--- In Walter Knapp <>
wrote:
> 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
>
I don't think he is. Sounds more like a conventional pzm barrier.
Nothing is more crude than a Jecklin disk and any modification will
likely be an improvement over the commercial design. I am still
waiting to hear from anyone that says they like the sound of that
setup for soundfields more than a couple feet away compared to
anything else. I like barriers but imho the Jecklin is poorly spendt
time to build on your own and a big mistake to buy.
Rich
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