Topic: on stage mics / matrix question

[johnieappel]

I have a pair of ADK A-51S type V  condenser mics and was wondering if these would work in an on stage  set up for doing a matrix.  My other option is a pair of Oktava MK 012 condenser mics. It is a small stage, probably 12 feet wide, in a small club.I was thinking of doing an X Y configuration but I am new to onstage mic placement and doing a matrix. Any idea's, pointers or other places I could get info on this?
Thanks!

[ArchivalAudio]

hey
not familiar with the ADK's
but you could run your SD Oktava's onstage in an ORTF configuration
I am a big fan of ORTF on stage
(not everyone is)
some might say DIN-A

look  UP ^^^^^^^^^^ if  your not sure
http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,62359.0.html
and
http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,43044.0.html

or spaced omnis on stage always sounds awesome!

what are you going into
a mixer  (& mixing on the fly to 2-track) or a 4-track recorder?

if its a very small club and or stage
you might have better luck running close audience mics
omnis
or ORTF
back a short distance from the stage
you get  on stage sound  + house PA

it depends on the venue
and the band

heavy Vox?
or mostly instrumental?

-- Ian

[kirk97132]

I have a pair of ADK A-51S type V  condenser mics and was wondering if these would work in an on stage  set up for doing a matrix.  My other option is a pair of Oktava MK 012 condenser mics. It is a small stage, probably 12 feet wide, in a small club.I was thinking of doing an X Y configuration but I am new to onstage mic placement and doing a matrix. Any idea's, pointers or other places I could get info on this?
Thanks!

I have made many a KICK ASS recording using the A51's mics on stage for a matrix.  I love my LD mics and can't imagine using anything else, I evem prefer them over a set od AKG 480's on stage.  I'd run the ADK's ortf. Kirk