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RE: I think I have read all the araticle in HFN&RR by Tony Faulkner, this was a series for the magazine. Long post

Hey Timster, THAT was a GREAT story!!

You and MarantzGuy (on the Tape Trail forum) need to have a talk. :)

Here's your "assignment": Record a performance using ALL "typical" microphone placement techniques - XY, ORTF, A-B, Decca Tree, M/S, spot-miking, etc. You'll need to use high quality mics, preferably the same brand, or, better yet, the ones most typically use for each setup. Use BOTH cardioid and omni for the A-B setup. You'll need at least sixteen mics and tracks to do this. Record at 24 bits (for maximum sn) and 88.1 or 96 sampling (for time resolution). Use good stuff.

I've given this assignment to other budding recording "engineers". It's an eye-opener. (I put "engineers" in quotes because, at last count, there is no recording engineering 4-year degree program, yet we continue to use the term.)

One tip: Pick-up pattern characteristics are critical. That's all I'm sayin'.

You might want to look at this web page for a bit of insight. It's not in-depth, but is a good introduction:
http://www.youramerica.net/recordingtechniques-part1.htm

Also, microphone manufacturer Schoeps has a very good synopsis of various techniques. Sorry, I don't have the web page address handy - just google Schoeps microphone technique, and you'll be close to it.



Edits: 08/07/12

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