Stereo Micing

[gizm770o]

Hey,
I want to do some stereo micing. At the studios i have been to the method i like best is the mid-side method. Unfortunately i do not have a mic with a figure-eight pattern. I was wondering if i could use two of the same model cardioids (i have a stereo matched pair) and just line the capsules up one on top of the other. Would this work? If not what is the next best thing?

[Mixwell]

Well, unfortunately that will not be true MID SIDE.

I would try a simple stereo X/Y placement to maximize the pickup from the microphones. Position the microphones so that the image of the sound source is picked up similarly in time.

What are recording?

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[dagosto]

Although fudging MS with three cardioid mics is not true MS stereo I would not discourage you from giving it a try. I would assume that you were thinking of combining the cardioid mid with two cardioid pointed out of the side. If you have some free time to play with tones I would say try it out.

Note: to further fake the MS technique it might be worth trying to switch the polarity of one of the "side" mics. This might more closely approximate true mid-side. Of course it may end up sounding horrible, so just use those ears.

[precisedjs]

i'm also looking into recording some vocals, i was hoping i could get some feedback on which is the best mic that is clearest for someone with a deeper voice. i know the spitguard helps a lot but i need godo clarity. shure a good brand?