There are several ways on how to mic an accordion for performances and in this video we will cover just about all of them!
Chapters
0:00 - Intro
1:18 - Method #1: Mic & Stand
4:06 - Method #2: Gooseneck Mics
8:47 - Method #3: Grill Mounted Mics
10:17 - Method #4: Dual Stereo Mics
13:30 - Method #5: Internal Mic Installed
18:09 - Method #6: Electric Accordions
Product Links:
Shure SM57 Pro XLR Dynamic Microphone - https://amzn.to/44bgOvy
XLR Cable - https://amzn.to/43LrAZz
Mic Stand - https://amzn.to/3YcYL4j
Kimafun CX710 - https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255799837153649.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt
Myers Feather 2 Accordion Pickup - https://amzn.to/3FWtHQk
Myers Grip Plus 6 with Bass Extension - https://amzn.to/42vDaGV
Myers Grip Plus Deluxe - https://amzn.to/4id92VG
Gorilla Mounting Putty - https://amzn.to/3Yk36mm
Wireless Cable - https://amzn.to/3FTLojf
Grill Mounted Mics - https://djrmics.com
Samson C02 Studio Microphones - https://amzn.to/42wP17F
sE8 Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphones - https://amzn.to/3RADfms
Stereo Mounting Bar - https://amzn.to/4jcqev8
Mic Couplers - https://amzn.to/41Z8UUH
Measuring Tape - https://amzn.to/3E989iH
Protractor - https://amzn.to/42gKfdj
Harmonik Microphones - https://harmonik.co.uk
Battery Door Compartment - https://petosa.com/collections/accordion-amplification-microphone-pickups/products/vertical-battery-compartment
Korg Fisa Suprema Electric Accordions: https://www.korg.com/us/products/synthesizers/fisa_suprema/
Stereo Micing Resource: https://samsontech.com/blog/4-stereo-microphone-recording-techniques/
Matthias Matzke's Korg Fisa Suprema Electric Accordion Demo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wx5NOo5jljA
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How to Mic an Accordion for Performances