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> Robert Morein wrote:
>> In article 1155032961.400241.105390@i3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com, "clol"
>> <clausolesen@gmail.com> wrote:
>> > I am recording a classical saxophonist and piano. I cant seem to get a
>> > good balance. The saxophone is alway to loud or much more present on
>> > the recording than the piano. Can anyone help with ideas to get a good
>> > balance, to bring the piano out more?
>> > I have tried closemiking the piano but then the saxophone also gets
>> > louder.
>>
>> Think about it, or get a book. Why are you wasting time of us
>> professionals?
>>
>> Besides saxamophone isn't a "classical" instrument.
>>
>> Robert Morein
>> Shop 'N Bag, PA
>

"clol" <clausolesen@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> First of all i happen to work in the recording industry.
> The saxophone is absolutely allso a classical instrument.
>
> And finaly i am sorry to find out that you are one of those persons who
> doesnt think that normal good behaviour is neccesary on the internet!
>
> The whole problem is that the room has so much reverberation that it is
> difficult to isolate the mics.
> Claus Olesen
>
>

Hi Claus.  There are many people working in the recording industry who
would say that a saxophone is not a "classical" instrument. But of course it
is:-)  There are so many excellent classical works for saxophone - those
by Maurice Ravel for instance. "Bolero" being perhaps the most famous
example.  It would be wrong to say however that it is a "symphonic"
instrument. There is a great difference.

But Robert Morein is *also* correct when he states that the
"saxamophone" isn't a classical instrument:-))

I suspect, Claus that your original question about piano and saxophone
balance was a troll:-)  If you have any formal training in recording, simple
two-instrument balances are something you cover ar a very early stage.

Regards to all
Iain