Brass Instruments In Classical Orchestra

I am a classical trumpeter and former member of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. The BSO currently uses the Sennheiser 8040 for recording the brass section and the were recommended by a friend who is one of the recording engineers for the orchestra so I tried a pair. For my purpose in my space and set up in the ORTF configuration they give me the most accurate clean sound of any mics I have tested and are perfect for my purpose.

I use the Bogen 24' light as a microphone support for live classical recording. It is tall enough to place in an orchestra pit at a good height above the orchestra (12' above the stage). The leveling leg permits a balanced load to be used across a step or sloped auditorium floor. The fittings are all metal, operate smoothly and lock firmly without excessive force.

When the brass, woodwind and large percussion orchestra filled the 600 seat auditorium with raucous music for Honegger's King David, the speaking parts within our 100 member community chorus didn't stand a chance of being heard. All our funds had been spent on orchestra and soloists. But the hall had a sound system, and I had a guiet old field mixer. I also had experience with a predecessor of the OLM-10. I took a chance and ordered six. For less than $150, they delivered excellent sound from voices among the singers. The omnidirectional pattern made for evenness with untrained performers. Their self-powering and 20' cords made hook-up very easy. Congratulations Pearstone!

nothing bad to say about this one. affordable, good sound. I use it to record a bunch of instruments and different voices, works for everything. I even record classical voice with it! love it!

The C3000 is my main mic, I use it on acustic instruments as Classical, Acustic and Portuguese Guitar,and also on Vocals and as a room mic. It sounds closer to what you hear in the room then any other mic, with a smooth top end to help you to get warm vocals.

This is a work horse mic used by every sound engineer to record any type of instruments:brass, percussion, etc.

I use this mic to record string and wind (brass mostly) instruments.  The different patterns make it effective in a variety of spaces depending on whether you want to reject other sounds or include reflections.  Versatile and great sound quality.

If you're at all interested in The Orchestra just get it when it goes on sale. It's awesome.

If you work in the orchestra field, these reverbs are mandatory.

for recording my classical guitar