Do an internet search using the phrase "stereo recording techniques". There are a vast number of articles describing different microphone placement and their impact on stereo sound reproduction.
Image depth
Can anyone offer a technical explanation of how a stereo system recreates image depth? Why are some center images behind the speakers, and others in front of the speakers, for example.
Should there be any depth to a mono recording, or should the image be directly in line with the speakers?
Should there be any depth to a mono recording, or should the image be directly in line with the speakers?