In this episode, David Mellor continues his exploration of microphone polar patterns by discussing techniques for capturing stereo recordings. He examines how the choice of polar pattern and microphone placement can be used effectively to achieve a balanced and immersive stereo image.
Show Notes
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
01:10 - Defining Mono
03:08 - Binaural Recording
04:24 - Defining Stereo
05:28 - Number Of Mics And Placement
06:58 - Polar Patterns
07:48 - Figure of 8 Demo
09:09 - The Blumlein Pair Configuration
11:05 - Coincident Cross Pair Figure Of 8 With Demonstration
16:53 - Coincident Cross Pair Of Cardioid With Demonstration
21:35 - Mic Spacing - The ORTF Configuration
24:31 - Mic Spacing - Omnidirectional Without Angling
27:28 - Medley Of Configurations
29:38 - Summary
Presenter: David Mellor - Biog
David Mellor got his start in pro audio through the Tonmeister course at Surrey University studying music, piano performance, acoustics, electronics, electro-acoustics and recording.
He went on to work at London's Royal Opera House, with responsibilities including sound design, front-of-house operation, stage monitoring and electronic design satisfying the likes of Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa and Karlheinz Stockhausen. David has also had over 600 works published in the field of production music. Notable uses of his music include the BBC TV's Horizon, Fahrenheit 911, and the Oprah Winfrey Show.
David has been actively involved in Audio Education since 1986, teaching students of City of Westminster College and Westminster University, also returning to guest lecture at Surrey University. From 2001 until recently David has offered courses in audio online with Audio Masterclass.
David now enjoys making YouTube videos for his 84,000 subscribers and releasing music on streaming services and Bandcamp for his dozen or so listeners.
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@audiomasterclass
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6OkaDx4vB4O2ssUA5p4M8g
Bandcamp - https://davidmellor.bandcamp.com/
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