Ortf vs xy

The ORTF stereo technique provides the recording with a wider stereo image than XY stereo while still preserving a reasonable amount of mono information. Be aware, that directional microphones exhibit low-frequency loss at larger distances and will result in a lack of richness and energy in sound color.

1. What is Ortf mic placement?
2. What is Ortf audio?
3. What's the advantage of using the XY miking technique?
4. What is XY mic technique?

What is Ortf mic placement?

ORTF (and NOS)

In an ORTF pair, it's the backside of the microphones that are near touching, rather than the front-side. The capsules are spaced about 17cm, or just over 6.5 inches, apart. The angle is slightly wider than that of XY, at 110 degrees.

What is Ortf audio?

An abbreviation for Office de Radiodiffusion Télévision Française (French Radio and Television Office). Also a name for a specific microphone setup for near-coincident stereo recording with two cardioid microphones.

What's the advantage of using the XY miking technique?

The XY is a common stereo technique. This is especially true for close-miking techniques on guitar and piano. Because of the cardioid pattern and the close proximity of the mic capsules, the XY pattern actually captures a decent centre sound along with its stereo image.

What is XY mic technique?

X-Y (coincident) stereo miking consists of using two microphones that are placed right next to each other so that the diaphragms are as close together as possible without touching one another. ... This bracket makes positioning the mics easy. The X-Y stereo mic approach uses two matched microphones placed close together.