Recording Strings

Recording strings can be one of the most rewarding recording experiences you can have as an audio engineer. Strings are some of the most expressive and beautiful sounding instrument you can record. So how do you go about recording strings? There are many different guides to miking and processing strings online and a lot of these are great guides to get you started, but experimentation is key to finding what is going to sound the best. Stringed instruments are all very different and sound different depending on what kind of space they are in. So if you get a chance to record strings take the time to try different mic’s and experiment with different placements to find what sounds the best. READ MORE