection, placement distance, pop filter setup, gain staging, monitoring options, and getting a clean take.

Recording priority order: player, part, instrument, room, engineer, placement, mic, preamp, mix. Work the list from left to right.

Mic'ing an instrument from behind softens the attack and captures a rounder tone. Works on upright piano, cymbals, violin, and more.