Binaural Recording

[ClaytonH]

Heres a cheep way to get started in Binaural Recording just like Pearl Jam in there album Binaural.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hq3D4YGfyJs

[ZombiCrow]

Was Binaural recorded literally with the binaural mic method? I'd love to read more about that.

[ClaytonH]

yes it was.
creates quite an interesting effect with headphones, actualy designed for headphone use. record by placing two mics 7" apaert (to simulate a persons ears) in a rom and play. simple enough but very cool.

[ZombiCrow]

I went back and listened to the tracks of Binaural that were recorded as such, and I found that coincidentally I actually liked those songs better overall without even knowing what I was listening to. I definitely going to try that technique for recording a full band; it's like mixing before you even record, and that is a great skill to work on.

[seamonkey]

M-S recording can sound really cool. Through headphones, it is just like you're there.
Most dual element condensers have a figure 8 pattern, that and a cardioid and you can dial in all kinds of separation. Anybody recording a live even like a choir or orchestra ought to give it a try.