Good stereo mic for recording the audience during live recording?

[tINY]

I think you want an M-S set up for this - that way you can point the null of the cardioid and the figure-8 at the stage and get some isolation.



-tINY

[JP66]

what's your budget? there really are a variety of options at almost every price level...

You've got money coming out of your ears - Neumann SM 69, schoeps MSTC 64 U

You've got more money than me - AKG c34, 422, 426

You need to pay your rent and buy a mic - Studio Projects LSD2, rode nt4

Your flat broke - Audio technica at822 or at825

also any decent pair of SDC can be used in a variety of stereo configs to achieve decent results.

[tnjazz]

We use shotguns on stage pointing out. They don't have to be expensive when they're just recording a bunch of drunken idiots hooting and clapping, right?

[IDOAUDIO]

my #1 stereo mic for broadcast and recording, as well as in ear monitors- a Shure VP88. I LOVE this mic.


I have used this on just about every aplication. When I do live recording, from the FOH area on tours, I use it as well. Actually get good results.

And I'mnot only saying this as a Shure Endorsee.... Had VP88's before i got the deal.

Tim

[mrsteaks]

A buddy of mine showed me the Studio projects LSD2 yesterday. Big, heavy honkin' thing, but I have to admit, it was cleverly engineered and seemed well made. He claimed it sounded good. IMO, it would make a good "audience" mic, especially in Blumlein.

~~~~Mark S.
Pretty Good Recordings

[audiothings]

Both the VP88 and the LSD2 will do the job. Both are too noisy for low volume stuff.
Just my experience

[Steve Eagle]

agreed on the VP88. i've used it to record tone/atmosphere at shows and it mixed in great with the stage mics.

Rode's NT4 and NT5 (condenser pair) are also good, affordable options. i was pleasantly surprised hearing the NT5 - i think it's only $350? not bad at all. but of course, two cables required, which is less convenient.

[MBishopSFX]

The Royer SF-12/SF-24 or AEA R-88 works very well for audience pickup. Yes, it seems like "overkill" to have this expensive of a mic for that use, but a stereo ribbon handles the high-frequency transients of applause SO MUCH better than a condenser. It just sounds like applause instead of "popping." You'll find the ambient music pickup from the mic may be useful as well.