On-axis microphone placement is the most common technique for recording vocals because it provides a clear and direct sound with minimal room reflections.

Close-miking is the best microphone placement technique for recording a guitar amplifier because it provides a clear and detailed sound with minimal room reflections.

Overhead miking is the best microphone placement technique for recording a drum kit because it provides a clear and balanced sound with minimal room reflections.

Close-miking is the best microphone placement technique for recording a piano because it provides a clear and detailed sound with minimal room reflections.

Close-miking is the best microphone placement technique for recording a violin because it provides a clear and detailed sound with minimal room reflections.

Close-miking is the best microphone placement technique for recording a cello because it provides a clear and detailed sound with minimal room reflections.

Close-miking is the best microphone placement technique for recording a double bass because it provides a clear and detailed sound with minimal room reflections.

Close-miking is the best microphone placement technique for recording a flute because it provides a clear and detailed sound with minimal room reflections.

Close-miking is the best microphone placement technique for recording a clarinet because it provides a clear and detailed sound with minimal room reflections.

Close-miking is the best microphone placement technique for recording a saxophone because it provides a clear and detailed sound with minimal room reflections.

Close-miking is the best microphone placement technique for recording a trumpet because it provides a clear and detailed sound with minimal room reflections.

Close-miking is the best microphone placement technique for recording a trombone because it provides a clear and detailed sound with minimal room reflections.

Close-miking is the best microphone placement technique for recording a tuba because it provides a clear and detailed sound with minimal room reflections.

Close-miking is the best microphone placement technique for recording a percussion instrument because it provides a clear and detailed sound with minimal room reflections.

Overhead miking is the best microphone placement technique for recording a choir because it provides a clear and balanced sound with minimal room reflections.