> On 16 =CE=91=CF=85=CE=B3 2010, at 11:32 =CF=80.=CE=BC., myles.thompson wr=
ote:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > I'm a complete novice in sound - but am really determined to get
> into wildlife sound recording. However, I'm rather confused with my
> equipment and need a bit of help.
> >
> > I have a Sennheiser 416 and an Emesser ATE 208 figure of 8, an SQN
> mixer and a Fostex recorder and I'm trying to set it up to record
> wildlife using M/S.
> >
> > The output for the two mics is linked with a Y-loop through one XLR
> running into the mixer.
> >
> > The mixer has a switch for M/S. Presumably I should flick this on?
> Does this mean I will get M/S stereo recorded on the Fostex? Or do I
> have to sort out the M/S stereo image in post-production?
> >
> > The other thing I'm wondering is how to configure mixer and recorder
> to work together. The mixer has a master dB dial as well as the dial
> for each channel. The Fostex also has two mix trim dials and a
> recording level dial. So - if I monitor the mixer and manage to get a
> good sound - I'm wondering how to set the Fostex so that it will get
> the best out of the mixer signal. The reason I got the mixer was that
> someone on a forum explained that the pre-amps on the Fostex weren't
> particularly great - and a mixer with quiet would really help.
> >
> > Any help would be appreciated.
> >
> >
>
Hi,
if I was you I would go recording the two M & S track separated and keep
them separate forever in a stereo file with M on channel L and S on
channel R. Every time in the future you will be able to adapt the
wideness of the stereo image as you please and how it fits best for the
current project.
You can use the brilliant free plug-in +matrix from soundhack to manage
your stereo file, included in the freesound bundle:
http://www.soundhack.com/freeware.php
On location you can listen just the M mic to find the golden spot and
then monitor both channel separate or matrixed, as you please, on your
stunning SQN mixer.
Enjoy your professional equipment.
Emanuele
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