Q. Which mic should I choose to record acoustic instruments?
Can you recommend a mid-range (in terms of price) mic with a good off-axis response, for recording acoustic instruments?
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Can you recommend a mid-range (in terms of price) mic with a good off-axis response, for recording acoustic instruments?
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