Well, recorded sound is a matter of taste, to be sure (it seems clear that there is no reference for "good" recorded sound). But I would be curious as to why dt feels so many - 6 or more - mics are necessary for recording a single instrument. Whether it's multi-micing or too much reverb - artificial or natural - that destroys the dall'Aauila CD, I think it represents a cautionary example of misguided recording engineering.
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