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The ORTF stereo technique, also known as side-other-side, is a microphone technique used to record stereo sound. It was devised around 1960 at the Office de Radiodiffusion Télévision Française at Radio France.

 

Pseudo ORTF question?

Hi guys
There is actually a question at the end for those who don't get too bored

I bought one of those little bars that allows you to put two mics on one stand. I happen to have HM-1's, so the way the holders are I can place the mics anywhere from 3" apart to 10" apart, which is cool. I place mine about 7" apart, like an ORTF array.

To record stereo acoustic guitar: