Samson Go Mic USB Microphone for Mac and Windows Computers (Silver) - Manual (Page 21)

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Piano
You can achieve outstanding results using the Go Mic on acoustic piano. Several placement
approaches can be used depending on the size of the piano, and the type of sound you are
looking to record. When miking a Grand Piano, (for an ambient sound like that used in a
classical recital), a Go Mic can be positioned directly in front of the instrument. Open the lid
to the full position and place the microphone five to twenty feet in front of the instrument.
For a more contemporary ensemble sound, place two Go Mics in the piano, positioning one
over the low strings and the other over the high strings.
Overhead Drum Kit
Because of its extended high frequency response and fast transient response, the Go Mic
performs outstandingly when used as an overhead cymbal microphone. You can position
one Go Mic on a boom mic stand directly above the kit pointing from front to back. For
stereo miking, use two Go Mic’s placed over the drum set at a distance of three to five feet.
You can experiment with the exact placement depending on the size of the room and
whether you’re looking for an ambient or close-miked sound. In general, when miking
a drum kit, it’s a good idea to start with the overhead mics. Even though you use the
overhead mics mostly for the cymbals, you can get the entire kit to sound great with just
one overhead. Then it will be easier to just bring up your individual mics for more attack and
thickness in the overall sound.
Application Notes