Uploaded August 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video, I show you how to use a mid-side recording technique to get more stereo width from your recordings.
This is especially useful when you want to get mono-compatible stereo width from a single performance. It's also not as complex as it looks, the tutorial only takes a few minutes and then I go on to discuss more advanced concepts. This topic is often made more complex than it needs to be, but to get started you'll need:
1 microphone to record in cardioid mode (Mid)
1 microphone to record in figure 8 mode (Side)
+ Audio Interface, Cables, Computer
(Many portable audio recorders are capable of decoding Mid Side recordings, so check your gear!)
Remember that no matter which technique you use, placing the microphones should be done by ear each time to suit your instrument, playing style and room acoustics - if it sounds good, it's probably good!
Michael
0:00 - Intro
0:22 - Recording Process
1:35 - Processing
3:10 - End of the tutorial and sound demos
3:20 -Discussion about Mid Side and Polarity
I am using Beyerdynamic DT1990 pro headphones in this video
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In this video, I show you how to use a mid-side recording technique to get more stereo width from your recordings.
This is especially useful when you want to get mono-compatible stereo width from a single performance. It's also not as complex as it looks, the tutorial only takes a few minutes and then I go on to discuss more advanced concepts. This topic is often made more complex than it needs to be, but to get started you'll need:
1 microphone to record in cardioid mode (Mid)
1 microphone to record in figure 8 mode (Side)
+ Audio Interface, Cables, Computer
(Many portable audio recorders are capable of decoding Mid Side recordings, so check your gear!)
Remember that no matter which technique you use, placing the microphones should be done by ear each time to suit your instrument, playing style and room acoustics - if it sounds good, it's probably good!
Michael
0:00 - Intro
0:22 - Recording Process
1:35 - Processing
3:10 - End of the tutorial and sound demos
3:20 -Discussion about Mid Side and Polarity
I am using Beyerdynamic DT1990 pro headphones in this video
🌍 My Website / Contact / Hire me - michaelwynneaudio.com
🎧 Become a member of this channel: youtube.com/channel/UCIcCXe3iWo6lq-iWKV40Oug/join
🎧 Patreon (Exclusive benefits): patreon.com/inthemix
🎧 My Sound Banks / Preset Packs - https://inthemix.store
📱 Join My Free Discord - discord.com/invite/inthemix
💸 Save money on DistroKid if you sign up through my custom link - distrokid.com/vip/inthemix
#recording #mixing #musicproduction
