When you have a good sounding room and good sounding audio source, miking in stereo can add a true sense of dimension and realism to your tracks. There a number of great recording techniques that use two microphones: XY stereo, MS stereo, and ORTF miking are very popular techniques, among others. All of these techniques involve placing two microphones very close to each other. And therein lies one of the problems with stereo miking: stereo miking using one stand for each mic can get pretty awkward; you’ll need to make sure the bases aren’t touching, at least one stand will likely need a boom stand so you can adjust it in relation to the other, and so on.
But there’s an easier way: stereo microphone mounts. Price-wise, these convenient dual mic mounts run the gamut from inexpensive offerings to pricier options. Excellent examples include the Atlas TM-1, the Triad-Orbit IO-Vector, the K&M 23510 adjustable stereo bar, the Sabra Som ST2 and ST4, the Grace Design Spacebar family, and the AEA SMP 17. These mounts make it a breeze to set up stereo microphones.
There’s a lot more knowledge and technique involved in capturing a good stereo image than just getting a stereo mic mount, but having the right equipment will definitely make it easier.