Orchestral recording guides

Short, practical notes on planning an orchestral session, from a working recording engineer.

• How to make an orchestral mic plot

  What goes on the plot, the order to build it in, and the mistakes that get a rig redone.

• Decca tree placement: a practical guide

  Starting dimensions, height, outriggers, and what to move when the balance is off.

• Orchestral input list template, with an example

  The columns, a channel order that holds up, and a worked example for a full orchestra.