Hi all,

I'd like to use ortf to stereo record some acoustic instruments (ac
guitar).
But it occured to me that the 3 to 1 rule presents a problem with ortf
- ie. the ortf spec states the cardiod mics are spaced at 7 inches ...
Ok fine ...

Soooo ... with 7 inch mic spread (and following the 3to1 rule)...
doesn't that mean that the guitar MUST be no more than 2 1/3 inches
away from the mics ??
For example , if I chose to place the guitar 1 foot from the mics,
then the rule states that the mic to mic spacing must be at least 3
feet apart . But of course ortf states a 7 inch mic to mic spread ...
aaarrrrgh !!!!

I'm a bit confused how the 3to1 rule really applies to a stereo
technique like ortf .

Any thoughts on this ?

Thanks a ton,
John.