Hey guys, I'm new here I hope this question isn't too dumb. When using a mic like the 414s in figure of eight on toms, how does the signal get split, or does it at all? Is there a "matrix" box involved? I will be using a Mackie 8bus and Pro Tools. Again please forgive my ignorance on the subject, I am a neophite when it comes to Micing drums in a real live studio, but very eager to learn.

So I am wondering what happens to the pickup patter of a figure 8 mic if you 1. Lets say seal or duct tape the rear port or 2. you spilt the mic like you do for M/S but make it so you reverse the phase on the rear lobe so they now both have positive phase?