I usually just record with no setup but have noticed that the bass is lost completely when playing with other instruments when I've only used a condenser at the front. Here's a short video I recorded recently at a local ampitheatre which used to be a quarry if you'd like to have a listen. The night time seemed to enhance the sound too.. ua-cam.com/video/7PjYizHXC5I/v-deo.html
@@daveargall3454 Try 2 mics setup and let me know if you can feel more bass. Thanks for sharing the link, but I think is the wrong one, because you're playing congas :)
Whoops! I think this should be the one...ua-cam.com/video/uSBYzdGoJ9A/v-deo.html. I've just invested in a PA and pleased with the bass sound ( both PA and mic are Samson which is probably mid-range)
In a live setting, I use B52 in the hole (sent also to aux fed subs) and i use any good mic on front. the AKG 3000 or 414 (if you can afford it) is great, but even a 57 works good on front to add that "slap". Playing live with a lot of stage volume, you will want to put B52 a couple inches into the hole as well as front mic needs to be closest to point of attack (hands) as possible. In a recording situation, the front mic can sit back a few feet, pretty much as in the video! Great video!!
Yesterday, I can’t sleep because there is an exam today... and the relaxing cajon beats in your videos are amazing!! It made me sleep very well and I did quite a good job in today’s exam, thanks!!!!
hello. wanted to share my setup for live performance. I play a LP Soul Cajon with a LP1440M LP Cajon Mic Mount and Audix ADX-60 dynamic microphone, a Behringer 90W keyboard amp with 12" speaker, and a Sterling Audio phantom power supply to power the mic. Placement is key, but you can find the sweet-spot on the back of the cajon easily enough. this setup isolates the cajon pretty well and moves around with you if you're the kind of musician that moves around a bit as you play!! I tend to lean my cajon back and forth, sometimes sliding up and back, etc...
I use a CM 240 UL for my Pur Vision cajòn. It is made for Pur but can be used for most models. It can be placed everywhere in tre inside to catch whatever sound you need. Very nice gear.
I have a question: Should I put the microphone in front or in the back of the cajon if I only have one microphone? And what is the difference between the two microphones you have shown?
He addresses this in this video itself, and in this one - ua-cam.com/video/dbnTzXYTeWs/v-deo.html where he uses a SM57 in the back and in front, one at a time.
Very nice video, just what I was looking for. You've given me ideas. I might try an M/S setup with two mics, a figure of 8 ribbon and a condenser, both in the front. The bass drum mic on the back did not really add much to me on your example. I will experiment with my d112, though. Thanks for doing this. Regards!
I've been experimenting over the past 2 weeks with a Pearl Boom Box. I tried a cheap pencil condenser (SDC), but that didnt give me the sound I liked. Put a kick drum mic like yours on (this is all Subzero branded stuff) and liked it more. I have the original 1990s c3000 (before the B revision), must try that some time.
I like this, I don't have a kick drum mic, yet, and have been using a SM57 and an old Japanese "pencil" condenser mic called a Toa K4 (both into a Scarlett 18i20). But that makes a lot of sense to use a kick drum mic on the back, I can feel the air coming out when I hit it. $50 for the pair of C-2's feels like a steal, though, thanks for sharing!
Hi Felipe! Great set up and amazing video. Thanks for your guide on mic setup. I wish to ask how do you record your audio when you're talking? What mic do you use cause your voice is extremely clear! Hope to find out more
It will be hard but you can do that. I've just posted a video about a mic I think can be a good solution for you, have a look - ua-cam.com/video/dbnTzXYTeWs/v-deo.html
Hola Phillip, que micrófono me recomiendas pero para tocar en vivo, uno versátil que capte los sonidos agudos y grabes del cajón, pero sobre todo a qué distancia ponerlo, así como la mezcla más apropiada en una consola y sacar el mejor sonido del cajón. Gracias 😄
Overhead mics are generally condenser type designed to capture more delicate sounds and higher frequencies, in this case the room sound. The SM57 is great mic but is dynamic type, more directional, great to use it close to the cajon either in the front or in the back.
Hi Felipe, what set up do you recommend for a live performance please? We get so much conflicting advice as to whether the mic should be in front of the cajon or behind the cajon? Very often we are outdoors, does this make a difference? Although we do play indoors as well! We are never in a studio setting. We can't really have more than one mic on the cajon as we are a ukulele band and most of the other inputs are already taken up with vocal mics. I'd really appreciate your help and advice! Thanks, Kris :)
Hi Kris, if you have one channel I would recommend the shure beta 91 than can be used in the floor in the front plate or even inside of the cajon. I haven’t tested myself but heard good things about it. Another option would be a sm57 in the back this also works if you have only one channel available
@@CajonMaster thank you for this! Also, I own a Schlagwerk Deluxe Makassar which I love, but our regular cajon player has a Sela Varios. I had a go with his at the weekend and was really surprised to find the snares located at the bottom! It meant the usual pattern I play didn't seem to work, as where I usually hit for bass (as per your course) was very snare heavy with the snares being at the bottom rather than nearer the top. Is this normal? I'm no expert, but you are! Thanks! :)
Please make a video for the tips to look for the perfect cajon mic setup in a live.... I use the Behringer C1 and focusrite scarlett and mixcraft software...but during live performances i do not get so much facility...
Nice video. What about a live situation? For example in a duo performance with an electroacustic guitar in a typical small to medium size bar. What would be your microphone setup?
Hi fernando, thanks for your msg. In a small size gig I would go with 2 dynamic mics, I like the shure sm57 for that. I will post something about live gigs set up soon here 😉
I'm using a Shure SM57 on the front and a Shure PGA52 on the rear. With these two mics, what would you recommend for a small reasonably priced amplifier?
Good set up! Have you seen the Bose S1? It's very compact and with a clean sound. I don't have much experience with amps for the cajon but this one works good for me.
@@CajonMaster Thanks for your reply. What do you think about using a keyboard amp? I've tried a guitar amp, but it was not so good. I think its range is designed for higher frequencies than the Cajon produces.
I don't know if it's that crapy instrument you play on but there is no bass at all. Only some irritating boomy high pitched frequencies. Just disturbing. Try to find a good sound before making a "tutorial" .
well, someone has got a good ear, hilarious comment, for the first setup with one mic logically there wasn't a lot of bass, but once the other mics come in, it really shows, such a great-sounding cajon!
What do you think about these mic setups? Feel free to share your setup here, I would love to know more about it ;)
I usually just record with no setup but have noticed that the bass is lost completely when playing with other instruments when I've only used a condenser at the front. Here's a short video I recorded recently at a local ampitheatre which used to be a quarry if you'd like to have a listen. The night time seemed to enhance the sound too.. ua-cam.com/video/7PjYizHXC5I/v-deo.html
@@daveargall3454 Try 2 mics setup and let me know if you can feel more bass. Thanks for sharing the link, but I think is the wrong one, because you're playing congas :)
it is very nice
where do you from i am from Indonesia
Whoops! I think this should be the one...ua-cam.com/video/uSBYzdGoJ9A/v-deo.html. I've just invested in a PA and pleased with the bass sound ( both PA and mic are Samson which is probably mid-range)
Thanks for this.
Timestamps to quickly compare sound
2:43 AKG front
3:52 AKG and Shure
5:01 AKG, shure, Behringer
Done! 😉
@@CajonMaster You can defo hear the improved sound with alk mics
Thanks! I appreciate you showed different setups!
Glad you like it, cheers!
In a live setting, I use B52 in the hole (sent also to aux fed subs) and i use any good mic on front. the AKG 3000 or 414 (if you can afford it) is great, but even a 57 works good on front to add that "slap". Playing live with a lot of stage volume, you will want to put B52 a couple inches into the hole as well as front mic needs to be closest to point of attack (hands) as possible. In a recording situation, the front mic can sit back a few feet, pretty much as in the video! Great video!!
Thanks Peter! 🙏😉
Yesterday, I can’t sleep because there is an exam today... and the relaxing cajon beats in your videos are amazing!! It made me sleep very well and I did quite a good job in today’s exam, thanks!!!!
It was very helpful!!! Thank you so much!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
hello. wanted to share my setup for live performance. I play a LP Soul Cajon with a LP1440M LP Cajon Mic Mount and Audix ADX-60 dynamic microphone, a Behringer 90W keyboard amp with 12" speaker, and a Sterling Audio phantom power supply to power the mic. Placement is key, but you can find the sweet-spot on the back of the cajon easily enough. this setup isolates the cajon pretty well and moves around with you if you're the kind of musician that moves around a bit as you play!! I tend to lean my cajon back and forth, sometimes sliding up and back, etc...
I use a CM 240 UL for my Pur Vision cajòn. It is made for Pur but can be used for most models.
It can be placed everywhere in tre inside to catch whatever sound you need. Very nice gear.
I’ve seen one of those before, very nice! Thanks for sharing.
Sir can you please make a video on how you edit your audio post recording on Logic Pro or Audacity?
I want to know if rosewood crush cajons are ok for beginner cajon players??
I have a question: Should I put the microphone in front or in the back of the cajon if I only have one microphone? And what is the difference between the two microphones you have shown?
He addresses this in this video itself, and in this one - ua-cam.com/video/dbnTzXYTeWs/v-deo.html where he uses a SM57 in the back and in front, one at a time.
Very nice video, just what I was looking for. You've given me ideas. I might try an M/S setup with two mics, a figure of 8 ribbon and a condenser, both in the front. The bass drum mic on the back did not really add much to me on your example. I will experiment with my d112, though. Thanks for doing this. Regards!
Thanks Mike, glad you liked the video 🙏
I've been experimenting over the past 2 weeks with a Pearl Boom Box. I tried a cheap pencil condenser (SDC), but that didnt give me the sound I liked. Put a kick drum mic like yours on (this is all Subzero branded stuff) and liked it more. I have the original 1990s c3000 (before the B revision), must try that some time.
Thanks a lot for your explanation!
Glad it was helpful!
I like this, I don't have a kick drum mic, yet, and have been using a SM57 and an old Japanese "pencil" condenser mic called a Toa K4 (both into a Scarlett 18i20). But that makes a lot of sense to use a kick drum mic on the back, I can feel the air coming out when I hit it. $50 for the pair of C-2's feels like a steal, though, thanks for sharing!
Thanks Emily! Try the kick drum mic and let me know how it goes ;)
Hi Felipe! Great set up and amazing video. Thanks for your guide on mic setup. I wish to ask how do you record your audio when you're talking? What mic do you use cause your voice is extremely clear! Hope to find out more
Hi Jovin, thanks for your message, glad you like the video :) The mic use is the Sennheiser MKE 600.
Can i just do multiple takes with one mic in each position to capture the whole sound after layering?
It will be hard but you can do that. I've just posted a video about a mic I think can be a good solution for you, have a look - ua-cam.com/video/dbnTzXYTeWs/v-deo.html
Hola Phillip, que micrófono me recomiendas pero para tocar en vivo, uno versátil que capte los sonidos agudos y grabes del cajón, pero sobre todo a qué distancia ponerlo, así como la mezcla más apropiada en una consola y sacar el mejor sonido del cajón.
Gracias 😄
Hi Alejandro, Shure SM57 is a good option
I don't use microphone for my bongo conga recordings but it doesn't sound bad! Nice to know though!
If I replace the overhead mic with Shute am 57 is it good as well ?
Thanks a lot
Overhead mics are generally condenser type designed to capture more delicate sounds and higher frequencies, in this case the room sound. The SM57 is great mic but is dynamic type, more directional, great to use it close to the cajon either in the front or in the back.
@@CajonMaster alright great thanks a lot that’s was helpful thank you very much
has anyone ever told you that you kinda sound like Dr. Nick? lol super helpful vid btw
No, never :) thanks anyway for your comment ;)
Hi Felipe, what set up do you recommend for a live performance please? We get so much conflicting advice as to whether the mic should be in front of the cajon or behind the cajon? Very often we are outdoors, does this make a difference? Although we do play indoors as well! We are never in a studio setting. We can't really have more than one mic on the cajon as we are a ukulele band and most of the other inputs are already taken up with vocal mics. I'd really appreciate your help and advice! Thanks, Kris :)
Hi Kris, if you have one channel I would recommend the shure beta 91 than can be used in the floor in the front plate or even inside of the cajon. I haven’t tested myself but heard good things about it. Another option would be a sm57 in the back this also works if you have only one channel available
@@CajonMaster thank you for this! Also, I own a Schlagwerk Deluxe Makassar which I love, but our regular cajon player has a Sela Varios. I had a go with his at the weekend and was really surprised to find the snares located at the bottom! It meant the usual pattern I play didn't seem to work, as where I usually hit for bass (as per your course) was very snare heavy with the snares being at the bottom rather than nearer the top. Is this normal? I'm no expert, but you are! Thanks! :)
Please make a video for the tips to look for the perfect cajon mic setup in a live....
I use the Behringer C1 and focusrite scarlett and mixcraft software...but during live performances i do not get so much facility...
Thanks for your suggestion! I will make it soon 😉
Nice video. What about a live situation? For example in a duo performance with an electroacustic guitar in a typical small to medium size bar. What would be your microphone setup?
Hi fernando, thanks for your msg. In a small size gig I would go with 2 dynamic mics, I like the shure sm57 for that. I will post something about live gigs set up soon here 😉
@@CajonMaster Thank you, I'm looking forward to it already ;o)
I'm using a Shure SM57 on the front and a Shure PGA52 on the rear. With these two mics, what would you recommend for a small reasonably priced amplifier?
Good set up! Have you seen the Bose S1? It's very compact and with a clean sound. I don't have much experience with amps for the cajon but this one works good for me.
@@CajonMaster Thanks for your reply. What do you think about using a keyboard amp? I've tried a guitar amp, but it was not so good. I think its range is designed for higher frequencies than the Cajon produces.
Can I add instead of the AKG shure beta snare drum mic ? Would do the job
Yes of course, I use a shure SM57 sometimes and it works just fine 👍🏻
Does the focusrite 18i8 software require usb type c connection for pc too ??
@@CajonMaster Thanks a lot sir 😊🤗
What single mic setup would you suggest for live performances?
Shure SM57. Watch this video and let me know what do you think ;) - ua-cam.com/video/dbnTzXYTeWs/v-deo.html
cheers!
Akg C214 for top audix d6 for kick
Great combination! ;)
which is better. pickup or Mic
Hi Elise. It depends what are you looking for. Studio or Live situations?
to me it allways sounds like some plywood box…
I don't know if it's that crapy instrument you play on but there is no bass at all. Only some irritating boomy high pitched frequencies. Just disturbing. Try to find a good sound before making a "tutorial" .
well, someone has got a good ear, hilarious comment, for the first setup with one mic logically there wasn't a lot of bass, but once the other mics come in, it really shows, such a great-sounding cajon!