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Tuba
The frequency range of the tuba is 29 Hz to harmonics around 2000 Hz. Frequencies around 75 Hz project evenly from the bell, with higher frequencies becoming slightly more directional. Usually, tubas are not miked individually from the orchestras. However, if a more direct tuba sound is required, a cardioid mic angled slightly off center of the bell at a distance of 2 feet or more is usually the ticket. Also, bass drum or bass instrument mics can yield good results if a closer miking is required.


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