So I looked briefly through TS and found some info about microphone placement but I've been curious. I bought my CA-14 Cards about 9 months ago, and have used them sparingly. They are great, but I find myself using the Rode M5s way more frequently because I'm familiar with their setup and placement for a pretty good sound. Since moving to NYC, I have been using the CA-14s more frequently (mainly because I didn't bring my large mic stand and not every venue here can accommodate my clamp to use the Rodes).
When I do use the CA-14s, I clip them on the collar of my t-shirt. Usually the mics are pointed "inwards" (as in the left mic is facing towards the right side of the room, and the right mic faces towards the left side of the room, sort of like an XY approach). I'm about 6 feet tall, and try to stand in the middle of the room and not move or talk too much. The tapes I've made with this approach have been OK, but I'm seeking a more uniform and clear sounding recording. I've listened to a few tapes on Archive.org that use CA-14 cards, and they seem to have a more clear sound. I guess my biggest issue is my movement affecting the quality, which is totally on me. But I feel like the placement of the microphones is not the best.
Are there any suggestions on how I should be clipping these for a better sound? Should they be facing forward (AB config) or more outwards (like a DIN config)? I'm still interested in a way of keeping these stationary too (like on a mic stand) but as I said, sometimes I can't clamp.
As a reference here are 2 of my CA-14 tapes:
1)
https://archive.org/details/mbb2016-07-28.flac (indoors)
2)
https://archive.org/details/bt2016-07-16.flacaud (outdoors)
Again I understand that if I move or talk, that's my fault.
I appreciate any insight and suggestions!