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Old 21st November 2005   #2
Jim vanBergen
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As someone who has done this kind of recording a hundred times, may I suggest a pair of omni or cardioid (depending on just HOW MUCH room you want, a LOT ot just a LITTLE) spaced wide, at least 6' back from the singer, centered on her, at 6' high, 6' apart.

Skip the room mics. If you cant get get enough singer over the piano, add a large diaphragm cardioid 3'-4' in front of the singer at 4' height and slip the track to match the sides in time afterwards.

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