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Originally Posted by matyas  What's the repertoire? Is this more of a pop/jazz type program? The reason I ask is that wind ensembles typically don't have a drum kit; the drums are played by a group of percussionists, like in an orchestra. Therefore, the bass drum is usually a big orchestral drum played with a large mallet, not a kick drum, and it usually isn't something you'd need to spot mic. On the other hand, if it is a true drum kit, played jazz/pop/rock-style, then maybe you would. (FWIW I run a new music ensmble/chamber orchestra that regularly uses a drumkit, so I'm aware that they do figure in concert hall settings.) Personally, I've done plenty of wind ensemble recordings with nothing more than an ORTF pair, sometimes with flanks, sometimes not. The only tricky thing about wind ensembles is that they have a very large dynamic range, so be sure to set your levels carefully. |
I don't know exactly, but they are more of a modern and 'fun' type group, though I wouldn't go as far as jazz. I think they do a cover of the James Bond theme tune..!
Yep, its a standard drum kit.