Orchestral Mixing - consoles, tricks, suggestions?

SF_Guy · 13th April 2007

What are your suggestions for MIXING a large symphony orchestra in stereo?

Equipment: consoles (SSL, Neve), reverb (Lex, TC E.), etc?

Any favorite techniques?

drBill · 14th April 2007

Tip #1. Know what an orchestra actually sounds like. Live. When you're on the stand or sitting in front of one. Amazing at how many people think they do but don't have a clue. Also, know where the different instrument groups are placed in the stereo field.

Plush · 14th April 2007

Don't try that at home.

It would take 2 years to describe what you need to know.

Better to hire someone like me and tag along.

No exotic equipment is required. However, you have to have the mics in the right places
and you have to have a recording system capable of high dynamic range.

Best from Chicago,

PhlushSonic

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13th April 2007	#1
SF_Guy Gear Head Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 65 Thread Starter	Orchestral Mixing - consoles, tricks, suggestions? What are your suggestions for MIXING a large symphony orchestra in stereo? Equipment: consoles (SSL, Neve), reverb (Lex, TC E.), etc? Any favorite techniques?

14th April 2007	#2
drBill Gear Guru Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: So Cal Posts: 11,013	Tip #1. Know what an orchestra actually sounds like. Live. When you're on the stand or sitting in front of one. Amazing at how many people think they do but don't have a clue. Also, know where the different instrument groups are placed in the stereo field.

14th April 2007	#3
Plush Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: EARS/Chicago Posts: 4,117 1 Review written	Don't try that at home. It would take 2 years to describe what you need to know. Better to hire someone like me and tag along. No exotic equipment is required. However, you have to have the mics in the right places and you have to have a recording system capable of high dynamic range. Best from Chicago, PhlushSonic