[HANASHIR:13951] RE: MD Recorder?

[ilana axel <iaxel...>]

Helps a lot, thanks, Adrian! Ilana
--- Adrian Durlester <adrian (at) durlester(dot)com> wrote:
> Ilana (et al):
> 
> There are traditionally two approaches to making
> stereo recordings. One
> involves what is called a "spaced-pair" of
> microphones, the other utilizing
> "single-point" or "close proximity" techniques.
> 
> Professional recordings of symphony orchestra,
> ensembles, etc. usually
> utilize two microphones for stereo recordings, in
> some form of "spaced-pair"
> or "close proximity". These techniques include XY
> (aka Coincident Pair),
> Mid-side, ORTF, Decca Tree, Blumlein and Spaced
> Omni. Each technique
> utilizes 2, 3 or 5 microphones to obtain a stereo
> image. Certain techniques
> only work with specific microphones (esp. Blumlein
> and Spaced Omni.) XY and
> ORTF place the microphones in close proximity - in
> XY-the microphone
> patterns cross each other (i.e. the mic on the right
> is focused on the left,
> and vice versa) and in ORTF the mics actually face
> apart from each other at
> about a 107 degree angle.
> 
> Stereo Microphones
> Looking to simplify the process, especially driven
> by the needs of field or
> location recording for movies and television,
> manufacturers began to develop
> what are known as "single- (or one-) point stereo
> microphones"  The stereo
> microphone is really two microphone capsules in a
> single unit, making them
> convenient to use on location or mounting on a
> camera. Some stereo
> microphones allow you to adjust the stereo
> separation via controls on the
> microphones , or through remote electronics. 
> Because the two microphone
> pickup points are so close together, a stereo
> microphone can be used to
> create simple monaural recordings as well.
> 
> There is a hybrid product manufactured by Crown
> Audio that is my personal
> favorite for location stereo recording. It is their
> Crown SASS-P MkII. This
> device contains two of the familiar Crown PZM
> omnidirectional boundary
> microphones (those flat, black squares) mounted in a
> special holder designed
> to create an accurate stereo image. It's not
> something for the individual,
> casual user, but for professional location
> recording, it's quite excellent.
> 
> Finally, to answer a question you didn't ask - "why
> record in stereo?" -
> it's all about how the human ears work. We don't
> hear monaurally (unless we
> only have one working ear.) Monaural recordings are
> incapable of the depth
> and subtlety that stereo-imaged recordings are.
> Stereo-recording helps us
> hear, as close as possible, the actual sonic
> conditions being recorded.
> Particularly, in a noisy ambient environment like a
> Hava Nashira workshop,
> stereo recording enables one to hear things more
> clearly.
> 
> Hope this helps.
> 
> Adrian
> 
> 
> Adrian A. Durlester, M.T.S.  - adrian (at) durlester(dot)com
> http://www.durlester.com/
> Director of Education, Beth El Hebrew Congregation,
> Alexandria, VA
> education(dot)director (at) bethelhebrew(dot)org
> Past Conference Chair, CAJE 27
> List-Owner for hanashir (at) shamash(dot)org; Co-Owner for
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> 
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-hanashir (at) shamash(dot)org
> > [mailto:owner-hanashir (at) shamash(dot)org] On Behalf Of
> ilana axel
> > Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2003 10:50 AM
> > To: hanashir (at) shamash(dot)org
> > Subject: [HANASHIR:13949] RE: MD Recorder?
> > 
> > 
> > Adrian - can you please answer another question by
> a
> > novice?
> > > 
> > You wrote:
> > > Sony ECM 717 is a clip-on type one-point stereo
> > > microphone (around $60
> > > street price)
> > 
> > What does "one-point stereo" refer to?
> > 
> > Thanks, Ilana
> > 
> > =====
> > Ilana Axel
> > Music Director/Jewish Music Specialist/Singer
> > JRF Master Teacher 2002
> > Shir Hadash Reconstructionist Synagogue
> > Northbrook, Illinois
> > Tel: 847-279-0473
> > iaxel (at) yahoo(dot)com
> 
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