How to record a piano properly ?

[galacticbear]

Hello everyone,

I wanted to improve my piano level and learn in a more regular basis, so I thought it was a good idea to start youtube videos and get feedback from people all around the world.
What a great era to be alive.

Anyway, I tried to set the microphone in several positions, but I’m never satisfied with the quality of the sound and wherever I put it, I can hear the stomp of the pedal and it’s so annoying.
I know that you should record a grand piano with two microphones but I honestly don’t have the money to invest in another microphone now.

So, do you have any idea how to record a grand piano with one microphone?

And I will be really happy if you have any advice on piano skills.

Here’s one of the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HpWm1fJVzE

Thank you in advance

GalacticBear
PS - Sorry if there's any grammar mistake, I'm not a native speaker.

[chopinlover01]

Your audio quality is fine for YT. People can listen well enough to it, and if they aren't using the world's greatest headphones, they probably won't notice the sounds you mentioned.

[michael_sayers]

Maybe there is something that can be done to reduce the sound of the pedaling mechanism?


Mvh,
Michael

[dcstudio]

Usually use 2 mics - for a grand I have tried just under the highest point of the lid and back a bit for the low end--depending on the personality of the instrument I have had success with that.  My husband is an audio engineer who obsesses over creating the perfect stereo piano sound.  He uses high end condenser mic's (BLUE--is his favorite brand)--and that is what makes the difference.

for a lower budget... a shure 58 placed above the lid usually will get a decent return.   It's equally important to deaden the room if the surfaces are reflective and you don't want an overly bright timbre.  Sometimes placing a blanket over the lid and recording from above--and slightly to the right--gets that nice dark mellow sound that you can add to later in the mix.

Are you digital or analogue? what format do you use and what kind of patch?  I have used cubase and protools

[themeandvariation]

Hi.
Experiment with placing the mic at the curve, maybe back a foot, or behind your head, or at the tail of the piano…. Here is some info, but just know that there are a myriad of opinions on this.  
https://www.recordingmag.com/resources/resourceDetail/196.html

[galacticbear]

Thank you very much for all this answers.

I will try this week with your recommendations and send you the feedback.

Once again thank you very for your quick answer.

[galacticbear]

Usually use 2 mics - for a grand I have tried just under the highest point of the lid and back a bit for the low end--depending on the personality of the instrument I have had success with that.  My husband is an audio engineer who obsesses over creating the perfect stereo piano sound.  He uses high end condenser mic's (BLUE--is his favorite brand)--and that is what makes the difference.

for a lower budget... a shure 58 placed above the lid usually will get a decent return.   It's equally important to deaden the room if the surfaces are reflective and you don't want an overly bright timbre.  Sometimes placing a blanket over the lid and recording from above--and slightly to the right--gets that nice dark mellow sound that you can add to later in the mix.

Are you digital or analogue? what format do you use and what kind of patch?  I have used cubase and protools

Like you can see I'm directly fiming the grand piano and just mixing the sound and the video with adobe premiere.

It's not my personal piano, I'm recording in a Yamaha studio room, so I can't really change the room or the piano directly.

I will try what you told me and send you the result soon.

Thank you very much for your support.

[galacticbear]

Usually use 2 mics - for a grand I have tried just under the highest point of the lid and back a bit for the low end--depending on the personality of the instrument I have had success with that.  My husband is an audio engineer who obsesses over creating the perfect stereo piano sound.  He uses high end condenser mic's (BLUE--is his favorite brand)--and that is what makes the difference.

for a lower budget... a shure 58 placed above the lid usually will get a decent return.   It's equally important to deaden the room if the surfaces are reflective and you don't want an overly bright timbre.  Sometimes placing a blanket over the lid and recording from above--and slightly to the right--gets that nice dark mellow sound that you can add to later in the mix.

Are you digital or analogue? what format do you use and what kind of patch?  I have used cubase and protools

Like you can see I'm directly fiming the grand piano and just mixing the sound and the video with adobe premiere.

It's not my personal piano, I'm recording in a Yamaha studio room, so I can't really change the room or the piano directly.

I will try what you told me and send you the result soon.

Thank you very much for your support.