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pianokeys · 25th May 2009

I also just read this idea on another thread:

For band track playback to the choir, try small Fostex 6301B or similar speakers mounted on mic stands. Place the speakers at ear height and imbed them into the choir with a speaker for every 6 - 10 singers. Run the playback level as low as possible. The limited low-end and volume of the speakers helps with the spill into the mics. I've done this successfully with choirs up to 350 voices in overdubs to orchestra tracks. Headphones were provided for the chorus director only. NO CLICK TRACK into the speakers of course! You're asking for trouble with 50 sets of cans and probably more leakage than the little speakers would present.

25th May 2009	#25
pianokeys Gear addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 487 Thread Starter	I also just read this idea on another thread: For band track playback to the choir, try small Fostex 6301B or similar speakers mounted on mic stands. Place the speakers at ear height and imbed them into the choir with a speaker for every 6 - 10 singers. Run the playback level as low as possible. The limited low-end and volume of the speakers helps with the spill into the mics. I've done this successfully with choirs up to 350 voices in overdubs to orchestra tracks. Headphones were provided for the chorus director only. NO CLICK TRACK into the speakers of course! You're asking for trouble with 50 sets of cans and probably more leakage than the little speakers would present.