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Positioning the Microphones
1. Thread the bar onto a |
2. Get two mic swivel mounts (such as the |
Crown |
mounts. Thread the mounts onto the studs. |
One stud is longer than the other so that the |
Stereo bar shown with two
two mics won’t interfere with each other. |
3. Using the supplied stereo miking tem- |
plate, adjust the angle and spacing between |
the mics for the desired stereo effect. To do |
this, slide the studs in the bar, rotate the mic |
mounts, and slide the mics |
the mic mounts. Be sure the studs are placed |
symmetrically on either side of center. Num- |
bered position marks are on the bar to help |
you do this. |
4. Lock the studs in position by threading |
them tightly into the mic mount or into the |
supplied |
Here are some stereo mic techniques that can be used with the stereo bar:
Coincident pair (XY): This technique is
apart and space the grilles 1 foot apart. This method has less
Angle the mics down slightly so they will aim at the musical ensemble when raised. Raise the mic pair on a boom stand (typically about 14 feet high for an orchestra). Place the mic stand about 5 to 20 feet from the front row of musicians. Find a miking distance where you monitor the desired amount of hall ambience. Close miking sounds close; distant miking sounds distant. A suggested equalization is +3 dB at 80 Hz,
Architects’ and Engineers’ Specifications
The product shall be the Crown
Specifications
Materials: Aluminum bar and studs, nylon washers.
Dimensions: 7 1/8 in. x 1 1/2 in. x 1/8 in. (18 cm x 3.8 cm x 0.3 cm).
Weight: 3.2 ounces (90.7 grams).
Included accessories: Template for stereo mic positioning.
Optional Crown Products and Accessories:
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