The comparison of main microphone positions in small ensemble

Relation between Physical Parameter of a Main Microphone and Sound Quality

Nagoya University of Arts
Kazuya Nagae

The comparison of main microphone positions in small ensemble - String Trio

An outline of comparison

To compare the direction of the best main microphone position in the small ensemble recording. In a session recording of String Trio at the Jesus Christus Kirche Dahlem Berlin on March 15, 2013. The main microphone Schoeps MK2S was set up at different direction .Also set Neumann M150 for the diferent character. Recorded by RME Micstasy, Magix Sequoia 44.1kHz 24bit. On the Web, playback 320kbps mp3 due to internet speed reasons. Ludwig van Beethoven, String Trio No. 5 in C minor, Op. 9 No. 3, I. Allegro con spirito

Only the Main Mic

Main Mic + Spot Mic with Time Alignment Vn, Vla 12msec, Vc 15 msec

Main Mic + Spot Mic with No Time Alignment