wrote in message oups.com...
Geoff Wood wrote:
Why do you recommend LD mics here

I would suggest you try comparing the two mics between LD & SD.
I think you will notice a huge difference in the low end between the a
SD and a LD especially on a cello or double bass.

Ah... but the subject matter was drum overheads. ;-)

I think I hear what you describe, but I'd be inclined to attribute that
to proximity effect as well, at least on the instruments you refer to.

In my experience I get a fuller bottom end out of a grand piano with a
pair of 87's or 414's than a pair of Km 100's or AKG 451's.

Miking from what position? If you're going inside the piano, I'd agree
with the experience - hence I tend to stay away from them due to their
susceptibility to harvest unwanted mechanical noises.

DM