anonymous
25 February 2005
Hi All,
I'm quite puzzled with how to judge the studio/hall acoustics, and choose the best placement for different instruments in the same space (studio/hall).
One particular problem that I can't put my finger on is when recording in a concert hall, how do I decide whether the mics are too high or too low?
Thank you in advance for all your suggestions!
Cheers!
D.
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The quick answer: listen to your monitors! If you're too low, t
The quick answer: listen to your monitors!
If you're too low, the front element of your performing ensemble will be masking/overpowering the players in the rear. If so, raise the mics. (Also, if too low, you may get a lot of floor reflections that could muddy things up a bit.)
If you're too high, the reverse may be true (i.e. the rear of the ensemble may be too pronounced). Also, you may notice a change in the timbre of many instruments, esp. strings.
Cheers,
Mike