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How do you mix mid-side recording?
Although you have recorded only two channels of audio (the Mid and Side), the next step is to split the Side signal into two separate channels. This can be done either in your DAW software or hardware mixer by bringing the Side signal up on two channels and reversing the phase of one of them.
How does the mid-side technique work?
Mid-Side is a coincident technique, meaning that both mics are placed as closely as possible to each other and the stereo image is created by differences in loudness rather than time delays, on which other stereo miking methods rely. Mid-Side uses a mid mic, which usually has a cardioid pattern, but can also be omni.
Is mid side processing necessary?
Mid/side EQs can even be used to add depth to your mix by focusing your EQ adjustments on a specific point in the stereo image, creating more space and isolation between each instrument. Mid/side processing is also very useful when mastering.
What does MID mean on your radio?
Midrange refers to the spectrum of audio which the human ear is most sensitive to. In music, this is vocals and the majority of the frequency range which most instruments produce (sounds are not confined to one “classification”, a note on an instrument could have mid and high frequency components).
Which is the best combination of cardioid and Figure 8?
A cardioid/figure-8 pair is the optimum in combination, in my opinion. Hyper-carioid can work, but there’s a small bit of rear pickup that can affect imaging.
What is the SRA of a cardioid mic?
Using a cardioid Mid mic, the X-Y equivalent approximates coincident hypercardioids, with the relative level of the Sides mic altering the virtual mutual angle, and thus the SRA.
What is the SRA of a crossed cardioid array?
For example, a ‘crossed cardioids’ array with a mutual angle of 90 degrees has an SRA of about 190 degrees, whereas hypercardioids at 90 degrees give an SRA of about 135 degrees.
What are the benefits of a mid side decoder?
An adjunct benefit is that if you record the mid and side signals directly to your recorder, you can decode them to standard stereo after the fact, thus giving yourself control over the amount of stereo information later.