Quote Originally Posted by hermanv
After reading some of the precending discussions, I found this web site which helps illustrate some of the techniques in a way that at least I can understand.

http://www.tape.com/Bartlett_Article...echniques.html

Sir Terence; in an earlier post you said that centering a sole vocalist using conventional miking (by which I assume to be A and B miking using two microphones seperated by around 6-12 feet) would be most difficult. I think I see how that could lead to trouble.

Can you or JoeE SP9 explain (assuming it can be done in a format (short) compatible with a forum) why this problem also exists for the coincident microphone techniques, especially the MS (mid-side) three mike arrangement? From looking at the drawings and reading the description one might assume that this technique would excell at centering a soloist.
I never said there was a problem. I think your assumptions are correct. Some of the greatest recordings of all time were done with three mikes and no panning or processing whatsoever. I refer to the "living presence" recordings. Recording in this manner requires that the musicians play everything in a live manner with no re or overdubbing or sweetening in the studio.