Re: Any conclusion on WL183 and (loud) bass?

[Dan Dugan <>]

digidandy, you wrote:

>Sorry for bringing up the WL183 again... ;)

One of my favorite topics.

>But I remember someone saying they had experienced problems when using
>the WL183s with loud(ish) bass sources, and I was wondering if this is
>a problem that can be expected to be encountered a lot?
>
>I will mostly be using the mics for normal-to-loud sound sources, so
>I'm depending on steady bass response.
>
>Will a battery box or similar take care of the problem (if indeed
>there is one?)?

With a Sharp MD-MT90, I've recorded thunder (mic volume at L-8) and
Beethoven's 9th Symphony (L-3), and in neither case did the mic clip.
I expect a battery box will give more headroom, but I'd be sure to
wear earplugs in any place where you'd need it!

-Dan Dugan


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