To Verb or Not To Verb

[Eboy87]

What are people's thoughts on using reverb when mic'ing a straight play? I usually don't use any on corporate gigs, but am rethinking my opinion on non-musicals. I'm talking a nice room or plate as opposed to a cathedral with an RT60 of three months.

Thoughts?

 

[Footer]

You running wireless mics on a straight play? Putting verb on boundary mics seems to be a bit counter productive.

 

[cmckeeman]

if it is justified by the situation then sure, if the room makes the voice sound really flat then use a tiny bit, otherwise the room will provide all the reverb you need

 

[FMEng]

Only if the added reverberance matches the surroundings of scene in the play. Maybe yes, if the scene is in a large hall or church. No if the scene is in a home, outdoors, or other intimate setting.

Most theaters already have enough reverberance without adding any. I would be hestitant to add any unless the room is unusually dead.