Practical Recording Techniques, 5th Edition

CHAPTER 18 On-Location Recording of Classical Music

 

 

This chapter explains how to do an on-location stereo recording of a classical-music ensemble. We cover both equipment and procedures.

EQUIPMENT

• Microphones (low-noise condenser or ribbon type, omni or directional, free field or boundary, stereo or matched pair.)
• Multitrack recorder or stereo recorder.
• Low-noise mic preamps or low-noise mini mixer (necessary if the mic preamps in your recorder are low quality).
• Phantom-power supply (necessary if your mixer or mic preamp lacks phantom power).
• Stereo bar.
• Mic stands and booms, or fishing line to hang mics.
• Shock mount (optional).
• Mixer (necessary if you use more than two mics).
• MS matrix box (if you're recording with the Mid-Side technique). ...