Topic: switched L/R mics by accident

[Brian E.]

Hello - I recorded with my CA-11's around my neck and had them pointed at the stacks X/Y for the most part - I had the R and the left, and vice versa.  i would like to switch the channels back in processing because I'm afraid there will be weird spatial issues.  I use Audacity, is there any easy way to do this?  Thanks!

[Brian Skalinder]

http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,57339.0.html

[Brian E.]

Brian, the search ninja.  Thanks

[CTDave]

Can you really notice it? I recorded a few bands at The Vibes this year on Friday with my mics the same way, reversed, and I really can"t notice the diference in sound between the sets that are right and those which were wrong..

[Brian E.]

it sounded a little weird, especially since they ran in stereo.  Once I switched them it seemed more "open" if that's the right word.

[nedstruzz]

One time I accidentally taped a show with one KM 140 and one KM 150. 

Actually sounded pretty good.

[eric.B]

I remember a reference on here were someone recorded a show with the mics facing backwards (to the back of the venue)..  I dont remember the outcome.. anyone remember?

[Brian E.]

I would assume if the wall was close to them and didn't have any padding, it might sound listenable.  Otherwise, if they were cards, probably not.

[Church-Audio]

Can you really notice it? I recorded a few bands at The Vibes this year on Friday with my mics the same way, reversed, and I really can"t notice the diference in sound between the sets that are right and those which were wrong..

YES you really can. This is one of the most important things to make sure you check before you start to record.. Left must be left and right must be right If not your image is all screwed up and your recordings will just not sound right.

Chris

[Brian E.]

hey Chris   excited for my CA-14's and 9100!  right now I'm running some used CA-11's and a batt box.  This is with your 11's from last night, stealth, at Modest Mouse:


Black Cadillacs - http://www.sendspace.com/file/80e4px

[fleish]

I remember a reference on here were someone recorded a show with the mics facing backwards (to the back of the venue)..  I dont remember the outcome.. anyone remember?

Which is why I ran some in-home tests with my ADK TL's before taking them out into the field ... and why I re-tested the directionality again on their first field outing ... with capsules on both sides of the mic I was totally paranoid about which way they needed to be facing.

[tim in jersey]

turn your stereo upside-down when playing back those recordings? 

[Brian E.]

turn your stereo upside-down when playing back those recordings? 

win!

[rsimms3]

I usually tap the right mic just before the show starts or at the end to know which is which because I don't have the mics labeled L/R and I don't always get the time to figure it out when getting set up.  If it's backwards when I get home, I just swap them in Audition.