Ribbon for side in M/S

tvanveen · 10th September 2009

I'm wondering if any of the less expensive ribbon mics are suitable for the side mic in a mid/side setup. I know a lot of them aren't symmetrical figure 8's....

Thanks!

tvanveen · 12th September 2009

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tenchijin2 · 12th September 2009

Cascade Fathead is symmetrical. It sounds pretty good, too.

Corran · 12th September 2009

I've done it, it works fine. Just watch out for the large amount of gain you'll likely need.

Vintageblue02 · 12th September 2009

I use this mic as the side mic for my M/S configurations. Works well for me!

layez · 13th September 2009

i use a fathead which I am happy with.

10th September 2009	#1
tvanveen Gear addict Joined: Aug 2005 Location: DC Posts: 312 Thread Starter	Ribbon for side in M/S I'm wondering if any of the less expensive ribbon mics are suitable for the side mic in a mid/side setup. I know a lot of them aren't symmetrical figure 8's.... Thanks!

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Corran Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2007 Location: South Georgia Posts: 2,929	I've done it, it works fine. Just watch out for the large amount of gain you'll likely need. __________________ www.oceanstarproductions.com

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tenchijin2 Gear addict Joined: Sep 2006 Location: La Center, WA Posts: 440	Cascade Fathead is symmetrical. It sounds pretty good, too.

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Vintageblue02 Gear maniac Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 238	I use this mic as the side mic for my M/S configurations. Works well for me!

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layez Gear maniac Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Baltimore Posts: 273	i use a fathead which I am happy with.