Chapter 13
Wind, brass, and percussion bands
The focus in this chapter will be on larger groups of players, typically requiring a conductor, although small classical brass ensembles have also been included. For smaller groups of 4 to 12 string or wind players, please refer to Chapter 12.
13.1 A note about dynamic range and ear protection
It perhaps goes without saying that brass and percussion ensembles in particular can get very loud, and an adequately sized room is needed for performance and recording or the room will saturate acoustically. (See Chapter 1.) When recording and setting up microphones around any very loud ensemble, you should consider the benefits of ear plugs or ear defenders for when you find yourself rigging microphones whilst ...
