I checked the manual, and the instrument buttons on channels 1 & 2 present a 1Mohm impedance. I did exactly what the article criticized, lol: hooked up a piezo to a 1'4" cable. Question: How do you mess with impedance? Didn't realize piezos were so extensively used! If you cover the piezo in Plastidip you have yourself a hydrophone too - for some interesting FX - hit a cymbal and dip it in a bucket full of water while it's vibrating. ** And Yeah - no rules on mic placement or how you attach them to objects.
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It explains why contact mics sound muffled/tinny etc.and how to get the best results out of them. I often record with contact/piezo mics, both on instruments and out in the field - I found this article/blog explaining the impedance issues most helpful. What experimental setup can you think of with a piezo disc? What's the best way to attach a piezo disc? Double-sided tape? Putty? Again with the cymbals AND other sheets of metals, run white noise through and try to make an IR (getting the "reverb" of the cymbal/sheet).Attach a disc to a large ride cymbal, hang it in front of a loudspeaker, play a beat, and record.Here's some out-the-box things I'm looking to do (super experimental): Does anyone have any experience recording with piezo discs? I would love some tips, uses, experiences, etc. We're in the process of recording a Hip-Hop album, and I wanted to do all sorts of weird, unconventional nonsense. When I placed it on my throat? It came alive - albeit muffled, but that taught me these little discs are contact mics.
I screamed in it while holding the disc, and you could hear almost nothing. I ordered a bunch way back when from ebay, cut a 1/4" cable, wired the leads to the piezo, and tried to record. I don't have much experience with piezos, but what I do know is that they're contact mics - and also tweeters in old boom boxes. This thread about using a PZM mic for a grand piano inspired me to start this thread here about piezo discs and recording.
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