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Mid-Side is a coincident technique, meaning that both mics are placed as closely as possible to each other and the stereo image is created by differences in loudness rather than time delays, on which other stereo miking methods rely. Mid-Side uses a mid mic, which usually has a cardioid pattern, but can also be omni.
- How do you mix mid side recording?
- What are some recording techniques?
- What is mid side encoding?
- Is mid side true stereo?
How do you mix mid side recording?
Although you have recorded only two channels of audio (the Mid and Side), the next step is to split the Side signal into two separate channels. This can be done either in your DAW software or hardware mixer by bringing the Side signal up on two channels and reversing the phase of one of them.
What are some recording techniques?
Let's start off with the simplest and most common of the five techniques:
- A/B Stereo Recording. Mics used: Two omnidirectional mics, usually small diaphragm condensers. ...
- X/Y Stereo Recording. Mics used: Two directional mics, usually small diaphragm condensers. ...
- ORTF Stereo Recording. ...
- Blumlein Pair. ...
- Mid/Side Stereo Recording.
What is mid side encoding?
MID-SIDE or SUM DIFFERENCE TECHNIQUE. ENCODING: The left and right channels of a stereo recording are encoded to Mid and Side. M = L + R. S = L - R. DECODING.
Is mid side true stereo?
Mid‑Sides isn't just a recording technique, it's a whole different way of looking at stereo. But it's not hard to get your head around. Like standard Left‑Right (L‑R) stereo, Mid‑Sides uses two channels.
