The Orchestra
Since the Composer thought the acoustics of the Opera hall to dry (2.6sec) We were asked to
enhance the live orchestra with some artificial Reverberation. Therefore we placed some Cardioide microphones in the Pit and added some additional microphones for the recording.
The Amplification was done by a Yamaha PM5D. We use an Optocore network for audio distribution. This way we can select the microphones we want to send them to the Yamaha and create an other MADI stream to a protools HD for the recording.
On the String Section were 4 Schoeps MK4V at a small distance (for amplification). In addition there was a large spaced pair of DPA 4006 for the recording. This pair does not only take the strings but more or less the entire orchestra. On the Basses we've put a Neumann U87 and an AKG C414, a choice we do not defend a 100%.
The woodwinds and the brass had Sennheiser MKH40. On the harp there was a Schoeps MK41 and on the piano a Schoeps MSTC5. On the percussion we had all omni Schoeps MK2 and DPA 4006.
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On Stage
We installed the traditional 5 Schoeps MK4 on the front of the stage and there were 2 Schoeps MK41 and a MSTC5 hidden for Choir amplification. When the Choir were in the royal loge, they had two AKG C414 for amplification.
All singers had a DPA 4061 wireless microphone hidden on them.
In the hall we hung a pair of Schoeps MK2 and AKG C414 for ambiance/room.
