Does anyone know whether this microphone is good for recording piano? (indoors)
1111600
Well, this mic is an "general mic", not a "especific" for piano or another instument. It is a good and confiable mic for all...
1111601
I wouldn't recommend it. Get a large-diaphragm condenser microphone, and look up tutorials on how to mic a piano with such effects. You won't be disappointed.
1111602
I'd say it would not be my first choice due to the x-y configuration of the cardioid elements, you'll pick up the sound of the piano in the room instead of the piano. What you want to look for is a shotgun mike that is designed to pick up what it is aimed at - the piano. I suspect that you'll have the camera and mike on a tripod, so aiming at the piano will ensure success. Amazon has the Audio-Technica ATR6550 for a cool $55 that would give you what you need.
1111603
It will do a demo, but the low end rolls off the mic at too high a frequency. I would recomend a mic with better low end response. If you're going through a mixer and money is a concern, I would say a pair of MXL condensers will do a better job than the Pro24. If you have a decent budget, you can go up from there to better mics. I wouldn't recomend recording your final audio to a camera though. For less than $100, you can get a zoom or Tascam PCM recorder that has mics on it, but can take externals mics if you prefer. Good luck.
1180994
This microphone with the correct wire connecter and your keyboard take a microphone. You should not have a problem. I suggest not use for singing, it would be best for instruments. Why? Unless you speak or sing directly in it to get better quality sound. It is a very good microphone. I enjoy using it.
414299
No you can't record at all this is a professional playback machine only. If you need to record you will need to look at a CD-RW900 designed for record and playback it will cost slightly more. I should also mention if you are recording an acoustic piano you will need a small mixer and a set of mics as well otherwise you should be able to use the outs from the keyboard and send those to the recorder but a small mixer setup is best in my opin.
2074343
If you want to record separate tracks, you'll either need two mics (in which case you'll probably want dynamic rather than condenser) to record both at the same time, or you'll need to record one track at a time (record the piano, then listen back and record the vocals over or vice versa). Don't know how well this will do for piano, but it's great for vocals. Hardware wise, you'll need some way to convert the mic's XLR output to a digital one (usb or firewire most likely), you can either get a straight converter or a mixer (the m audio mobile pre is a decent choice).
427606
It will record anything but will the result satisfy your own higher expectations for music, that the recording sounds like the performance itself? I doubt that. You want to look into other solutions from Blue Microphones and others if you want optimum fidelity in a good acoustic environment, that you gladly present for others to hear.
1847926
The quality isn't what I would call "Digital Reference". I've used it quite a bit for recording speech for video, and it's suited quite well for that. I haven't had the opportunity to determine it's low end response, so recording bass...thunder, waves crashing or live music might be asking more if this microphone than it was designed for...
1820570
I think it would, just sit in the front row to guarantee better recordings, and don't touch it or shuffle papers nearby or those sounds will be MUCH louder than your prof's voice.About the people who bought ones that failed.... it sounds like getting a "good" one is sort of a luck-of-the-draw. Maybe buy 2? They're really cheap. Mine has recorded over 10 hours, still going strong... be gentle with it maybe?
390037
I haven't tried recording music, so I don't know. May try later, when it's not late. I only got it to create audio books of rare books and periodicals I have access to at a college library.FOLLOW UP: I put the unit up to my home stereo speakers. They were not at a deafening volume, but loud enough you wouldn't want to be sleeping in a room nearby. No distortions. I held the recorder right up against the speakers. It captured pretty good tone differences too, depending on which tweeters/cones I held it to.
2281207
i feel that it may be ok for class work,i have found it not good for record ing music. i suggest --pay another 20.00 and get a good one.
158106
In my opinion it is too sensitive for live performance without feedback being an issue. It is more appropriate for recording in a studio environment. Just my opinion, it may work for you.
836607
It's great for voice recording when attached to portable recording devices. However, if you're looking for a serious "studio quality" mic for musical applications, you should adjust your price range up and look elsewhere.
1169810
Yes. Everyday I record acoustically from my digital piano using four stereo channels, eight condenser microphones with different characteristics. One stereo track from large-diaphragm condenser mics is for vocals, but picks up piano selectively. I set equalization and use feedback to give my digital piano a super-Steinway sound. The TASCAM DP-24 is an excellent instrument for expressing your creativity. Phantom power can be selected to each of two banks of mics.
1247737
I think this would be a great mic for live performance, as far as on-camera mics go. Better than a shotgun because with this mic you'll get sound from the whole room, not just whatever you're pointed at. However for a live performance I'd definitely try to record from the audio soundboard - then you can sync up your camera with the audio recording and have the best of both.
459115
I used this set up to record a bunch of spoken word poetry so I would say yes.my understanding is the mic is also designed to work well in environments that are not acoustically sound. So again, you should be good.
1552398
I haven't actually recorded piano music without singing, but it works fine for accompanied singing. However, you must transfer the recording to a computer with a good speaker system. The speakers in the recorder are, to be generous, almost useless.
1113301
yes, and quite good one. It is especially good for interviews, recording concerts, musical bands, etc. I recommend to check on youtube.
1865677
I have this keyboard and use a Roland CM-30 Cube Monitor with it. The Cube monitor works extremely well and has a very clean and unfiltered sound (which was important for me since I play mostly classical piano). It's also great since it's actually a mini PA with 3 inputs and a preamp for use with mics and other instruments.