Ok... 10 people standing around a mic... gang vocals for backup in a song... best mic? ideas?
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Dave's right of course. Your budget is $3,400, right? ...Right?
Dave's right of course. Your budget is $3,400, right? ...Right?
Some idea about your budget, the room you are recording in, and the arrangement of the singers would help.
If you have the budget for it a good multipattern condenser is a great idea. Dave suggested the classic. The AKG 414 is good at a different price point.
Small diaphragm condensers in cardioid or omni are good for this as well - maybe better. Again, what price?
i just used two sE A1s in an XY on a group of about 10, and i ev
i just used two sE A1s in an XY on a group of about 10, and i even stuck a 57 in the middle for kicks. i'm pretty happy with the results. the A1s are also great for acoustic guitar and percussion, and are about $200 each...
you also would have more options in the stereo field this way.
Neumann U87 in omni.
Neumann U87 in omni.