Not that I invented it, but I remember writing about this technique in the 90s. The thinner sound of the omni compared to the cardioid close-to can nicely separate the backgrounds from the lead. The extra ambience might be in play too. DM
The cardioid capsule captures more focused sound in both cases. This test does not mention the distance from the microphone which seems to be a lot in both cases and less than ideal for a space with such unsuitable acoustics.
Very good video. i use omni overhead for latin percussion when mic channels are at a premium. One omni hanging above will get everything. My Shure KSM 141 is very smooth on omni and helps tame high end transients such as cymbals, timbales, and wind chimes.
This is a good example. I usually use cardiod for lead vocals and omni for background vocals. Same with lead vs rhythm tracks and instruments.
Not that I invented it, but I remember writing about this technique in the 90s. The thinner sound of the omni compared to the cardioid close-to can nicely separate the backgrounds from the lead. The extra ambience might be in play too. DM
The cardioid capsule captures more focused sound in both cases. This test does not mention the distance from the microphone which seems to be a lot in both cases and less than ideal for a space with such unsuitable acoustics.
Very good video. i use omni overhead for latin percussion when mic channels are at a premium. One omni hanging above will get everything. My Shure KSM 141 is very smooth on omni and helps tame high end transients such as cymbals, timbales, and wind chimes.
Wonderful 👏🏼 very useful. Thanks for the effort
You're welcome.
Never expected Wordsworth here lol Great comparison
Very useful, thanks for posting this Vid' confirmed a lot of what I suspected :)
Gracias.
I’m surprised the cardioid did as well off-axis as it did