I just ordered a Schoeps MK8 to do mid side. I also unfortunately ordered a Schoeps AMS 22. Why unfortunately? Because I'm not fond of paying $184 for a single plastic mic clip.

Do any of you know of alternative (cheaper) mid side shockmounts/clips that would accomodate these 21mm mics (cmc6)?

Thanks,
Grant

Hi folks, sorry for the long post - I'm seeking some specific advice from more experienced engineers which I haven't been able to find so far in these forums.

I am a musician who currently does a lot of home recording and mixing but am looking to get into location recording of small group jazz gigs (mainly in clubs).

I have read a few postings suggesting that a mid-side recording combo is a good alternative to x-y or spaced pairs. I have a few pencil condenser mics as well as a RODE K2.

Should I wish to use mid-side technique (I assume with a single mic facing the subject and the K2 on figure-8 facing across as the side) how do I configure my recorder? Is is a stereo recording or two monos?

Just curious if anyone has messed around with stereo or surround recording using 3 mic / 4 track "double MS".

I am an amateur trying to record some own solo compositions on my acoustic guitar.

I want to ask about this setup:

A M/S couple 100 cm from guitar and a "spot mic" 50 cm from guitar
(in the middle between guitar ans M/S couple).

I record in a corner (facing the corner and M/S 80 cm from corner).

What about phase problems ?

/Goran Sweden

Okay - so I just recorded a chamber concert in which I both had to play and record. I only had a few minutes to set up so I had to make educated guesses as to the best positioning.

First, let me apologise for hogging posts by posting two in a row but I am on holidays.

I have been doing mid side recording now for some time in a variety of contexts (foley, recording ensembles, choir) and using a variety of mic set ups. Usually I am using Sennheiser. MHH40/30 with rather loose middle provided by the MKH40. I like this technique.

How do you do it and can you explain in vintage bluesman langauge what it is. Sorry to bother you busy guys . New to doing this sound tech stuff ... I got used to having this all done for me ... I know lazy bas*ar*.

ps: sorry I was a very slow learner at school. 8)

Hi all

I'm slowly developping my beginner skills: mostly on acoustic al stuff (jazz, choral, folk).
I'm learning the difference between xy, ortf and ab and have tried them all.
So far I'm beginning to get a bit of a feel for these stereo recording techniques. Generally speaking I prefer ortf and ab, not xy.

I own an MS pair of Sennheisers MKH40 Mid and MKH30 which I use occasionally for recording small choirs and ensembles and also recording foley.

I have a chance to pick up a Schoeps MS (cardiod centre) pair as well and was wondering whether anyone who has been lucky enough to use and compare both could comment on whether the sound is noticeably different?