Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Recording sound effects with an M/S rig is by far my favorite way to achieve versatile recordings. Whether you want a mono file or a wide capture, this setup can deliver both with ease. I recently shot a full guide on recording SFX with the M/S technique, which includes a look at popular rigs by Schoeps and Sennheiser, along with a more affordable solution that's currently in my setup.
0:00 Intro
1:19 Basics of M/S
2:33 Examples
4:02 Microphones
5:30 Popular M/S rigs
8:27 My rig
12:05 Field recorder
The articles I mention in the video:
soundonsound.com/sound-advice/q-how-does-mid-sides-recording-actually-work
schoeps.de/en/knowledge/knowledge-base/aufnahmetechniken/ms.html
My virtual Instruments:
sonoracinematic.com
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Recording sound effects with an M/S rig is by far my favorite way to achieve versatile recordings. Whether you want a mono file or a wide capture, this setup can deliver both with ease. I recently shot a full guide on recording SFX with the M/S technique, which includes a look at popular rigs by Schoeps and Sennheiser, along with a more affordable solution that's currently in my setup.
0:00 Intro
1:19 Basics of M/S
2:33 Examples
4:02 Microphones
5:30 Popular M/S rigs
8:27 My rig
12:05 Field recorder
The articles I mention in the video:
soundonsound.com/sound-advice/q-how-does-mid-sides-recording-actually-work
schoeps.de/en/knowledge/knowledge-base/aufnahmetechniken/ms.html
My virtual Instruments:
sonoracinematic.com
Subscribe to our newsletter and grab Magnetica REDUX here: bit.ly/3ekgVgM
Grab Aria Libera for free here: bit.ly/3f6SmUJ
Follow me on:
Instagram: @the_mastroianni
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/alessandromastroianni
