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666666 · 16th September 2008

Another concern...

When recording a stereo source using M-S, typically how will the M-S signals blend with OTHER mics in the room? I may be running a pair of XY and/or AB in addition to the M-S on the same source (in different positions). Being that M-S uses a phase flipped pair of tracks (post decoded), I'm wondering if this will cause havoc with respect to an XY pair that might also be in the room.

So, can anyone share experiences using M-S along with other patterns in the room at the same time? Does M-S play well with other mics in the room? The phase flip aspect of M-S is what has me concerned.

Thanks

16th September 2008	#17
666666 Lives for gear Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 2,563 Thread Starter	Another concern... When recording a stereo source using M-S, typically how will the M-S signals blend with OTHER mics in the room? I may be running a pair of XY and/or AB in addition to the M-S on the same source (in different positions). Being that M-S uses a phase flipped pair of tracks (post decoded), I'm wondering if this will cause havoc with respect to an XY pair that might also be in the room. So, can anyone share experiences using M-S along with other patterns in the room at the same time? Does M-S play well with other mics in the room? The phase flip aspect of M-S is what has me concerned. Thanks