If you have time and if you have a second person who understands the horn
sound, then you can experiment on where the microphone (for reinforcement)
should be placed. There are many factors to consider, including: the presence
of a reflecting surface close behind; the proximity of other musicians; the
type of microphones available; the amount of sound reinforcement needed. If
you have insignificant reflection effect, a microphone in front of you will
give you a dark, monotone, dead sound; a microphone directly behind your bell
will produce a bright and harsh sound. In the case where you have other
musicians near you, there is less ability to place the microphone at a
distance; in this case, a microphone a couple feet off to the side of your bell
is the best compromise-- shift the microphone to the front for darker, to the
rear for brighter. If you have a good recording setup at home, you can
experiment to decide where the microphone should be placed,
considering space limitations and reflective characteristics that need to
replicate your actual performance environment.
Regards,
Larry
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