Topic: Has anyone ever tried.....

[discopanic1]

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?

[F.O.Bean]

yes, do what sounds best to your ears and experiment a little

[gngrbrdman13]

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.

[chucky]

I am a big fan of what Craig T calls todd patterns or TP's

TP's 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.

[balou2]

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....

[Kwonfidelity]

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...

[Evil Taper]

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?