Choir/orchestra recording

[mcfoo]

I have a very simple setup, 2 Peluso CEMC6 in ORTF, DMP3, Fostex MR8. Last year I recorded our choir with an orchestra of strings and woodwinds, and it turned out fine. The mics were about 10 feet behind the director and 9 feet up. This time we're doing the Rutter Gloria, and that means trumpets in the orchestra. I know they will overdrive the mics at last year's settings. Do I just turn down the gain or move back? I can get the mics up about 14 feet.

 

[AGCurry]

If your recording worked well before, keep the mics positioned the same. Turn down the gain.

 

[mcfoo]

Thanks for the input.

 

[IronFlippy]

Yea, just turn down the gain. Trumpets sound a little distant when recording with a stereo pair anyway.