Cathbad
Druid
There is an alternative strings layout often used in Europe. It seats the instruments Violin 1, Viola, Bass, Cello, Violin 2 from left to right as the audience sees them. I've enjoyed this arrangement when playing in the orchestra and it has some advantages from a mixing point of view.
I'm curious about how to achieve this with VIs that are recorded in situ, in the conventional seating plan.
I was thinking to use close mics only, to get minimal room ambience. Then pan to the desired position using something like Precedence or Panagement to restore some stage sound. Another idea was to reverse the stereo image of Violin 2 - because it has the biggest move to make. Then I don't have to pan so much to put them where the cellos would usually sit.
Would like to hear your thoughts...
I'm curious about how to achieve this with VIs that are recorded in situ, in the conventional seating plan.
I was thinking to use close mics only, to get minimal room ambience. Then pan to the desired position using something like Precedence or Panagement to restore some stage sound. Another idea was to reverse the stereo image of Violin 2 - because it has the biggest move to make. Then I don't have to pan so much to put them where the cellos would usually sit.
Would like to hear your thoughts...