Audio Technica AT2050 demo
Just obtained this microphone.
WARNING: Sloppy morning no fucks given drumming ahead. I seriously gave zero fucks.
https://soundcloud.com/geoffhodsman/at2050-drum-demoFirst clip is omni mode in front of the kit. I really dig this sound.
Second is cardioid, same position. A familiar sound.
From there there are three takes of stereo mode, getting closer to the kit each time. I am unsure if the phase is working out in stereo. Isn't it suppose to like, sound good? Or does it really need a mid mic to make it sound 'okay'? The stereo mic takes sound great if I don't flip the polarity.
I feel like there is a 'crushing feeling' coming in on the left. Maybe because the drum kit has a wall to its left and empty space to its right. Or maybe the mic isn't so good at this. I dunno.
Note: Interesting how since Soundcloud gives a mono image of the waveform, the stereo bits appear silent.