Shure MV51 - Acoustic Instruments and Music; Bands and Loud Sources

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Acoustic Instruments and Music
To capture acoustic sources, such as singing, acoustic guitar, soft percussion, or other musical instruments, use a close micro-
phone placement.
Aim the microphone directly at the sound source. For a single source, such as a string instrument or a vocalist, place the mi-
crophone 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) away. For a small group or a performer who is singing and playing an instrument simul-
taneously, use a distance of 2 to 10 feet (0.6m to 3 m). Placing the microphone farther away results in more ambient room
sound.
Set the microphone to the Acoustic or Singing mode and make additional gain adjustments if necessary.
Bands and Loud Sources
To record a band with drums or amplified instruments, aim the microphone towards the group at a distance of 6 to 15 feet (1.8
to 4.6 m). Placement of the microphone depends on the size of the room, number of people, and instrument volume. If possi-
ble, walk around the room and listen to find where it sounds best.
For other loud sources, such as an electric guitar amplifier, aim the microphone at the sound source from 0-18 inches (0-45
cm) away.
Set the microphone to the Band mode and make additional gain adjustments if necessary.