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Well, nobody bit in "Live Sound" so I guess I will try a repost here.

Hi all! I need to record a school orchestra. My option is an Masterlink, that's it as far as a recording device. I also have two C1000, two SM57, and two SM58 mics if needed. Can this be done with any chance of success? The auditorium is approximatley 70' wide x 40' high. The lower level is somewhere around 50' front to back, the balcony, set back is maybe 50' in depth by itself. There is no front end that I am aware of. By the way, this isn't life or death, I'm pretty much experimenting, and no money will be changing hands.

Thanks!

Vin

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pmolsonmus Wed, 02/09/2005 - 08:01

Hey Vin,

Welcome to RO!

you're still not quite in the right spot try the "acoustic music" forum

http://www.recording.org/forum-43.html

The masterlink will be fine for your needs. (I'm assuming the goal is to create something that is somewhat representative of the live performance and not for commercial resale.)
I wouldn't bother trying the 57s or 58's as "room" mics and haven't used the C1000's personally so I won't say one way or another.

If the hall is decent sounding a good set of omni mics can give you excellent results - but check the acoustic music forum for additional resources and stereo micing techniques.

Good Luck