Chris Chapman
Active Member
(Sigh) I'm constantly looking for a better recording solution in my venue. Currently I have 2 SM81's set in an XY pattern at mid house, approximately 50' in the air. When I record Band/Orchestra it sounds fine. When I record accapella choir or choir with live piano support it sounds ok. Choirs are supported with Shure MX202's hanging from our orchestra shell. As soon as I go to soloists with prerecorded track, or choir with a track, I'm fighting monitor bleed onstage. Boundary mics are out due to foot noise.
Is a better solution a higher end stereo mics or moving to shotguns that are closer? I've tried many different variations with little satisfaction.
The main issue is I have up to three mixes to deal with. Live reinforcement, audio recording, and video recording. The subtle difference between a board send and a dedicated recording feed is where my battle lies. Part of the issue is also educating some of my co-workers that there simply isn't one solution for a venue that does band, orchestra, choir, theatre and dance. Or is there?
Is a better solution a higher end stereo mics or moving to shotguns that are closer? I've tried many different variations with little satisfaction.
The main issue is I have up to three mixes to deal with. Live reinforcement, audio recording, and video recording. The subtle difference between a board send and a dedicated recording feed is where my battle lies. Part of the issue is also educating some of my co-workers that there simply isn't one solution for a venue that does band, orchestra, choir, theatre and dance. Or is there?