From: Curt Olson <>
> I'm currently favoring a simple barrier array (183s mounted
> side-by-side and facing forward on opposite sides of a plywood
> barrier). I like the excellent L/R imaging and rock-solid mono
> compatibility. It also seems to deliver noticeably higher gain than the
> spaced arrays I've tried, but with a slightly hyped high end depending
> on the exact material used. Size of the barrier seems to have a big
> effect on L/R imaging, so it gives a lot of room for tweaking. The two
> biggest problems I would report are: 1) barrier arrays can get bulky;
> 2) handling noise can be "off the charts," and foam padding doesn't
> seem to help much.
What you are describing is a crude Jecklin disk setup. Hunt up info on
that. You'll find there are a bunch of variations.
To take care of handling noise you need some form of suspension between
you and the mic. A solid path carries the sound.
Walt
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