How to record a piano recital

1. Where do you put your microphone when recording a piano?

Where do you put your microphone when recording a piano?

If you are using a single microphone, position the microphone approximately 8 inches from the piano hammers (to reduce mechanical noise) and 8 – 11 inches above the strings – centered over the piano's mid point. Pan position should be centered and the piano's lid should be at full stick.