This section explores sounds of the microphone placements for Example A: this excerpt is from mm. 330–end of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony no. 6, mov. iii, and just the timpani and bass drum playing.
Microphone submixes
Microphone placement chart
Subject 7, Example A — Mics: Spots
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Subject 7, Example A — Mics: All but no spot mics
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Subject 7, Example A — Mics: All
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