If an orchestral recording sounds too dry, _________________.
A) record in a concert hall with a longer reverb time.
B) use spot mics.
C) mike closer to the orchestra.
D) turn down artificial reverberation.

Question

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Recording in a concert hall with a longer reverb time will add natural reverb to the recording, making it sound less dry. Using spot mics or miking closer to the orchestra may amplify certain instruments or sections, but it will not necessarily add the desired amount of reverb. Turning down artificial reverberation will simply reduce the amount of reverb that is already present, and is not a solution for adding more natural reverb.

If an Orchestral Recording Sounds Too Dry, _________________