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billrog
02-23-2001, 06:19 PM
Hi

Just saw a superb show with 'Afro Celt Sound System'.

The bodhran (Celtic Drum) player had his drum miced up with some kind of mic or pick-up inside the drum which allowed him a lot of freedom on the stage, and sounded really good.

Does anyone know what type of mini mic or pick-up would be best for both live and recording for this, as we are doing a live recording with a bodhran player, and she wants to be able to move around without having to play into a mic on a stand.

Cheers

Bill.

PeeTee
02-26-2001, 06:47 PM
That's an interesting question. And I have yet to encounter a recording session where a bodhran player is involved, I did find this interesting webpage:

"How to Mike a Bodhrán"

http://ceolas.org/instruments/bodhran/miking.html

Hope it helps.

billrog
02-27-2001, 09:41 PM
Thanks for your trouble Pee Tee. A very useful and interesting site.

Regards

Bill.

billrog
02-28-2001, 03:34 PM
Thanks for the advice Speer. I'll take it on board.

Bill.