Figure 2. Stereo pair plus surround SASS
Mike Sokol Method
When recording concerts, surround-sound guru Mike Sokol often uses a Crown SASS-P MKII
stereo mic aiming toward the audience, feeding the surround channels. The front soundstage is
a multitrack mix of several close-up mics (Figure 3). Because the SASS can handle up to 148 dB
maximum SPL, screaming audiences are no problem.
Figure 3. A surround method by Mike Sokol