Re: How many microphones used at the Proms

From	John Williamson <johnwilliamson@btinternet.com>
Newsgroups	uk.tech.broadcast
Subject	Re: How many microphones used at the Proms
Date	2026-08-12 08:12 +0100
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On 12/08/2026 07:35, Woody wrote:
> On Wed 12/08/2026 06:57, JMB99 wrote:
>> Interesting little piece on how many microphones they use and what types.
>>
>> I think this URL should work.
>>
>> https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c20dqz13475o
>>
>>
>
> For once something really interesting.
>
> Ah, the good old Shure SM57 - what a mic!
>
> I have a recollection at one time they used the Calrec unit
> (Soundfield?) that had a 'Blumlein' crossed pair at the front and a
> single rearwards for effect hung above the conductor, with two 'fillers'
> half way across each side on the front line of the orchestra.
>
As she says, they use a large variety of placements to suit the 
performance being made. Ranging from a flying spaced pair over the 
conductor's head to spotting every instrument...


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Tciao for Now!

John.

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How many microphones used at the Proms JMB99 <mb@nospam.net> - 2026-08-12 06:57 +0100
  Re: How many microphones used at the Proms Woody <harrogate3@ntlworld.com> - 2026-08-12 07:35 +0100
    Re: How many microphones used at the Proms John Williamson <johnwilliamson@btinternet.com> - 2026-08-12 08:12 +0100

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