Sony MAS-A100 IP-Based Ceiling Beamforming Microphone - Manual (Page 27)

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Preparation before recording
When you position the linear PCM recorder,
place it so that the microphones point to the
sound source. For accurate recording of
left and right sources, place the linear PCM
recorder with its front side facing upward.
The placement of the linear PCM recorder
and the direction of the microphone depend
on the sound source, the microphone, the
settings of the linear PCM recorder, etc. It is
recommended that you try recording with the
linear PCM recorder in various positions and
settings while taking the characteristics of the
built-in microphones into consideration.
Placement example when
recording a musical performance
using the built-in microphones
While taking the characteristics of the built-
in microphones into consideration, adjust
direction of the linear PCM recorder and the
angle of the microphones.
About the directivity of the built-
in microphones
The built-in microphones are unidirectional.
You can change the directions of the
microphones according to your recording
scene.
When rotating both capsules of the
microphones to face inside (X-Y
position)
The microphone on the right picks up sound
from the left; the microphone on the left picks
up sound from the right.
You can obtain natural and profound
stereo sound recording. This position is
recommended for recording close-by sound
sources such as a solo performance or a
session of two or three people.
However, if you place the microphones too
close to the sound source, please note that
the microphones may pick up the sounds
reversely.
Picks up sound
from the left.
Picks up sound
from the right.
Recording