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Cajon
It is said to originate in Latin America, possibly Cuba or Brazil. The snares found in modern cajons are probably a Spanish addition. There is a round sound hole in the back plate and usually snares on the inside of the front plate. On better instruments the front is held on with adjustable screws which can be used to tweak the sound.
How to mic a Cajon?
Mic the back for a good live sound, Mic the front for recording with brushes or to hear the sound of the hands. (can be bass heavy recording from the back). Some players like to mic both the front and the back. Try an SM57 for the front and a drum mic (D112) for the rear. I have also seem AKG or Neumann pencil mics used successfully on both front and back.
Look for bass response, and versatility with tuning.
Types of wood used for the plate may vary, but are partly for appearance as well as for tone difference. Sound hole size may have an effect and also the thickness around the sound hole.
How to mic a Cajon?
Mic the back for a good live sound, Mic the front for recording with brushes or to hear the sound of the hands. (can be bass heavy recording from the back). Some players like to mic both the front and the back. Try an SM57 for the front and a drum mic (D112) for the rear. I have also seem AKG or Neumann pencil mics used successfully on both front and back.
Choosing
Tips on Choosing a CajonLook for bass response, and versatility with tuning.
Types of wood used for the plate may vary, but are partly for appearance as well as for tone difference. Sound hole size may have an effect and also the thickness around the sound hole.