2 Tracks in n-Track?

[LooneyTune]

Has anyone ever tried recording to n-track using the "record stereo to two mono tracks" option?

I'm thinking if I pan left on my vocals at the board, and pan right with the instruments (line in-bass and guitar, ambient drums). I might be able to get two tracks for the price of one?

Just wondering if anyone has tried it.

Thanks!

 

[Garry Sharp]

You get just the same result by recording a stereo track and splitting it to two monos. Depending on your mixer I think you will get leakage even with hard L and R panning. But it doesn't cost anything to try - let us know what happens and what kit you used.

 

[Slackmaster2K]

Sure, that's how most people do it. In fact, soundcards with more inputs (4,8, etc) have their mono inputs grouped into stereo pairs...so you do the stereo->2 tracks option 99% of the time.

Slackmaster 2000

 

[LooneyTune]

Thanks for the feedback!