"This is exactly the type of comp that matters most to the tapers that tape primarily in the field, specifically concerts from a PA system.
A comp in a studio setting direct mic'ing instruments would tell me nothing about the recording situations I am mostly in, so this comp is great one for me personally.
Thanks Ted
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Ted,
I wasn't speaking of a studio. As a matter of fact I have never recorded in a studio but rather I always do live on location recordings.
My thoughts were that in a better venue, since most of us record inside, would be a better choice. Also, close micing would also tell us alot more about the differences. Many folks do simple multitrack, i.e., board and ambience and or 16-24 tracks. Regardless, seperate mics are often used on many of the instruments and often times you have a better choice of where you place your ambient mics. In these situations, and even with simple two track stereo recordings, the difference may well be evident.
I'm not sure I agree that everyone here records only under outdoor, windy conditions. If so, that certainly limits the recording season for all but the folks that live in the SE and S. Ca.