I recommend the classical recordings made by Donald Fine (Mercury Living Presence) using just one mic above the conductor. So the sound captured is what he heard. I like this better than the multi-miked approach - though good recordings (RCA Living Stereo) can result. London/Decca's mike "tree" was used quite successfully with Solti's Ring - a landmark recording!
Why do Classical CDs sound less Alive/Real/Present ?
Of course GIGO always applies but some of my CDs are on decent labels.
When I listen to symphony recordings as an example, the sound loses its presence
and sounds a bit like I am using a much lesser grade of equipment.
My system has all components in excellent shape as well as a good amount
of acoustic treatments. The room is not large at 16 x 14 x 8 + adjacent open kitchen
behind seating of 10 x 13, so I am wondering if what I hear is just the nature of the
beast-ie. a lot of instruments going on at one time?
I seem to recall this has always been the case in other settings as well.
What say ye?
When I listen to symphony recordings as an example, the sound loses its presence
and sounds a bit like I am using a much lesser grade of equipment.
My system has all components in excellent shape as well as a good amount
of acoustic treatments. The room is not large at 16 x 14 x 8 + adjacent open kitchen
behind seating of 10 x 13, so I am wondering if what I hear is just the nature of the
beast-ie. a lot of instruments going on at one time?
I seem to recall this has always been the case in other settings as well.
What say ye?
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