Stick with old, or try new?

[MarkPresti]

I'm going to be recording Warren Vache and James Chickillo on Tuesday. It will be a live concert...I was wondering if i should stick with my standard setup of 2 mics on a stereo bar off the lip of the stage or if i should try individually miking the instruments. Something is telling me that the standard would be better, but since it's such a small ensemble (just those 2 players), it might be worth a change-up. All i have are 2 mxl 603's and an SM57. the concert will be in a magnificient sounding church which is now our concert hall here at school. thanks!!

Mark

[where02190]

Since all you ahve are 3 mics, unless you plan on renting or buying more, you don't have much choice.

If you did, why not do both, and have the best of both worlds.

[Mikeren]

Mark,

As this is a concert, is there sound reinforcement? If not, does Chickillo play acoustic or electric? I'd hope electric, against Vache's trumpet. If electric, how about a 57 on the guitar amp, a MXL on the trumpet (keep it a bit away please), and a MXL in the room? Any more Info? There are tips for stereo placement, depending on your situation.


Change is good
(just not on a deadline)
MR

[MarkPresti]

I decided to go with the old...2 mics on a stereo bar. I decided i wanted the sound of the room bc it is freakin gorgeous, and plus, Chirillo turned his amp all the way down a few times when Vache played with a harmon mute. it was seriously an amazing concert. extremely fun and intimate. some of the finest music i heard since the day before when i was at a Phil Woods little big band recording session. but i think Vache and Chirillo were a bit better.

Mark