The flute projects its sound both from the mouthpiece and the first open hole. Up to 3 kHz the sound is mainly radiated along the flute player’s line of sight.
Variation 1: Use two cardioid microphones, directing microphone 1 at the player’s mouth from a point 7 feet (2 m) away and about 8 feet (2.5 m) above the ground and placing microphone 2 about 90 degrees to the right of the flautist.
Variation 2: Use one microphone positioned as microphone 1 above but a little further away.
