I have seen a couple of guys who will combine two different mics using a y-cable claiming that it helps correct phasing issues. There are no resistors inline. I don't think "phasing" is the word they were looking for, but I can't figure out what the actual purpose of it is. (Its not for saving inputs). Thoughts? Benefits or drawbacks of this technique?
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This archaic method of combining mics with a Y-cord CREATES "pha
This archaic method of combining mics with a Y-cord CREATES "phasing issues" by sending 2 mics down 1 channel, with both mics picking up some of the other's source and combining them. In the "old days" we had to do this with sources like toms and double kick drums simply because the consoles would run out of available inputs (like a PM-1000/16). This is the 21st century, we have "megaboards" now, so we don't need no stoopid Y-cords!
This is a bad idea generally. It is specifically a terrible ide
This is a bad idea generally. It is specifically a terrible idea unless a combining device is used (something with proper resisters). A plain old y cable is a VERY bad idea. Phase is controlled by proper mic placement not combining mics.
If you really feel you want to try combining mics get an ART SplitCom.