Re: mid-side micing question



genericaudioperson@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote in news:1125896404.764742.89830
@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:

> hello,
>
> let's say you were recording mid-side, but the side walls were
> asymmetrical in some way (different distances from each other, windows
> on one side, etc.). would this totally screw up the mid-side
> recording?
>
> basically, i'm wondering if side-wall symmetry is an essential
> ingredient to a quality mid-side recording.

Short answer: No.

Long answer: Ask your ears. Listen for odd reflections, level imbalance,
or change in timbre. If all that's OK, you're good. If not, move around
until what you hear is what you want to record and park your mics there.
.



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