Is this for a single row accordion or a triple row?

For a single row, it seems that centering the mic around the reeds for button 7 works out well. The thinking is that the higher notes are more directional, so it makes sense to get the mic a little closer to them than to the lower notes. That is plausible, but I can't say that I have experimented with it to see if it really makes a difference or not.

Make sure that the mic is pointing in toward your chest. This helps minimize feedback. The worst direction would be pointing forward.

With triple rows, there is much less room inside the bellows between the treble and bass reed blocks. You have to make due the best you can with the space available. Pointing the mics toward your chest is even more important with a triple row because they are much more prone to feedback than a single row. But, finding a spot where that will work might be a challenge. This is where using a smaller mic capsule can help. I have a Shure SM-57 capsule in my triple row right now, and it is too big to mount it in any way other than parallel to the reed blocks. I hope to redo the whole mic setup on it soon. I want to try a dual mic setup, with an XLR connection. Need to find the right mics first.

Thanks David

Here are some XLR installation photos ..


http://www.bignick.net/BoxLessons/boxlesson_19.htm

Hi Nick and other members,
Great info on installing dynamic mic (big nick)
Could you please recommend an Xlr plate brand, are they all airtight?
I don't want to buy wrong product.
Thank you kindly to those who reply.
dan

switchcraft has the standard one
it is about $6
very short model number like 12 or something

also seems like there may be a cannon brand one too

wle