Topic: Could i use CA-Cards for a Orchestra Recording

[uncledrax]

Hi Guys,

i was wondering if anyone has used Chris' mics in a orchestra/symphony situation? im looking at doing a stealth recording at the end of the month and i havent used my CA-Cards yet. I have a ST-9100 preamp and a R-09 recorder. If not advisable, do you know of any other mini-mic that i could use (yes i know about the DPAs)?

Thanks

Travis

[shaggy]

Do it with the CA cards.  Do you have a choice where to sit or is it reserved seating?  If it is a free for all, sit at the 1/3 mark in the center of the hall.  Can you wear em in a hat?  Also, keep the levels conservative and allow headroom for those double and triple fortes.  Orchestral music is suprisingly loud and amazingly quiet when it wants to be.  Probably some of the hardest stuff to record for extreme dynamic range associated with that kind of music.  Totally 24bit worthy while most PA amplified concerts are not, IMHO.