Where To Put The Mic

Mic placement can have more of an effect on audio quality than you might realize. In addition to picking the right mic for the job, don’t forget to experiment with the placement of the mic in relation to instruments. Each instrument is different, so there isn’t much in the way of hard-and-fast rules to live by, but you’ll know once you’ve got it right.
You can read more about mic placement and other tips here: http://www.prosoundweb.com/article/location_location_the_effect_of_mic_placement_on_instrument_tonal_quality/P2/