Sound fx at 90 or 120 degrees. at DVinfo.net

Allan Black · September 14th, 2009, 05:06 AM

For those using the Sony D50 and similar for stereo ambient sfx, do you favour setting the mics at 90deg. or 120?

Cheers.

Gary Nattrass · September 14th, 2009, 11:03 AM

It depends on what the sound fx is, for ambiences I use 120 but for more spot fx I use 90.

Jimmy Tuffrey · September 15th, 2009, 12:16 PM

Tend to agree with Gary. The wider stereo spread can be reduced if required but not the other way around. For mono stuff I point the mic's forward and then take one side of the recording.

September 14th, 2009, 05:06 AM	#1
Allan Black Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney. Posts: 2,931	Sound fx at 90 or 120 degrees. For those using the Sony D50 and similar for stereo ambient sfx, do you favour setting the mics at 90deg. or 120? Cheers. __________________ Drink more tap water. On admission at Sydney hospitals more than 5% of day patients are de-hydrated.

September 14th, 2009, 11:03 AM	#2
Gary Nattrass Trustee Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cornsay Durham UK Posts: 1,992	It depends on what the sound fx is, for ambiences I use 120 but for more spot fx I use 90. __________________ Over 15 minutes in Broadcast Film and TV production: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1044352/

September 15th, 2009, 12:16 PM	#3
Jimmy Tuffrey Major Player Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bristol U.K. Posts: 244	Tend to agree with Gary. The wider stereo spread can be reduced if required but not the other way around. For mono stuff I point the mic's forward and then take one side of the recording.