tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34251229.post116655330608202060..comments2023-04-10T05:37:03.480-07:00Comments on DIY Stereo Boundary Mics: Stereo vs. Mono. Is it worth it? By Anna KrutzikRob D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11023542829582569718noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34251229.post-1166945675162171022006-12-23T23:34:00.000-08:002006-12-23T23:34:00.000-08:00Hi Anna-The "wrap" of the semi-chaotic low frequen...Hi Anna-<BR/><BR/>The "wrap" of the semi-chaotic low frequencies working different patterns on our left and right ears can be instantly recognized can"t it? Its one reason I often say that the background tracks can do the most "work" in a soundtrack if you'll give them a chance.<BR/><BR/>I agree with you that this low Hz "presence" is as important as the nail strikes to the stereo imagery we recorded. Its likely the low frequencies would be even more important after the machinery next door shut down and we made some low frequency sounds to test the stereo imaging of the room by the rigs. <BR/><BR/><BR/>Its fun to see how one tries to move the sounds around even with the mono track. I bet the urge would be even more pronounced if there was a single figure moving around the field- or a figure moving towards and away from the viewer and just change the foreground volume relative to a constant mono background. We've known how to create "space" in mono for many years.<BR/><BR/> <BR/>I and several others agree with you that the imagining on the left side of the stereo field is far less defined. I'm guessing, and only guessing, that the simpler, open rectangular shape of the room behind the sounds on the right encoded the reflections on that side more informingly. The left side has intruding shapes-- some that create very efficent reflections and others that send the sound off in a whole new direction (like at 8). The sounds at 8 appeared to be coming from 12 in many tests. I also noticed that in many tests the "movement" from 12 to 1 was very pronounced. I can't explain this, but I suspect the orientation of the backwall behind 12 snd 1 was playing a big role. <BR/><BR/>I had a great time learming more stuff to think about when creating a Stereo image. You did a great job at keeping all of your channels open and staying ontop of your classwork. Best, Rob D.Rob D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11023542829582569718noreply@blogger.com