XY Mode

Using two microphones can create a stereo effect that closely copies the effect of our human ears. There are several ways to do this, in terms of ‘stereo set ups’ and can often be set up in mixer controls too, like Mid Side as an example. This is explained in more detail below:

If you imagine that you are listening to a sound and you turn your head, you will notice the sound spatially changing from one side to the other. Our two ears allow us to perceive where sound is coming from and also hear in much more detail compared to one straight mono, single source sound.