MID to Maxi week 3

Microphones Continued....

This week we looked at microphone placement and more specifically stereo pairs:

The below chart outlines the type of set-ups we commonly use and their names:

Please answer the following questions:

1. What is the difference between a "Mono" and "Stereo" recording?
2. Why do we record instruments in "Stereo?
3. Name 3 instruments or groups of instruments that we could record in stereo.
4. What other equipment may we need for this process?

Please reference all of your information appropriately!