Acoustic Guitar 2 mics, Mono or Stereo

[seldomsober]

Hi there

I know the mono/stereo question is common, but I haven't found an answer to this specific question. I'm finding that using a large diaphragm condenser mic by the soundhole with a small diaphragm near the bridge gives a really good sound on my acoustic guitar. As I prepare to record "for real" my inclination is to record two separate mono tracks, not one stereo track. Does that sound right or am I way off? Seems like I could have more and better mixing control between the two different mics with the separate tracks. Thanks for your help!

 

[mjbphotos]

Definitely one mic per track, then you have all the options to mix them later.

 

[mixsit]

.. my inclination is to record two separate mono tracks, not one stereo track. Does that sound right or am I way off? Seems like I could have more and better mixing control between the two different mics with the separate tracks.

Yeah same here. Same for kit pairs and such. Although there's plugs that'll do it I like the flexibility particularly for the ease of having balance + panning. Down side is double the plugs and routing otherwise.
In Sonar (any app I expect) I have 'group-linked' dual-mono track faders set in templates, and reverse-link on the pans for one-knob width control for tracks dedicated 'stereo pairs'.

 

[seldomsober]

Thanks, guys!