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Microphone Positions
The MIC POSITIONS VIEW displays the various microphone positions and their location on the
orchestral stage relative to the instrument sections they captured.
CLOSE microphones (represented by “C” in the diagram) are placed in front of each
section to capture to the sound coming directly from the
instruments, close enough to capture their presence, but far
enough away to allow room for them to breathe.
MID microphones (represented by a lower-case “m” in the
diagram) are placed right at the edge of the stage, approxi-
mately at the midpoint of the first row, providing definition
without the sound of close proximity.
MAIN microphones (represented by an upper-case “M” in the
diagram) are placed in what would be the fifth row from the
stage, capturing more room reflections than direct sound
from the instruments, resulting in a big, unified sound made
possible by a Decca tree placed above the front of the or-
chestra, along with outriggers on either side to balance the
sound.
SURROUND microphones (represented by “S” in the diagram)
are placed high up at the back of the stage, creating lush
sound that lacks definition, but which adds dimension and
depth when mixed in with other microphone positions.
VINTAGE microphones (represented by “v” in the diagram), like
the Surround microphones, and also create a lush sound that
lacks definition, but while the Surround microphones offer a
contemporary sound, the Vintage microphones recreate the
sound of classic Hollywood movies. The producers recom-
mend mixing in a little of the close microphones to achieve
this old Hollywood ambience.
STAGE microphones [expansion only] are made up of 2
outrigger microphones that widen the stereo image,
perfect for capturing the larger sound of EastWest Studio
One, the home of countless Hollywood film and television
scores.
PLEASE NOTE: Notice the loaded microphone positions in the Microphones area (right)
match the microphones that are lit up in the Mic Positions area (above) of the Center
Display.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: 4.2.3 MICROPHONES