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I am going to record a loud concert at a large arena. What would be the right mics to use?

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I am going to record a loud concert at a large arena. What would be the right mics to use?

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If you are going to be very close to the sound source, omni’s or Cardioids would work well. However, if you are going to be a little further back (about 20 to 75 feet from the sound source), Cardioids would be a better choice. If you will be even further back, Hypercardioids or Shotguns would be the mic of choice. Some mics, like the Sound Professionals Premium and Slimline Cardioids have interchangeable elements that offer these choices without having two different sets of mics for different purposes.