|
Quantity
|
Cost
|
||
|
|
|||
|
|
|||
String Instrument Microphones — Buy at SoundsGood
String instrument microphones for violin, viola, cello and double bass. Complex timbre with rich overtones demands a precise, detailed mic. Clip-on DPA 4099, SDC on stand, hung for orchestra. SoundsGood offers mics for every scenario — from solo recording to a full symphony.
Clip-on, SDC, hung
Violin, cello, double bass
Violin, cello, double bass
Free shipping
Orders over ₴4,000
Orders over ₴4,000
Instalment payments
PrivatBank / monobank
PrivatBank / monobank
Expert advice
Matched to your instrument
Matched to your instrument
🎻 Challenges
🔊 Timbre
Richest overtone spectrum of any instrument family. Sound from the entire top plate, f-holes and back. The mic must capture it without coloration.
📊 Dynamics
Wide range (pp–ff). Quiet — high sensitivity needed. Condenser essential. SDC standard: precision, fast transient (bow attack, pizzicato).
⚠️ Issues
Harsh highs (violin close-miked 2–5 kHz). Bow noise. Feedback (live, quiet, gain). Solution: placement (not into f-hole), flat SDC, clip-on for live.
🎻 Violin & Viola
🎙️ SDC Stand
30–60 cm, slightly above, aimed at top plate (between f-holes and fingerboard). Not straight into f-hole. NT5, C451, KM 184, DPA 4011.
📎 Clip-On
DPA 4099 on bridge. Supercardioid. Stable with movement. Live, touring. ATM350 — affordable. 4099 quality near SDC on stand.
🎯 Placement
SDC: 30–60 cm, above plate, 30–45° angle. Not from the side. Not from above (bow noise). Clip: on bridge, capsule toward plate. Viola — identical.
🎻 Cello
🎙️ SDC / LDC
30–60 cm in front of f-holes. LDC warmer (for solo). SDC more precise (ensemble). KM 184, C414, NT5. HPF 60–80 Hz (endpin rumble).
📎 Clip-On
4099 on bridge or plate edge. ATM350. Player seated — less movement, but no-stand convenience.
🎯 Notes
Deeper bass — LDC better. Stereo: two SDC (upper+lower). Ribbon (R-121) for jazz.
🎸 Double Bass
🎙️ SDC / LDC
20–50 cm at f-holes or bridge. Near bridge — attack (pizz). Near f — body. LDC recommended (fuller bass). C414, U87, KM 184.
📎 Clip-On
4099 on bridge. ATM350. Jazz live standard. Doesn't capture the whole instrument, but enough for live.
🔌 Mic + Piezo
Piezo (Fishman, Realist) in bridge → DI → mixer + mic (clip/SDC). Piezo: stable. Mic: natural. Blend on mixer. Jazz live standard.
📎 Clip-On Mics
📐 DPA 4099
Reference: supercardioid, 20–20 kHz. Adapters for violin/viola/cello/bass. Gooseneck. Near-SDC quality. Wireless compatible. Touring orchestra standard.
📐 ATM350
Affordable: cardioid, gooseneck. Clips for various instruments. Great value. Live, ensembles, churches.
📐 Others
Schertler STAT-V (violin, contact+mic). Remic W3000 (premium violin). Ehrlund EAP (triangular diaphragm).
🎙️ SDC on Stand
📐 Why SDC
Precise, neutral. Fast transient. Min proximity. Even off-axis. SDC standard 90%.
📊 Models
KM 184 (premium). DPA 4011 (reference). C451 (bright). NT5 (value). Schoeps MK 4 (top). Omni: KM 183, DPA 4006.
🎯 When LDC
Solo recording: C414, U87 (warmer). Cello/bass (deeper lows). Ribbon (R-121) for jazz. LDC/ribbon — studio only.
🎵 Orchestra
📐 Section
SDC hung over section. 1 mic per 4–8 players. Cardioid/omni. DPA 4011, KM 184, Schoeps. AB/ORTF main pair. + Spot mics.
📐 Spot Mic
SDC 30–50 cm in front of soloist. Hypercardioid (MK 41, KM 185) for isolation. Blended with main pair.
📐 Chamber
Stereo SDC pair (ORTF/AB) 2–4 m. Omni in good acoustics. + Spot mics. Minimal processing: classical = natural.
🔌 Mic + Piezo
📐 Piezo
Fishman, Realist, Underwood: in bridge. DI → mixer. Stable, no feedback. But "plastic" without mic.
🔀 Blend
Two channels: piezo (DI) + mic (clip/SDC). More piezo = more stable (loud stage). More mic = more natural (quiet).
🎯 When
Jazz live: piezo + clip. Rock bass: piezo (stability). Studio: mic only. Orchestra: mic only.
⚖️ Live vs Studio
🎸 Live
Clip-on: 4099, ATM350. Bass: piezo + clip blend. HPF 80–100 Hz. Wireless: 4099 + bodypack.
🎹 Studio
SDC: KM 184, DPA 4011, NT5. 30–60 cm. LDC for solo (C414). Ribbon for jazz. Quiet room. Shock mount.
🎯 Choice
Concert → clip-on. Studio → SDC/LDC. Orchestra → hung. Bass live → piezo + clip. Jazz studio → LDC/ribbon.
🔌 Connection
📎 Clip-On
4099 → DAD6001 → XLR (48V). ATM350 → AT8543 → XLR. Wireless: 4099 → bodypack → receiver.
🎙️ SDC / LDC
XLR → mixer/interface (48V). Shock mount. HPF 60–100 Hz. Stereo: two channels, matched gain.
🔀 Bass Blend
Piezo → DI → XLR. Mic → XLR (48V). Two channels. Balance. HPF on mic channel. EQ on piezo (800 Hz–1 kHz).
📊 Comparison
| Instrument | Clip-On | SDC | LDC | Hung |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 4099 (bridge) | KM 184, NT5 | C414 (solo) | Over section |
| Viola | 4099 (bridge) | KM 184, NT5 | C414 | Over section |
| Cello | 4099 (bridge) | KM 184 | C414, U87 | Over section |
| Double Bass | 4099 (bridge)+piezo | KM 184 | C414, U87 | Over section |
| Model | Type | Pattern | Connection | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DPA 4099 | Clip-on | Supercardioid | XLR / wireless | Live, touring |
| ATM350 | Clip-on | Cardioid | XLR | Live (budget) |
| KM 184 | SDC | Cardioid | XLR (48V) | Studio, orchestra |
| DPA 4011 | SDC | Cardioid | XLR (48V) | Reference |
| NT5 | SDC | Cardioid | XLR (48V) | Value |
| C414 | LDC | Multi | XLR (48V) | Solo, cello, bass |
| R-121 | Ribbon | Figure-8 | XLR | Jazz |
| Schoeps MK 4 | SDC | Cardioid | XLR (48V) | Top tier |
🎯 How to Choose
🎻 Violin Live
DPA 4099 (premium) or ATM350 (budget). On bridge. HPF 100 Hz. Wireless: 4099 + bodypack.
🎻 Violin Studio
SDC (KM 184, NT5) 30–60 cm. Solo: LDC (C414). Quiet room. Min EQ.
🎻 Cello
SDC/LDC 30–60 cm (LDC warmer for solo). Clip: 4099 (live). Ribbon for jazz. HPF 60–80 Hz.
🎸 Double Bass Live
Piezo + clip-on (4099). Blend. DI box for piezo.
🎸 Double Bass Studio
LDC (C414, U87) 30–60 cm. Ribbon for jazz. HPF 50–60 Hz. No piezo needed.
🎵 Orchestra
SDC hung: KM 184, DPA 4011, Schoeps. 1 per 4–8 players. + Spot mics.
🎵 Chamber
Stereo SDC (ORTF/AB) 2–4 m. Omni in good acoustics. + Spot mics.
💰 Budget
Clip: ATM350. SDC: NT5. LDC: NT1 (solo). Bass: budget piezo + SM57.
❓ FAQ
Why specialised?
Complex timbre, overtones. Quiet. Condenser essential. SDC standard.
Clip / stand?
Clip — live. SDC — studio. Hung — orchestra. Bass — piezo + clip.
DPA 4099?
Reference clip-on. Adapters for all strings. Wireless. Touring standard.
SDC / LDC?
SDC 90%. LDC — solo. Ribbon — jazz. Bass — LDC (low end).
Mic + piezo?
Bass live: piezo + mic blend. Jazz standard.
Placement?
SDC 30–60 cm above plate. Clip on bridge. Orchestra: hung 2–3 m.
🏆 Why SoundsGood
Every Instrument
Violin, cello, double bass
Free Shipping
Orders over ₴4,000
Instalment Payments
PrivatBank & monobank
Expert Advice
Matched to your instrument
Leading Brands
DPA, Neumann, AKG, Rode, Schoeps
Kyiv Showroom
Olzhycha 15
Fast Dispatch
Before 3 pm
📞 Contacts
✉️ Email
📍 Address
15 Olzhycha St., Kyiv, 04116
Metro: Dorohozhychi
🕐 Hours
Mon–Fri: 11:00–18:00
Sat–Sun: closed