I'm testing the MXL 990 Stereo mic and trying to decide whether to keep it (one of the lowest priced stereo mics at $149) or to use two $50 to $70 mono mics together in an w/y pattern to create a stereo signal.
For those that have used both setups, what are the pros and cons?
The pros and cons that come to my mind are:
1) A single stereo mic is a lot simpler to set up, especially for recording at remote locations. One stand, one mount, one dual cable.
2) Two mono mics allow more flexibility in recording different sized groups. Either a dual mic attachment for a single mic stand or two mic stands as well as two cables are required.
What other pros and cons are there for each in your experience? Yes, we are discussing lower cost mics so comparison with $100 to $500 mono mics is not necessary.
For those that have used both setups, what are the pros and cons?
The pros and cons that come to my mind are:
1) A single stereo mic is a lot simpler to set up, especially for recording at remote locations. One stand, one mount, one dual cable.
2) Two mono mics allow more flexibility in recording different sized groups. Either a dual mic attachment for a single mic stand or two mic stands as well as two cables are required.
What other pros and cons are there for each in your experience? Yes, we are discussing lower cost mics so comparison with $100 to $500 mono mics is not necessary.