Over-the-shoulder mic

[b1j]

From time to time someone posts asking about a particular topic. Invariably someone else steps up with a link to a thread that covers that topic. I’ve been trying to find a thread from earlier this year, so I thought I’d see if anyone remembers it and can point me to it.

Some time as late as April, and possibly before that, an infrequent poster put up a video of his recording with spaced pair plus one over-the-shoulder mic. I’ve tried in vain to find it. I’ve looked in Record, Show and Tell, and Play and Write, all back to January 2023.

Anyone remember this?

EDIT: and just like that, I found it. Never mind.
https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...d.php?t=668543

[Mandobart]

This may be what you're looking for.

Or it could be this one

Maybe this one?

[b1j]

Originally Posted by Mandobart

This may be what you're looking for.

Or it could be this one

Maybe this one?

Those are all good. I was thinking about the newest one.

Mandobart, you’re one of those johnnie-on-spot types I had in mind. I had tried other key words, but not over the shoulder. Thanks for jumping on this!

[dcn]

Hi b1j, happy to see that thread still getting some mileage. If there's anything specific you wanted to ask or share, I always value AGF'er input.

All the best,

Diogo

Originally Posted by b1j

From time to time someone posts asking about a particular topic. Invariably someone else steps up with a link to a thread that covers that topic. I’ve been trying to find a thread from earlier this year, so I thought I’d see if anyone remembers it and can point me to it.

Some time as late as April, and possibly before that, an infrequent poster put up a video of his recording with spaced pair plus one over-the-shoulder mic. I’ve tried in vain to find it. I’ve looked in Record, Show and Tell, and Play and Write, all back to January 2023.

Anyone remember this?

EDIT: and just like that, I found it. Never mind.
https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...d.php?t=668543

[b1j]

Hi Diogo,

I’ve recently moved to an interface with four mic preamps, largely after listening to your over-the-shoulder setup. Now I’m working on making several absorption panels. Once they’re done, I’ll be able to free myself of close-micing and try out some new mic arrangements.

One thing I noticed is that you used panels behind you and on just one side, but not the other. That makes sense to me: I suppose it allows in some room “air” but cuts down on flutter echo.

[dcn]

That’s neat you’re expanding your approach, b1j - I’m very much a (overquipped) beginning recordist, but have found I do like the result. The fourth wall is where my computer and preamps are, which is another reason why there’s no freestanding panel there. That said, I do have panels on the wall, as you can see from the pic.

IMG_1694916915.870070.jpg

[b1j]

Originally Posted by dcn

That’s neat you’re expanding your approach, b1j - I’m very much a (overquipped) beginning recordist, but have found I do like the result. The fourth wall is where my computer and preamps are, which is another reason why there’s no freestanding panel there. That said, I do have panels on the wall, as you can see from the pic.

Attachment 97815

I’m always eager to follow the example of those who get good results. I can’t wait to hear how the panels help my sound. I’m particularly curious about working with moments of long sustain fading to silence.