Microphone position high above the stage

I like what you've done so far hanysz.

You're right, there's probably just a little more reverb in the vid.

Things to consider might include using a convolution type reverb.. you can find "IR" files to download, many free and Pianoteq can load them. Often they come with 2 files (a Left and Right, or quad type) but Pianoteq will handle it properly if you just load the L or R one which is handy. I'm happy with Pianoteq's reverb for many things - but since you mention clarity and space, this might be a good thing to look into. I really like a Sydney Opera House reverb IR file, but you can find real world halls and spaces in abundance in some kits.. a few gigs to download them all - but choose a few and experiment first perhaps.

Things specific to the mics, include checking if you have various compensation buttons ON or OFF.. sometimes for mics which are not close, you won't maybe want proximity compensation (right click the square mic button in the interface to reveal that choice). The other 2 main things, level and delay compensation can be fruitful to toggle until you're happier with the result - as well as stereo width.. maybe a little more width is all you need.

Other than that.. maybe try a little compression to help bring some room tail runnof up into the main sound to give a slight sense of 'room' without needing to push up reverb.

They're things I love experimenting with and you can definitely recreate or create all kinds of real world space with a little time in the tool box.

Cheers, best of luck with it!

Just for info, an ORTF doesn't use fig8 but cardio mics, always.
Just have a test with the U87 cardio and the C414 cardio. I tend to prefer the AKG, I mean, the "real" one !!!

OK, I think what was bothering me most of all was a bit of harshness in the high notes, especially in the Beethoven excerpt (around the 28-30 second mark), as well as in the Grieg (2:09-2:15).  I've got something I'm much happier with now, and as a bonus, the bass in the Debussy (1:40-1:50) is also sounding richer.  And the start of the Beethoven (18-25 seconds) still has a lot more clarity than the classical recording preset.  Thanks everyone for the suggestions!

https://forum.modartt.com/uploads.php?f...ics_v2.mp3

What I've changed:
- Cardioid mics instead of fig 8.
- Add a third mic at "ground level" near the tail end of the piano.  This is well away from the hammers, so it picks up more resonance than percussion.
- Bias the reverb towards early reflections, +3dB.  (Overall reverb level unchanged.)
- Turn off the EQ3.  I didn't realise the classical preset had EQ!

Mic 3 position:

X = +0.525
Y = +3.818
Z = 1.438
Angle = -180.0
Vertical Angle = -15.0

Level is -4dB, compared to -2dB for the "main" microphones.

Sounds very good!