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    From JMB99@mb@nospam.net to uk.tech.broadcast on Wed Aug 12 06:57:56 2026
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    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


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  • From Woody@harrogate3@ntlworld.com to uk.tech.broadcast on Wed Aug 12 07:35:03 2026
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    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.

    I have a feeling this thread will be one of those that grows without boundaries!

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  • From John Williamson@johnwilliamson@btinternet.com to uk.tech.broadcast on Wed Aug 12 08:12:23 2026
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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...
    --
    Tciao for Now!

    John.
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