Shotgun mics in the studio.

Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 5:26 am

Is there a purpose for shotgun mics in an audio recording studio, and if so, what is it?

It is worth noting that I know what a shotgun mic is for. I am just curious if they have found niche roles in some studios.

Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 2:09 pm

I have seen them used on toms and cymbals.

Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 5:30 pm

Hi,
I have one (ATR55), but I've never used it in studio. I've used it mounted on a video camera though. I think they tend to be bright and noisy, but that could just be the 2 that I've used.

Would probably make a great talkback mic or a mic for hearing the musicians speak from the other side of the glass. I have opened it up, and it's basically just 2 small diaphragm condensers lined up with one another, so if you're into mods... Smile

Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 3:29 am

Shotguns are used in many studios to do VO's. Because of their their very tight pick-up pattern, the result is a dry, "in-your-face" sound sits well over a music bed.

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