I've only recorded them in the studio, in an iso booth. I used a U87, and IIRC
it was more or less in front of the player, about 2 feet away and slightly
above. The tone was great, and acceptably even (although I might have used a
compressor). I don't recall the level being particularly soft, so I'm a bit
surprised you had as much difficulty getting it to cut over those other
(relatively tame) instruments.

If you can't get conventional mics to work maybe a contact mic or pickup would
be worth a try.


Ted Spencer, NYC

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