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Spacious Stereo Recording Using the Mid Side Microphone Technique

by David Bode4 Jul 2012

Difficulty:IntermediateLength:QuickLanguages:

In this tutorial we look at how to set up a bi-directional or figure-eight pattern microphone and a cardioid microphone to achieve a stereo mid side microphone technique. We will talk about why this technique is useful, I will show you an example of a recording an acoustic guitar, and we will talk about why this method of recording is more mono-compatible.

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Dave bode

Upstate New York

Dave Bode is an expert on video and audio production in the upstate NY area. Working as a camera operator, editor, inventor, motion graphics designer, recording engineer, and studio musician, he truly is the Production Swiss Army Knife. Dave has created content for VH1 and Discovery Networks as well as inspirational videos that have been seen by millions. In early 2011, Dave started his own business (BODEMEDIA.TV) helping people create great looking videos.

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