Today at J.W. Pepper, I want to talk about a great-sounding and affordable microphone pair that can give PRO results for everything from rehearsals to performances and recordings. And…I'm going to give some tips on how YOU can get great results using these microphones! Products in the video: Samson C02 Condenser Mics (pair) – https://www.jwpepper.com/Samson-C02-Pencil-Condenser-Mics-%28Pair%29/10296959.item?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=how-tos-mic-an-ensemble Samson Boom Mic Stand – https://www.jwpepper.com/Samson-Boom-Microphone-Stand/10296998.item?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=how-tos-mic-an-ensemble Gator Stereo Mic Bar – https://www.jwpepper.com/Gator-Frameworks-1-to-2-Stereo-Mic-Mount-Bar/11363270.item?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=how-tos-mic-an-ensemble Samson MC18 XLR Mic Cables (Pack of 3) – https://www.jwpepper.com/Samson-MC18-18-Foot-Mic-Cable-Three-Pack/10296993.item?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=how-tos-mic-an-ensemble Samson SR850 Studio Reference Headphones – https://www.jwpepper.com/Samson-SR850-Studio-Reference-Headphones/10296969.item?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=how-tos-mic-an-ensemble Zoom Q8 Handy Video Recorder – https://www.jwpepper.com/Q8-Handy-Video-Recorder/10524066.item?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=how-tos-mic-an-ensemble New version! - Q8n4k Handy Video Recorder - https://www.jwpepper.com/Zoom-Q8n-4k-Handy-Video-Recorder/11388576.item?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=how-tos-mic-an-ensemble Timestamps: Intro – 0:00 Why consider recording? – 0:26 What this review WILL and WON'T cover – 0:46 Samson C02 Condenser Mics (pair) – 1:36 Cardioid pattern – 1:46 Details about the Samson C02 Mics (pair) – 2:02 The entire audio in this video is recorded with Samson C02 mic as a boom mic – 2:52 Why are there two microphones? – 3:03 What you need to start recording ensembles – 4:12 Choosing separate mics vs. built-in stereo options – 4:47 How to set up your equipment for ensemble recordings –5:18 First type of stereo setup option: stereo XY – 5:50 Additional note for choirs – 6:13 Quick starting point for instrumental groups – 6:32 Examples using XY stereo setup – 6:43 WCU Symphony Orchestra example (XY stereo) – 7:15 Second type of stereo setup option: ORTF – 8:00 Example using ORTF setup – 8:51 WCU Recital Choir example (ORTF) – 8:59 ORTF setup in a parking garage – 9:43 WCU Combined Choirs example (ORTF) – 9:58 Separating the mics for other needs – 10:42 Example 1: Broadcast boom mic usage – 10:47 Example 2: Using them on different instruments Example using mics with second XY setup and Samson CO2s to spot individuals: WCU Chamber Choir – 11:24 Great combo for rehearsal or audition recordings – 12:22 Wrap-up – 13:17 Subscribe! – 14:08