Need suggestions on mic placement for recording an orchestra

Recording Orchestra Groups with Omni mics and M-S matrix

Traditional, and heavily loved, setup for orchestra is ORTF behind the conductor, with flanking omni's toward the wings.

Surround and Spatial Sound Microphone Techniques

The center microphone can be moved forward up to 15 cm (6 in), if needed. These distances can be adjusted depending on the size of the ensemble being recorded.

Getting Started Recording A School Group - Shure USA

Microphone placement can compensate for most of these problems if you plan ahead. For some live band, orchestra or chorus performances you may ...

Recording harp for the first time - LEWITT

I used the A/B stereo mic technique; both mics set up in a distance of approximately 50 cm (20") from each other. The right mic (B) is closer to ...

Recording My First Orchestra | HomeRecording.com

Is this going to be a one time shot you get at this or will you have a little time for mic and placement experimentation? If the room sounds ...

Classical Music Location Recording | Facebook

A group for recording professionals who record and produce orchestral and choral music.

Microphone for Auditions - Violinist.com

Mic placement varies depending on the space. Too close is not desirable — too much noise... too far doesn't work well either. I tend to try to ...

Amplifying an orchestra - ControlBooth

Drums- If you dont have many microphones then try putting one infront of the bass drum and one hanging off-center of the snare. if you can use ...

Recording your orchestra - TromboneChat

We used one to record a concert band performance last summer and it came out great. Again, the two mics were about 10 feet over the band at the front of the ...

what mics for orchestra and piano ? - R/E/P Community

I'll assume the latter. Orchestra can be mic'd with as little as 2 mics and as many as you want. I suggest small condenser microphones, Schoeps, ...

MIR Venue/Mic Suggestions, Based on Live Orchestra Recording

... mic setup to mimic it? I'd be running just the orchestra through MIR, not guitars and and drums etc, but I need to get the reverb right - so it adds depth ...

Recording an Orchestra #7 -- by Doug Fearn - DSD-Guide.com

Most of the orchestral recordings I have done utilize a single stereo microphone behind the conductor by ten feet or so, and up around ...

Recording a Symphony Orchestra | Classical Music Forum

Since sound is carried by moving air, it is simply a question of locating the optimum position above the orchestra to locate just TWO (i) ...

Miking the cello and live sound - Max Dyer

Set the mic about bridge height and 14-22 inches away depending on how much of the bow noise you want. Too close can become boomy. The angle of ...

Microphone Positions Demystified - YouTube

Let's talk about the most common mic positions used in orchestral recording and sample libraries, and what they're used for in a mix.

Orchestra Recording - Avid Pro Audio Community

even for spot mics, don't put them too close! they will sound weird. these ideal mic choices are assuming if you have the money to record live ...

FINAL ARTICLE - VOCAL, ORCHESTRAL AND CHOIR recording tips.

Also you dont just sling up a bunch of mics on the big night. normally you draw a schematic in advance showing mic placement. ... to get your ...

Recording Classical Guitar: Part 2 – Microphone Positioning

As noted in part 1, you won't want the mics too close to the guitar or you'll get too much bass. I usually have around 25 to 35cm from the mic ...

Help with mic set up for 120 piece orchestra and Bapu's Bass Amp ...

I am going to put 2 microphones on the percussion section track one. One mic on the rest of the orchestra - track two - - and leave track 3 open ...

Orchestra Recording - View topic: Trumpet Herald forum

Whenever our concerts are recorded, there is a stereo mic setup (usually two mics about 6 inches apart) about 6 feet behind and a few feet above ...