Panning for piano/clarinet duo?

jnorman · 30th May 2007

i have tracked some material for a piano and clarinet duo. in the past, i have mixed usch material by spreading the piano across the stage and placed the soloist inthe middle. this time, i am thinking of panning the piano somewhat to the R, and placing the clarinet just to the left of middle to create a more realistic presentation.

also, the original tracks are quite dry. in the past, i have opted for a fairly large hall reverb, sometimes adding in some small room and short echo, to emulate a concert type reproduction. this time i am considering a more chamber type verb, but it seems like it is harder to get the two instruments to sound like they are in the same space if i use smaller verbs.

so, i would like your thoughts on both the panning and reverbs issues with this type of recording. thanks for any suggestions.

chrysb93065 · 31st May 2007

Just a quick response... Go for a realistic stage presentation. Let your mind's eye place the soloist standing (or sitting) near the curve in the grand piano's soundboard. Put a dark hall, sparingly, on the soloist, use the natural piano reverb (did you use room mics? - blend them in if you did) and place the piano a bit left of center with a narrowed stereo field. Run a nice plate or light hall over the whole mix. Just a place to start - hope this helps.

30th May 2007	#1
jnorman Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,807 Thread Starter 2 Reviews written	Panning for piano/clarinet duo? i have tracked some material for a piano and clarinet duo. in the past, i have mixed usch material by spreading the piano across the stage and placed the soloist inthe middle. this time, i am thinking of panning the piano somewhat to the R, and placing the clarinet just to the left of middle to create a more realistic presentation. also, the original tracks are quite dry. in the past, i have opted for a fairly large hall reverb, sometimes adding in some small room and short echo, to emulate a concert type reproduction. this time i am considering a more chamber type verb, but it seems like it is harder to get the two instruments to sound like they are in the same space if i use smaller verbs. so, i would like your thoughts on both the panning and reverbs issues with this type of recording. thanks for any suggestions. __________________ jnorman sunridge studios salem, oregon

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31st May 2007	#2
chrysb93065 Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 523 1 Review written	Just a quick response... Go for a realistic stage presentation. Let your mind's eye place the soloist standing (or sitting) near the curve in the grand piano's soundboard. Put a dark hall, sparingly, on the soloist, use the natural piano reverb (did you use room mics? - blend them in if you did) and place the piano a bit left of center with a narrowed stereo field. Run a nice plate or light hall over the whole mix. Just a place to start - hope this helps.