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The X-Y technique consists of two identical cardioid microphones, placed on top of each other while facing away from each other at a 90 degree angle.
- What's the advantage of using the XY miking technique?
- What is blumlein technique used for?
- What are miking techniques?
- Is xy mono compatible?
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 blumlein technique used for?
Blumlein pair is the name for a stereo recording technique invented by Alan Blumlein for the creation of recordings that, upon replaying through headphones or loudspeakers, recreate the spatial characteristics of the recorded signal.
What are miking techniques?
Stereo miking techniques can be used to create the perception of width, space, and location. Recording different signals for left and right stereo channels mimics the function of two human ears. Our auditory system perceives width, space, and location by comparing the sounds captured by our ears.
Is xy mono compatible?
X-Y is praised for an accurate and focused stereo image(though not as wide as ORTF or AB), strong mono-compatibility and the convenience of having two capsules close together. Some manufacturers offer X-Y microphones in a single microphone body, such as the Rode NT-4, which was used for these sample recordings.
