In this class you will gain a deeper understanding on how to approach the recording and mixing process of classical instruments with Mario Gonzales.
Mario is going to guide you through a recording session he engineered and mixed with a live orchestra. This orchestra features a woodwind ensamble with instruments like the flute, clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon and french horn. You will get to know these instruments deeper, and get a good idea of how to get great recordings from them. This includes how to position a band, and how to place microphones correctly. He will then show you his approach to mixing for this particular music style. After watching this class, you will understand how professionals approach these kinds of recordings and what to look out for to make sure the job is done correctly.
In this episode you will find:
1. Introduction
2. A detailed run-through of the instruments involved and important considerations
3. Microphone selection
4. Band and microphone placement on music stage.
5. How to clean background noise using Z-Noise
6. EQ and dynamics control
7. Use of reverb and mix printing
Check out these segments to get a glimpse of the class:
Orchestra seating arrangement:
Convolution Reverbs: