ABSTRACT
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 fi eld
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 fi shing line to hang mics ■ Shock mount (optional) ■ Mixer (necessary if you use more than two mics) ■ MS matrix box (if you are recording with the mid-side technique) ■ Headphones and/or speakers ■ Power amplifi er for speakers (optional) or powered Nearfi eld monitors ■ Recording medium: hard drive or fl ash memory ■ Power strip, extension cords ■ Notebook and pen ■ Talkback mic and powered speaker (optional) ■ Tool kit ■ Fresh batteries
First on the list are microphones. You‘ll need at least two or three of the same model number or one or two stereo microphones. Good microphones are essential, for the microphones-and their placement-determine the sound of your recording.
