Gabe Nahshon wrote on Fri, 05 December 2008 08:30 |
With the latin bands I've worked with, most want, believe it or not, an sm58 on a short desk stand. I've also used an m88 which obviously has a little more thump. It's a wood box with a hole in the back that, when thumped with the hand, makes a kick drum like sound (just the thud part, not the click). Gabe |
David Bedrack wrote on Fri, 05 December 2008 08:10 |
"..... and we play bass, keyboards and cajon with two cymbals" GULP.... and.....WTH ...... is a "Cajon"?? I ran a google search and found everything about it and how Paco'e Luzia introduced it to the spanish flamenco back in the 70's ,etc. I allways thought those were just wood boxes where the flamenco handclappers sat and played with theyr hands here and there without realizing that they were a rather "complex and versatile " instrument, developed by the african slaves in Peru. Fine so far. But, how shall I mic that thing and what microphone will be best suited, I still have no clue. Still have a week to go and figure out how to handle that thing. Your kind help will be greatly appreciated. The player, BTW is a fine drummer and percussionist I know very well. david b. |
A.J. McGlynn wrote on Fri, 05 December 2008 12:00 |
I was at a show last month where they had one and I talked to the girl who played it after and asked how they had it miked cause it sounded amazing. She said they had a beta91 in it. Which made since to me. You get the low end kick sound but will also get the higher end as well. I haven't actually tried it but it did sound really nice. |
Dave Unger wrote on Fri, 05 December 2008 13:31 |
The search function is your friend: http://srforums.prosoundweb.com/index.php/m/367967/473/?srch =cajon#msg_367967 |
George Friedman-Jimenez wrote on Fri, 05 December 2008 19:17 |
How you mic a cajon depends on several factors. 1) What kind of cajon? Is it a bass cajon you sit on, a Cuban Havana style rumba cajon (tumbador, tres dos, quinto) that stands upright like a conga and you play the top surface, a Peruvian cajon with a snare in it, or some other type? 2) What sound do you want? Is it a rhythm or solo instrument for just playing cajones, like rumba, or to accompany guitar and other instruments, or do you want it to sound like a kick drum and snare? If you can give us some more details, it would help us make a better recommendation for what mic(s) to use. |
David Bedrack wrote on Fri, 05 December 2008 10:10 |
"..... and we play bass, keyboards and cajon with two cymbals" GULP.... and.....WTH ...... is a "Cajon"?? I ran a google search and found everything about it and how Paco'e Luzia introduced it to the spanish flamenco back in the 70's ,etc. I allways thought those were just wood boxes where the flamenco handclappers sat and played with theyr hands here and there without realizing that they were a rather "complex and versatile " instrument, developed by the african slaves in Peru. Fine so far. But, how shall I mic that thing and what microphone will be best suited, I still have no clue. Still have a week to go and figure out how to handle that thing. Your kind help will be greatly appreciated. The player, BTW is a fine drummer and percussionist I know very well. david b. |