So... How do you mic a tractor?

Re: So... How do you mic a tractor?

Here in Ohio we set an AKG D12E down low to get the rumble, and add a small diaphragm condenser like an SM81 on an overhead boom to pick up the clatter of the intake and exhaust valves. It's very accurate and captures a warm, vintage sound character. If you're on a tight budget or short on channels, just throw an SM57 on it.

There's a guy up in Columbus who uses triggers and sampled tractor sounds. He can make any Massey-Ferguson sound like a Ford 9N. No shit.
 
Re: So... How do you mic a tractor?

The tractor is pretty steady-but not very creative.

Maybe if they had a more origional "operator" (like Jackyl's chainsaw), there would be more expression in the music.
 
Re: So... How do you mic a tractor?

Mike Smith said:
Here in Ohio we set an AKG D12E down low to get the rumble, and add a small diaphragm condenser like an SM81 on an overhead boom to pick up the clatter of the intake and exhaust valves. It's very accurate and captures a warm, vintage sound character. If you're on a tight budget or short on channels, just throw an SM57 on it.

There's a guy up in Columbus who uses triggers and sampled tractor sounds. He can make any Massey-Ferguson sound like a Ford 9N. No shit.
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Do the triggers help simulate the Massey-Ferguson style Jet Black Exhaust?
 
Re: So... How do you mic a tractor?

This isn't specifically micing tractors, but my helper Cliff annually does sound for this event.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zH2Cp9UdGRY

Oh... and concerning the mic stand: The organizers sprung the need for that one on him... basically as their impromptu solo performer was "looking around for where the mic stand is?"
 
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