Hi,
First of all, thanks for the link to the free m/s decoder-encoder plug-in. I downloaded it and have successfully added it to my Adobe Audition 1.5 VST effects list.
I just picked up a pair of AKG 414's so I can experiment with Mid Side and Blumlein recording. So before I go out and actually record a show this way I wanted to perform a "home recording test" first in my living room. I set up my mics and recorded a 4 minute track from my home stereo utilizing the correct m/s placement with my mics.
So I've imported the stereo track into Adobe Audition 1.5 and then launch the M/S Decoder-Encoder VST plug-in. My question now is how do I decode the stereo signal correctly? Do I first have to encode to M/S and then decode back to stereo? Is there anyone who can give me a step by step guide to doing this using this plug-in? I tried to figure it out myself but am just not sure if I am doing it right. I understand that I will use my own opinion on how wide or tight of a stereo image I want, but first want to make sure that I am preparing the stereo signal correctly before going to that step. Hopefully this makes sense.
Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!