Hi Matthias,
I'd love to hear a pair of MKH-8020s in a proper "winged" array. If
you go that route, would you mind posting a sample recording for us?
Regarding the many different microphone mounting approaches available,
I'd recommend trying those that interest you most and listening
carefully to them. It may take a while, but over time you'll probably
find that differences that seem extremely subtle and confusing at
first will slowly become more apparent to you. And you'll probably
begin to favor one approach over the others.
A few months ago, I finally broke down and built a Jeklin rig for some
indoor recordings that I frequently do. Nice enough stereo image, but
it didn't come close to the clarity, detail and spacial definition
I've come to enjoy from my winged arrays.
The PBB2 approach that Mike Rooke suggested is a worthy alternative
you should consider. These rigs tend to deliver super-clean imaging
and detail. And because the mic capsules are flush to the boundaries,
they tend to "pull in" distant sounds a bit more effectively than the
parallel boundary or winged arrays.
Also keep in mind that although "sound imaging" is the biggest and
most decisive factor, isn't the only one to consider. Issues like
ruggedness, mobility, ease of construction, ease of wind protection,
etc. are also important -- at least to me.
Curt Olson
Matthias Eberl wrote:
> Dear list,
>
> I'm working as a multimedia journalist in germany and I'm just
> beginning to understand the vast field of stereo recordings. Two
> years ago I first stumbled over the fascinating recordings possible
> with the Curt Olsons Rig and its similiar companions and since then
> I'm thinking about building my own stereo rig. Now I had a lucky
> opportunity and in some days I will be the owner of a matched pair
> omnidirectional Sennheiser MKH-8020.
>
> Any advices, which configuration I should take as starting point?
> I'm very impressed by th actual winged Curt Olson Rig, but also
> thought about doing a jecklin disc (like Matt Blaze) or follow David
> Michaels Foam Ball Experiments.
>
> http://www.trackseventeen.com/mic_rigs.html
> http://www.crypto.com/audio/soundscapes/
> http://soundcloud.com/dmichael/sets/stereo-array-testing-mkh3040-
> at4022
>
> The rig will mainly be used for recording urban and interior
> soundscapes.
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