Basic Recording Techniques: Strings

[@ricardoortiz1746]

Great video, thanks for the tips! And the viola won in my opinion. Very expressive player, beautiful piece!

[@untartelette7545]

Just bought the 4051B because of this video. Thank you!

[@GEMINDIGO]

That cello sounded beautiful!

[@danschonski8202]

God I love the low end of that cello.

[@FilmMakerKlausKusserow]

Thanks for the helpful video! I love the Bach pieces🙂

[@eduardoalarcon6843]

Very nice sound you have recorded with theses microphones. Very helpful. Thanks!

[@krithikmaran5917]

If anyone was wondering the cello piece is the Bach courante

[@mwmusic9001]

1:28 thats how you end a bach prelude ....well, interesting

[@jasonpark1638]

bruh

[@cgonzt5636]

Love that cello sound! Also a reason why orchestra players cannot fart while playing 😆

[@shinobi-1888]

Underated comment

[@WateryIce54321]

Thank you for this!

[@pepe6666]

this video almost has no actual information. it just says dont have the mic too close because the string instrument has two different components to the sound. insert brand of mic an say cardioid a few more times.

[@aaronchristos]

which mic work well for a violin section of 8 members?

[@mr.popoballballl745]

violin is such a good player

[@isaiahsmith5397]

What kind of quality would an at2020 get recording a violin, viola, or cello?

[@AudioTechnicaUSA]

Hi there! Microphone placement is key in capturing your desired sound signature and since sound is subjective, you may experiment. Condenser microphones, including the AT2020 are popular choices for capturing string instruments. Thanks! - A-T USA

[@sinakalkan3371]

Once you get the ae 5100 microphone for violin, how do you use it? Do you need to plug it somewhere? Also, how do I make a video using it.

[@AudioTechnicaUSA]

Hi there! Please contact our Audio Solutions Team for help. You can reach them at [e-mail]. Thanks! - A-T USA

[@farrlinn]

What preamp did you use to record these instruments? Did you apply any EQ or compression?

[@AudioTechnicaUSA]

Hey Brian! These videos were recorded by our friends at Ultimate Studios Inc. Please contact [e-mail] for info on specific models used. - A-T USA

[@CMARIEViolin]

I already bought this mic. It sounds good. I just need someone to answer some questions i have

[@MCMeru]

Whats that song the viola is playing? would really like to know! :D

[@okayvuch]

MCMeru it's a viola transposition of bach's unaccompanied violin sonata number 1 in G minor (BWV 1001)

[@macasa3115]

I have a question... I play both the viola and the cello, if I had to use just one mic, which one would work better with both?

[@thomas.cloutier-guay]

hi 5 month late, if i were you i would go with a large diaphragme condenser, i think rode make one that is not too expensive and i got great result on many intrument with an at4040 wich also isn't too expensive.... or get a shure sm 57 that can sound ok on anything, but you need to have preamp that can give you a bit more gain for this one.

[@chuinnim24]

Can you explain why they chose the AE5100 on the violin versus the AT4051b for viola? I see the 5100 is cheaper. I'm a violinist who's had a horrible go of finding a mic that doesn't make my violin sound harsh and shrill in the upper register. Would the 5100 sound as good if she were as close to the mic as the viola player?

[@AudioTechnicaUSA]

Hey Terry, that's a great question! Our Audio Solutions Team can give you some insight, please contact [e-mail]. Thanks! - A-T USA

[@dasneak089]

+Audio-Technica USA hey what kind of camera & editing software are you using to create such great videos?

[@hendirusli2320]

I heard so many violin cover, i wonder why the get a clean sound. I just have to record use the mic condensor you mentioned or i have to use ampli to get clean sound while record it? I don't really get it why they get that kind of sound.. thankyou :)

[@AudioTechnicaUSA]

+Hendi Rusli Hey Hendi, our Audio Solutions Team can help. Please email [e-mail]. Thanks! - A-T USA

[@graywolfpictures7]

so how do you make it sound epic like it would be such in a concert hall or theatre? such as film scores, would you record in a building like it?

[@AudioTechnicaUSA]

+Ethan Kaiser Please email our Audio Solutions Team at [e-mail]. Thanks! - A-T USA

[@MikeBurnsArrangedAccidents]

Altiverb my friend. Makes your dry studio recorded player sound like she was in the finest ambient halls in the world.

[@YahelMusic]

Recording 4 mics, two ribbon mics separated stereo pair for recording room (hall) and other two mics for recording mono close to the cello about 60cm in front of the bridge between the eye of the (A string) f hole and the bridge use omnidirectional, and the other one can be cardioid or ribbon about the center of the fingerboard (octave A harmonic) 60 cm away from top (same fingerboard angle). Inside a big concert hall or a big church (castle, whatever construction with a lot of reverb) you will get better results without using any plugin. Two ribbon mics in stereo head to head works great too! … want more? record several times, save and grid 3 or 4 cellos per voice... more? each recording play from a slightly different position, try moving the angle of the cellist in relation to the mics... good luck!

[@Predighor]

Thanks for the ideas are really helpfull. Just one question. What is the piece that the cello is playin?

[@demusicrox]

It's the Courante from Bach's Cello Suite in G Major

[@dokebi4502]

Fuck Yeah! That's my homegirl Lacy Rostyak on the violin from college days!

[@innerfeelings5738]

Could somebody tell the name of the piece played on Cello?

[@JonathanStefaniak]

Bach Suite for Solo Cello in G major III. Courante

[@innerfeelings5738]

@@JonathanStefaniak very kind

[@loveviolin1478]

How can we judge about "boominess" if the bass player didn't even touch two lower strings?

[@corrda1993]

Wish they had have shown something lower for the bass.

[@TiagoNugentComposer]

If you want more low end, move the mic closer

[@jakemode]

Use a kick mic along with a large diagram condenser

[@daniellasorrentino3061]

Thanks! This is a great help.

[@josuekoenig1723]

what's the Mic you used for the cello

[@AudioTechnicaUSA]

+JosueBach The AT4050 Multi-pattern Condenser Microphone. To learn more: www.audio-technica.com/cms/wired_mics/194ac5d60380d624/ - A-T USA

[@alexdgoldberg]

did you switch the low-cut on for the cello? Or leave it with the full spectrum?

[@augustinechinnappanmuthria7042]

Super 💓❤️❤️

[@pepe6666]

it took 35 seconds to get to the content.

[@milanhorvat6494]

The dude from FullOnDrums?

[@AudioTechnicaUSA]

+Milan Horvat Yup, our friend Charlie Waymire! - A-T USA

[@DJ-bz4vi]

I don't like using Mic's. It limits on what you can do and you can't walk too far away from that space sometimes it picks up breathing too I like using a pick up because the pick up picks up everything I also like using the compression sustainer pedal (boss) I tend to lean towards Barcus Berry pick ups. although I have midi , and electric violins with built in pick ups. I have tried other pick ups for violins and just feel that if it's not already built-in by the designer I lean towards Barcus Berry.

[@sadelewis-fuller8649]

I have a barcus berry, but I'm getting a buzzing sound. How can I fix it?

[@klimovmusic]

:-)

[@kaybhee6]

is it against your belief system.... if u show names of mics duration of full play,,, u show for 4 secs flat

[@skakdosmer]

None of this sounds good.

[@mwmusic9001]

agree

[@recordman555]

Basic Recording Techniques: Strings --- If there's anyone who recognizes "strings" as meaning each member of the violin family as a single unit, I've yet to meet them. And if I did, I would quietly pull them aside and say, "'Strings' means the String Section - that calls or multiple instruments; a group of 1st Violins, a group of 2nd Violins, and on to the Violas, Violoncello, and Contrabasses, or, Double Basses in some circles." The techniques presented here are, at least basic - meaning you're going to tell the cello player they basically need to move their music stand, and whatever is going to be in the way of your mic placement. Good luck with that. So, hardly real-world for solo stringed instruments, and nothing at all useful for recording strings. I had hoped to see some tricked-out new take on a Decca tree. Sigh.

[@siriusfun]

You sound like a pretentious prick.

[@nicolasrivera1]

siriusisastar I wasn’t gonna comment but you put my thoughts into words lmaoo

[@adsertheblade]

I didn't like the sound of any of those... You should probably get some better musicians to demonstrate your gear.

[@gavinhardy2496]

Facts

[@rubycotton7344]

The violin player was not in time at all 😬

[@FiddlerSteve]

Obviously that's the violinist's problem, not the engineer!

[@daverwob]

It's called phrasing.

[@loveviolin1478]

That's called "bad musical taste"