- Which microphone is best for flute?
- How do you mic a flute for live performance?
- Are wireless microphones any good?
Which microphone is best for flute?
Let's recap: AEA R88MK2: Best sounding studio microphone for solo flute. Shure SM57: Best live/close-miking flute mic. Audix ADX10-FLP: Best clip-on microphone for flute.
How do you mic a flute for live performance?
The flute is one of those instruments with a polar pattern with character. Here are the two most common close-miking techniques for the flute: Approx. 5-10 cm away from the instrument, aim the mic halfway between the mouthpiece and the left hand.
Are wireless microphones any good?
As a general opinion, wireless microphones are better than wired ones. But if a wired microphone has a superior quality of wire, then no wireless microphone can beat its quality. Also, there may be voice delay issues in some cheap wireless microphones.