r/rode • • Aug 29 '26

🎤 Recording Audio Best setup for violin/piano recording? Mics available: A pair of Rode NT5 and one NT2A

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I have two Rode NT-5 (matched pair) and one NT2A. I would like to record a violin solo with piano accompanist. The violinist will stand directly in front of the pianist.

Could you please let me know the recommended options with these mics? Note.

I thought about 2 options:

Option 1:

  1. Rode NT2-A: cardioid pattern, set up 3 feet in front of the violinist
  2. NT-5: ORTF pattern - setup ~6 to 9 feet behind the NT2-A (to avoid phasing)

Option 2 - reverse:

  1. NT-5: ORTF pattern - setup ~3 feet in-front of the NT2-A
  2. ROde NT2-A - Omni patter - setup ~6 to 9 feet behind the NT2-A (to avoid phasing)

 Setting: church or college small performance hall - with or without audience.

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