Emesser for FX recording.

[Matt]

Hello Everyone,

 

I have a shoot coming up where I'm thinking the Emesser would be a good choice.  I'd like to provide both mono and stereo files to post and the M/S configuration seems like the way to go.  Just wondering, has anyone used the Emesser with a shotgun microphone?  Or do you need to use it with a hyper-cardioid or cardioid microphone?  Or does it matter as far as the stereo image is concerned?  

 

Thoughts?  Opinions?

 

-Matt

[jozzafunk]

I've used one with a MKH60 a few times with ok results, but then I'm not a fan of M/S stereo, I think it just sounds odd.  I've tried cutting it into atmos tracks in post and to my ears stereo tracks recorded xy or ab sounded much better

[jozzafunk]

Actually it was a cmit not a 60, and the post boys said they liked it.  Check out this link for a decent comparison  http://www.hauptmikrofon.de/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=78%3Aatmotest&catid=3%3Akurzmeldungen&Itemid=87

[Christian Spaeth]

You can definitely use an Emesser with a shotgun mic and get good results. I don't find it to sound odd but of course if accurate the stereo imaging is of high importance, then a discrete stereo setup (XY/ORTF/AB) will be more suitable. If stereo is more of a bonus, and you mainly need a portable setup that will fit into your blimp then MS will be fine. However, if you can get in close to the sound source then I don't think there is much need for a shotgun, so a hyper or even a cardioid might be a good alternative (and it will improve the stereo image).

[Richard Thomas]

From what I hear the newer version (ATE208) is a lot better, especially concerning self-noise.