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[M. Erik Matlock]

Captured For Posterity: Microphone Choice & Application For Live Recording
Regardless of the approach, a quality recording starts with the right mics -- correctly placed...
By Craig Leerman • February 20, 2019

When done well, a live recording captures the energy and personality of the performance, along with the ambiance and (if desired) audience response. There are many different ways to record a live show, but regardless of the approach, a good recording starts with the right microphones, correctly placed.

By “right” I’m referring to mics that fit the particular application, taking factors such as pickup pattern and SPL handling into account. Mics tend to be categorized as “live” and “studio.”

Yet while it’s true that certain models are too delicate for live use, and other certain models lack the sonic characteristics sought in the studio, today there’s a plethora of models tough enough to handle the rigors of the live realm while delivering the desired audio quality...

Continue reading here: https://www.prosoundweb.com/channels/live-sound/captured_for_posterity_microphone_choice_application_for_live_recording/