Though this solution isn't for the "purist", I've had some great
success with "worldizing" either mono signals-> stereo or stereo
signals-> surround.
Warning: it will cost ya an D/A, A/D conversion.
For those not familiar with this:
mono-> stereo- set up two speakers and place two mics in front of
the speakers so as to record what they are palying. Play your source
material thru the speakers and record their output to tape, panning
hard left and hard right. Sure, what you end up with is just the mono
signal doubled, but the added ambience from the space that the speakers
are in ( outdoors is usually best) creates a nice sense of space and
dimension.
stereo-> surround- much like the previous setup yet with a set of
front speakers, a set of rear speakers, and a center channel speaker
if desired)....also 4 (or 5) microphones.
Feed the stereo signal thru all the speakers and record to 4 (or 5)
tracks. In your mixdown assign as much of the recorded signal to each
speaker as desired to create the soundscape you want.
bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes or until soft to the touch,
set aside to cool....enjoy,
Will
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"Microphones are not ears,
Loudspeakers are not birds,
A listening room is not nature."
Klas Strandberg
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