Jaymz Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 Next month I'll be recording for the Florida International Piano Competition. 5 days (1st and 2nd rounds) are just piano. 1 day will be accompanied by the Orlando Philharmonic. My mic collection isn't suited for this, so I need to rent a decent matched stereo pair and an MKH40 (or 8040, or 50, or 8050) to go with my 30. Dates are 6th-11th Sept. I've tried TAI Audio for an MKH50, but they don't have one in currently. Any other places in Orlando I can rent from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al mcguire Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 There is also a Masque Sound in Orlando but I think you might be better off finding what you need in new york or los angeles al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 " finding what you need in new york or los angeles " they will ship! This is music recording, not production sound recording... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymz Posted August 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 I spoke to audiorent in California, I'll probably go with them. I'll give Masque a call too, thanks. This is music recording, not production sound recording... Of course, one of the reasons I need to rent some stuff. But I got picked up to do it and figured somebody here would know more rental places in my area (I've only been living in the US for 4-5 months). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatthewFreedAudio Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 Out of curiosity, have you had a good conversation with your client about their expectations for the recording? The reason I ask is because recording a full orchestra with a soloist is generally done with quite a few more microphones. Perhaps the client is only looking for a reference or they have minimal budget but if they are expecting a full-on professional audio recording and mix of the group you will need more coverage. Matthew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 " recording a full orchestra with a soloist is generally done with quite a few more microphones. " maybe, it depends... but Mathew is amplifying what I was alluding to when I mentioned that this sounds like it could be a but more than you are expecting, Jaymz.... There is a lot more information needed, as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymz Posted August 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 As far as I know, the orchestra itself won't have any solo spots. It's focused on the pianists (finalists) with the orchestra accompanying. I'll know for sure when I receive the program and will have to adjust my renting accordingly if required. For now, my plan is a main XY or ORTF pair overlooking the pit and a spaced or MS setup on the piano itself. For the clients expectations, I've discussed it with them. They'll get a basic stereo "mix" of everything for reference (or however they want to use it) and access to the raw files if they want to take that to a studio for a proper mix and master. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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