Curtis tries ASMR and mid-side stereo recording

In this episode we try something a little different: attempting to record some ASMR with a stereo recoding technique called mid-side (M/S) stereo. You use a cardioid or super-cardioid directional microphone aimed at the primary sound source plus a figure eight polar pattern mic to pick up sound to the sides. You combine them together in post using a clever technique that allows you to adjust how wide the stereo field seems. Let’s have a listen to my (very mediocre) ASMR stereo recording!

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Sennheiser MKH8050 — B&H, Amazon

Sennheiser MKH8030 — B&H

Sound Devices MixPre audio recorders — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

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