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What Microphones are used in Orchestral Foundations?

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Mix 1 - (Group A)

A full room mix by Simon Rhodes, formed from the Tree and Outriggers with a curated blend of spots.

Use for luscious, rich passages.

MIX 2 - (Group A)

A tighter full mix by Simon Rhodes, formed from the 2nd Tree and Outriggers with a curated blend of spots. Use for faster, detailed sounds.

VINTAGE 1 - (Group B)

A unique pair of RM1B microphones paired with some classic ribbons to form a vintage scoring stage sound.

VINTAGE 2 - (Group B)

A Pair of classic ribbon microphones, placed by the conductor for a vintage scoring stage sound.

POP CLOSE - (Group C)

A mix of spot mics, panned centrally to give a flexible image that isn’t restricted to the orchestral layout.

POP ROOM -(Group C)

A dedicated room pair, located to represent the source centrally - use in conjunction with Pop Close.

Close - (Group D)

All spot mics summed together for the instruments being played.

TREE 1 - (Group D)

A decca tree formed of Abbey Road’s finest trio of classic valve omnidirectional microphones - the basis of your rich sound.

This is a great foundation for orchestral projects.

TREE 2 - (Group D)

A tighter, closer decca tree. Better suited for faster, more detailed material.

AMBIENT - (Group D)

Two omnidirectional microphones placed towards the rear of the room, higher than the Outriggers resulting in a nice room ambience.

Great for use in a 5.1 surround mix, or to add more space to a stereo mix.

OUTRIGGERS - (Group D)

Two omnidirectional microphones placed midway between the orchestra. Pair with either Tree to hear a wider image.

SPILL - (Group D)

A summation of spot microphones from sections not being played, useful for adding realism.

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