> When having the need to record a specific sound (bird, coyote, etc.), but=
still wanting to maintain an ambient recording, would adding a parabolic d=
ish mic as a 3rd microphone input and mixed to the center.
Fred,
You've had some sensible advice so far and I hesitate to add more, but I
will. :-)
The phase response of a parabolic reflector is very different from an open=
type mic or mic rig, so sum and difference mixing won't give proper stereo.=
What you need is some way of feeding the parabola equally ro L and R to giv=
e
a centre signal, and use the SASS to get an S difference signal. You won't=
get an even stereo spread across the centre image but you will be able to
adjust the S signal (and stereo spread) later for best results.
One thing I would try would be to minimise the M content from the SASS, and=
I suggest experimenting mounting the SASS behind the parabola using it as a=
baffle to minimise the front sounds. It may not work, but it is worth a try=
is you already have a parabola or can borrow one. If not, experiment first=
with a sheet of cardboard as a front baffle and use any directional mic for=
the M signal.
David Brinicombe
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