Recording Orchestra Sessions
We thought it would be a good idea to have this handy reference page covering the ins and outs of recording the orchestra at our weekly sessions at the Cube.
Setting Up the Condenser Mics
Once the mixer has been connected to the amp and the monitor speakers, we need to ensure the two condenser mics are set up correctly for recording. Attach each condenser mic onto a stand and place either side of the monitors on the edge of the stage, at about 6' high. If you place them lower they tend to pick up roaming sax and similar instruments too clearly, overpowering the other instruments. There is a small ring on one side of the mic - THIS IS THE FRONT and should be positioned pointing towards the action on stage. Each mic needs to be connected to inputs ** and ** on the mixer.
Mic Settings on the Mixer
The two inputs used to record must be routed correctly. Usually this is simply a matter of inserting them into channels ** and **, as these should be set up exactly as they need to be from the previous session, but it's advisable to double-check them.
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