Recording techniques:Accordion

General techniques
Each technique is defined with a bullet point.


 * Place a microphone 2-3 feet away from the bellows of the instrument
 * Place a large diaphragm condenser microphone pointed at the keyboard side about a foot away.
 * Clip a a miniature condenser tie-tack microphone to the wrist strap of the accordion

Cajun Accordion

 * A SM57 capsule on a bracket at the bottom of the accordion facing upward is a standard mic techniques for this instrument.