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Title: Has anyone ever tried.....
Post by: discopanic1 on June 04, 2006, 01:19:33 PM
doing an xy recording with the mics at 110 degrees?  I like the sound it sends when I record me and my friends playing music better that ortf, din and xy (90 degrees) in the room we play at.  Just wondering if anyone's ever tried this one?
Title: Re: Has anyone ever tried.....
Post by: F.O.Bean on June 04, 2006, 01:30:51 PM
yes, do what sounds best to your ears and experiment a little
Title: Re: Has anyone ever tried.....
Post by: gngrbrdman13 on June 04, 2006, 02:38:19 PM
I am a big fan of what Craig T calls todd patterns or TP's

Sometimes an adjustment for a specific location can make all the difference.
Title: Re: Has anyone ever tried.....
Post by: chucky on June 04, 2006, 03:07:52 PM
I am a big fan of what Craig T calls todd patterns or TP's

TP's :lol: that's some funny shit right there.
I've always wanted to run a wider config. especially on stage, but always stuck with the Kwon 90.



BTW, Fluff -T on the new avi. that's sick.
Title: Re: Has anyone ever tried.....
Post by: balou2 on June 05, 2006, 01:46:25 AM
Done it many times, and in certain situations it proved to be a wise choice.  Remember, just 'cause XY means one thing and DIN means something else, doesn't mean you can't do something "near" it. 

FWIW, I consistently use notation:

Neumann KM184s, modified XY etc....
Title: Re: Has anyone ever tried.....
Post by: Kwonfidelity on June 09, 2006, 09:20:50 AM
Agreed.

Most, if not all, standard stereo configurations were designed way before you were even a thought of existence.  I believe strongly that we are a new breed of tapers trying to apply old ideas in new settings.  The best way to know is to try.  Doesn't necessarily mean you have to stick to certain standards.

Here's a modified 'kwon 90' for onstage taping that has become my standard...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/kwonfidelity/ABSCH2.jpg)
Title: Re: Has anyone ever tried.....
Post by: Evil Taper on June 10, 2006, 03:54:29 AM
if you're taping in a room with out of the ordinary stack placement or angles why would you not just configure the mics with headphones on and find a sweet config?