clint...
Most often in dual mic stereo arrays you want matched mics.
Therefore...2 omnis or 2 cardiods, etc. Not one of each. Your
Sennheiser ME62 would be great with another one just like it.
Sometimes mics of the same model made years apart have different
signal outputs which can make them less than perfect for recording as
a pair. This is because one mic will output a stronger signal than
the other at the same gain level and the recording may be skewed
toward that mic. You'd have to correct this in post.
Omnis are great for stereo recording. You can get a lot of different
sounds from them. You'll most likely want to make a barrier between
them. There's one called a Jecklin Disc which is just a simple
barrier, often covered with foam or something soft, to keep the sounds
going to each mic discrete. Google it our look in the archives for
more info. There are many other arrays. SASS, A-B, XY, ORTF. Some
of those would need directional mics instead of omnis.
Certainly with two separate mics you have more flexibility. Of course
a single point stereo mic is easier to carry around and set up. Also
a single point stereo mic will have the mic caps matched already so
you don't have to worry about that. And the caps are usually fixed in
a stereo array so you don't have to mess with that either. So it's
easier, but less versatile.
You'll have to gauge those factors for yourself.
Re: phantom power. Any preamp that offers phantom power is usually
marked 48v phantom power and should provide the proper voltage. You
shouldn't have to worry about that too much. You'll learn what it
sounds like when your mics aren't getting enough power to them. AFAIK
the M-Audio Microtrack offers phantom power but it's only 32 volts or
something and therefore doesn't fully power the cap of the mic....this
is something to avoid.
Danny
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> Hi folks,
> I would like to know the best way to go about stereo
> recording...whether to buy a stereo mic someone could suggest or
> useing two which is a bit more difficult in a Rycote windscreen set
> up. I have bought myself a sennheiser k6 with 62/66/67 and now
> considering a second k6 power unit and another 62. would this
> combination be satisfacory for recording stereo ambience? or can I mix
> and match different mics eg: a k6 with 66 and a second k6 with 62,or
> even a different brand of mic without too much trouble? I would also
> like to know how important it is to use mics that rely on phantom
> power to match the same power useage from each xlr outputjack. Going
> the single stereo mic route and with an unlimited budget i would like
> to buy a couple of sennheiser MKH800!! in my dreams, but in reality
> it's more like an MKH70 or similar,maybe some recomendations here
> please on good stereo mics. I realize there are a lot more variables
> but just to hear from members what stereo mics they may be using for
> there purposes would be helpful. To the members that posted the
> articles on cables recently many thanks...I found that very helpful
> and will eventually make my own stereo cables also.
>
> greetings all
> clint williams
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