{"id":212,"date":"2019-12-30T20:21:29","date_gmt":"2019-12-31T02:21:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/soundadventurer.com\/?p=212"},"modified":"2019-12-30T20:23:39","modified_gmt":"2019-12-31T02:23:39","slug":"how-to-mic-bongos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/soundadventurer.com\/how-to-mic-bongos\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Mic Bongos: A Complete Guide (With Example Samples)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
I have tried to record the bongos several times over the years and I have never done an in-depth study on the best way to record bongos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The most straightforward and common way to record bongos is to directly mic them by placing a dynamic mic 3-6 inches above the center, off to the side, and between the two bongo drums<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There’s a lot more to know about why <\/strong>you would choose to mic your bongos this way, and there is more to learn about other ways you can mic your bongos. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Later on we’ll talk about figuring out the sound you want, but for now, I’ll tell you the easiest way to get the best sound from your bongo drums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I’m assuming you have the cables and audio interfaces necessary to plug in a dynamic mic into your recording device of choice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’re lucky, unlike me, you would own a bongo stand. Bongo stands are very nice because they enable you to play bongos while standing, and make it a lot easier to mic your bongos because they won’t be moving. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’re like me, you don’t own a bongo stand, yet, so you have to hold the bongos between your knees in the traditional manner. No big deal, it still works. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you have your bongos mounted where you want them, or if you have your bongos situated comfortably (as comfortably as is possible I suppose) between your knees, then you’re ready to position the mic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Use your mic stand to position your dynamic mic with the following parameters:<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Most Practical Way to Mic Your Bongo Drums<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Materials Needed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Setting Up Your Bongos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Positioning the Mic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n