Expert Guide: Ensemble Recording
A Comprehensive Guide to Recording Bands, Choirs, and Orchestras.
Recording live ensembles can be challenging. From mic placement to room acoustics, capturing high-quality ensemble recordings requires technical expertise and creative finesse. Whether you're capturing a symphony orchestra, a jazz big-band, or a live choir performance, getting it right starts with the right knowledge.
We're proud to present the Focusrite Group Expert Guide to Large Format Ensemble Recording, designed to provide you with insight into:
- Pre-production planning – Choosing the right venue, scheduling musicians, and optimizing logistics
- Microphone techniques – Best practices for main arrays, spot mics, and section balancing
- Signal flow & monitoring – How to ensure clean, transparent sound capture
- Post-production strategies – Editing, mixing, and delivering pristine recordings
Written by industry professionals, this guide provides real-world strategies, detailed diagrams, and step-by-step workflows to help you elevate your ensemble recordings — whether you're in the studio, on location, or recording live performances.
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