Iain M Churches wrote:

Any advice on a microphone for an alto sax?

There seem to be two distinct requirements:

A single microphone near the bell for playing through an amp.


So, any advice from the professional recording engineers?

--
Eiron.


If you have access to a large capsule Neumann condenser,
then the 87 is probably the best. Use it as a cardioid with
the built in level attenuator switched in. There is also a LF
filter. Try this also.

Otherwise Sony ECM77. I have discussed this with Dave, and
he suggested this to me for a seven saxophone session
coming up in February. The Sony is supplied with a bell clip and a
t-bar spacer.

Do you really mean to put the alto through an amp?

I found an old "Vox Venue Keyboard 100", unfortunately not a
tube amp, and wanted to do something with it. I have no neighbours.

A stereo pair for recording.


Hmm. What other instruments are in the line-up.? You
may find that a stereo pair is a poor choice.

I want to record my progress. No line-up at the moment
but if I can find some people learning the trumpet, clarinet,
banjo, double bass and drums....

--
Eiron.