microphone patterns and techniques

Question 1

what is the coincident (XY) mic technique?

Answer 1

when two cardioid mics are angled at a 90 degree angle

Question 2

give one benefit and one drawback of the coincident technique

Answer 2

+ no phase issues
- but a narrower stereo image

Question 3

what is the coincident technique used for?

Answer 3

• guitars
• vocals
• room sound

Question 4

what is the spaced pair (A/B) technique?

Answer 4

• 2 omnidirectional or cardioid mics positioned 1 - 3 feet apart

Question 5

give one benefit and one drawback of the spaced pair technique

Answer 5

+ super wide stereo image
- prone to phase problems

Question 6

what is the spaced pair technique used for?

Answer 6

• piano
• drums
• orchestra

Question 7

what is the mid-side mic technique?

Answer 7

• a cardioid mic and a figure of 8 mic set up at 90 degrees to one another

Question 8

give one benefit and one drawback of the mid-side technique

Answer 8

+ fully mono compatible
- needs post processing

Question 9

what is the mid side technique used for?

Answer 9

• vocals with room