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Jan1973 · 15th May 2008, 07:37 AM

Hello,

thanks, this thread has been a lot of help so far already.

From what I know about the hall, having an OTRF setup above the conductor is probably not going to happen. I'm not sure whether I can hang mics from the ceiling, but I doubt it.

I guess the two options I'll have are very widely spaced omnis or mics in whatever setup close to the front row or in the front row, which probably rules out omnis.

I thought the spaced omni approach would be the first thing to try. It doesn't get too much appretiation here though it seems.

Also, if I try to setup 4 mics (OTRF plus spaced omnis), what would be a good (standalone, maybe plus extra pres) recorder for recording four channels?

Right now I'm thinking a pair of Oktava 012s, because I can change the capsules easily to try out different setups plus maybe a Tascam or Korg portable recorder. Its not going to break the bank that way. But is it going to give me enough in terms of recording quality? Any experience with the recorders?

Thanks a lot for all the answers.

15th May 2008, 07:37 AM	#16
Jan1973 Gear interested Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Graz, Austria Posts: 17	Front row vs. (Widely) Spaced Omnis Hello, thanks, this thread has been a lot of help so far already. From what I know about the hall, having an OTRF setup above the conductor is probably not going to happen. I'm not sure whether I can hang mics from the ceiling, but I doubt it. I guess the two options I'll have are very widely spaced omnis or mics in whatever setup close to the front row or in the front row, which probably rules out omnis. I thought the spaced omni approach would be the first thing to try. It doesn't get too much appretiation here though it seems. Also, if I try to setup 4 mics (OTRF plus spaced omnis), what would be a good (standalone, maybe plus extra pres) recorder for recording four channels? Right now I'm thinking a pair of Oktava 012s, because I can change the capsules easily to try out different setups plus maybe a Tascam or Korg portable recorder. Its not going to break the bank that way. But is it going to give me enough in terms of recording quality? Any experience with the recorders? Thanks a lot for all the answers.