Yes, I’ve played in orchestras with different layouts, but Mike’s diagram is what I’ve normally seen.

After a browse, I don’t see any mention of what NOT to pan. You don’t pan the lead vocal. That’s in the center. And you don’t pan the bass, because bass is very difficult to locate and you want the maximum sonic energy.


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