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Keyboards and microphone placement for recordings...

Posted by SE on July 4, 2021 at 09:07:47:
A few comments and questions...I have my own preferences, and here they are:

1. Modern Piano -- I prefer up-close miking to pick up the physicality of the instrument and better project it into my listening room.

2. Fortepiano -- Same thing.

3. Harpsichords -- I cannot stand up-close miking, it champions the metallic string source and makes a mess of things for the home listener. Set-back miking allows the instrument to "breath" and open up at lower volumes.

Are your experiences/preferences the same? What other factors might there be?