We will be installing a Listening Tech assisted listening system in our theater next year. Our stage is about 30' x 30' and for non-amplified shows, I'll need to hang mics over the stage to feed the system. What kind of mic would be a good (budget wise) choice? What is a good number of mics to cover this size space?
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DuckJordan
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I'd say at least two, a pair of these is what I'd spec
Sennheiser E614
Sennheiser e614 | Sweetwater.com
Sennheiser E614
Sennheiser e614 | Sweetwater.com
Those are condenser mics - you'd have to deal with phantom power. A dynamic mic would be simpler and cheaper.
Also, you may be better off hanging the mic in the house instead of over the stage.
3 theatres in my area, including mine, all use a pair of Audio Technica Pro 45's. I have received compliments from those who use our system on how well it sounds. How are you planning on setting the system up? I really don't think phantom power would be an issue. Most equipment has it built in these days.
I second the thought of hanging the mics over the house. Most systems I have seen are set up this way. You have a better chance of duplicating what the rest of the audience hears, which is the goal of a listening assisted system.
~Dave
I second the thought of hanging the mics over the house. Most systems I have seen are set up this way. You have a better chance of duplicating what the rest of the audience hears, which is the goal of a listening assisted system.
~Dave
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Where would be best to place the mics in the house. Jus in front of the Procenium, or further back by the first electric? Maybe I should just experiment.
DuckJordan
Touring IATSE Member
for that size of stage I'd try to get them about 15' back from the proscenium opening, Whats your ceiling height?
Probably a bit further back. Mine hang from the back of our FOH catwalk about 20' from the proscenium. Experimenting with placement certainly would never hurt.
~Dave
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