Add a second microphone and the recording can get measurably worse. The rule that prevents it is one number, and understanding where the number comes from tells you exactly when you are allowed to break it.
One microphone on one source is a straightforward situation. Add a second microphone anywhere in the same room and something new appears that neither mic has on its own, and it is capable of making the result worse than either alone.
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