has anyone used an MS stereo set, MKH416 ANd MKH30 as MS on orchestra?
i own a mkh40 too, but i need it on a cembalo, so was thinking to envolve my 416 closed in my boom. thanks.

A classical music recording newcomer here!

Hello,

I am a classical singer (baritone-bass) and was looking to do myself some demos. I have a basic knowledge of recording and would only want to use a simple setup consisting of what I could get my hands on. Here is what I was thinking:

____ME______ PIANO____

I prefer the 160s to the 451, but I don't like either that much for solo piano. I can post examples of my test recordings.

Hello, I am a classical flautist, and I would really appreciate any advice you could give me. I would like to buy a USB microphone for casual recording that would be appropriate for classical flute. I am addicted to beautiful, pure tone, so sound quality is extremely important. Now for the bad news- I am looking for something preferably under $150.

Hello Everyone,

Hello all! I will be recording an original composition of mine and I'm lost on how to mic it with what I have...

The performing ensemble will be:

(solo voices)
- Soprano
- Alto
- Tenor
- Bass/ Baritone

- Viola
- Piano (9 foot grand)
- Percussion (mallet- vibraphone, chimes, marimba, bass drum and various unpitched metals)

I'm getting ready to record a classical guitarist in my studio. There will be no other instruments; only his guitar. I'm thinking I may record him in mono, and just wondered what you more experienced folks think about that... I've got three decent mics: two AKG C1000s and a RODE NT1-A.

Hi everyone,
I recently recorded a classical concert which included a string quintet. Here is an excerpt:

is it standard, in classical music recording studios, to isolate musicians and have them play live with each other, through listening to their headphones as is done in other studios recording folk, pop, rock etc?