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When to use omnis?
« on: July 05, 2006, 02:01:10 PM »
Howdy folks,
I was wondering what situations are practical for running omnis? I will be taping a band in a small cafe and there probably won't be more than 40-50 people. Thinking about trying it, it's a pretty small (akward shaped) place. Its sort of shaped like an L with an L shaped bar. The stage is on the inside of the corner (against the wall) if that makes sense. Any thoughts?

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Re: When to use omnis?
« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2006, 02:25:12 PM »
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When to use omnis?

Always. ;)

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Re: When to use omnis?
« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2006, 02:34:13 PM »
I'm still trying to figure out where the sweet spot would be in this akwardly shaped place hehe.

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Re: When to use omnis?
« Reply #3 on: July 05, 2006, 02:49:12 PM »
Personally, I don't run omnis (bc I don't have any!) but omnis are generally used closer to the sound source and should be spaced roughly 18"-36" apart from one another, as the stereo image is based on subtle time differences to the mics.  I would stay away from omnis in chatty crowd situations or far from the sound source, but under ideal conditions omnis can sound amazaing!

Any omni users have more detailed instructions?
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Re: When to use omnis?
« Reply #4 on: July 05, 2006, 03:02:36 PM »
I dont have the equip. for an 18" spread that kind of kills the omni idea i guess.

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Re: When to use omnis?
« Reply #5 on: July 05, 2006, 03:03:36 PM »
Use a metal hanger and rig it to the top of the stand.  You should get 30" easy.
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Re: When to use omnis?
« Reply #6 on: July 06, 2006, 12:32:47 PM »
Quote from: Moke on July 05, 2006, 03:04:16 PM
Quote from: paullySC on July 05, 2006, 03:02:36 PM
I dont have the equip. for an 18" spread that kind of kills the omni idea i guess.

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Re: When to use omnis?
« Reply #7 on: July 06, 2006, 01:35:15 PM »
Omnis are great. As long as you are in the sweet spot and not in a chatty crowd, you should be great.

I plan on getting some cards sometime in the future though just in case. :)
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Re: When to use omnis?
« Reply #8 on: July 06, 2006, 01:45:26 PM »
It's just a thought, not sure I will run the omni's. Being a small place with a bar I don't want to get a lot of noise from themworking and what not.

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