ODESSA Montreal — Subject 1, Example G
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This section explores sounds of the microphone placements for Example G, recording the full violin 1 in unison, with the rear desk leading. The excerpt is from Tchaikovsky’s Symphony no. 6. mov. i, mm. 89–97.
Each example presents the same melodic passage recorded by different microphones
In the microphone placement chart, we can see where the microphone are placed and the entire microphone setup scheme for the recording
Contact: Close mic (very close)
Decca Tree: Stereo pair plus center mic placed behind the conductor.
Microphone Spot: Close mic, approximately 1 meter away from player
Room microphones: Microphones placed in the seating area to capture the sound of the room