Curtis tries ASMR and mid-side stereo recording
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In this episode we try something a little different: attempting to record some ASMR with a stereo recoding technique called mid-side (M/S) stereo. You use a cardioid or super-cardioid directional microphone aimed at the primary sound source plus a figure eight polar pattern mic to pick up sound to the sides. You combine them together in post using a clever technique that allows you to adjust how wide the stereo field seems. Let’s have a listen to my (very mediocre) ASMR stereo recording!
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Index
00:00 Hello
00:15 What is ASMR
01:12 Mid/side stereo microphone setup
02:12 Why are doing ASMR and mid side recording?
03:27 My original video failed
03:40 Failure opens new opportunities for mid side recording
04:37 Some ASMR sounds
05:24 How does mid side recording work?
05:55 Mid side in post production — what to do
06:27 Why does Curtis wear Eddie Bauer jackets?
06:47 Foam microphone cover ASMR
07:09 When something doesn’t work, you try something else
07:30 Flexing with expensive microphones
07:49 A confession
08:46 Please buy my courses