Mono v. Stereo recording

[TEERS]

Thanks Hixmix. Once again, I see listening is the tell tale sign. That is what I usually do, but I'm so new it is hard to tell if it's right or wrong at this point.

One other question: Can you pan a stereo track or would you even want to:

Thanks again.

 

[TEERS]

Is there a particular instance when one is better than the other? I am very new to recording and am unsure of the logic behind which to use. Thanks for your help.

Matt

 

[hixmix]

Do you have a "mono" switch on your mixing console?
Use it and your ears to compare stereo vs. mono.
Stereo gives more of a sense of spatial separation.

Some musicians find it easier to lay down tracks while listening to the mix in mono. For me, it depends on the song I'm mixing.

 

[hixmix]

Yes and yes. But in most cases you probobly won't.

[This message has been edited by hixmix (edited 03-02-2000).]