Re: [ARSCLIST] Stereo

[JOHN HALL <J.HALL11@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I worked with Cook during that time. The diff. is placement of mic's. 
Binural is when mic spacing is about 8 to 10 in. This is optimum for head 
phones.  Stereo mic location is determined  usually by trial and error. For 
a small group we measured the width of the group, then set the mics that 
distance from the group and set the mics about 1/2 that distance apart. For 
classical on a stage during rehearsal we would walk around til we found a 
good listening location. Only used 2 mics. ( we only have 2 ears.). This was 
usually row 20.  Mics were raised so they were about 10 ft above the stage 
height. In most cases we had at least 2 recorders and mics. Set up in diff 
places. Always used omni mics. No multitrack or fix in the mix. In most 
theaters we would hang a large curtain from the ceiling to simulate an 
audience and reduce reverb. In some large theaters the rev was so long I 
could light a cigarette and get 2 puffs before it stopped. If there were 
long entry hallways they were covered with curtains. Some recordings were 
done during a live concert. The audiences were cautioned about making 
noises. A few times when sombody sneezed we would go back and rerecord that 
part and splice it in later. Same if there was an error miscue. I did some 
gain rideing to bring up solo or very low passages.