--- In Rob Danielson <> wrote:
>
> Thanks a ton Rich! Actually, the blend is sound elements with high
> water trickles and low rumbles is quite useful. What was your record
> gain on the MD recorder? Was it the same for both recordings?
>
> I took two, 2 second segments from each test that seemed the most
> similar in level and made a quicktime movie with a spectral display
> for each. I briefly dissolved the two graphs at the transition point.
> You can see what you describe: the greater warmth/lower mid range and
> upper bass "roar" of the ME-62 and the lifted high end of the 183's.
> Also the frequency and output differences between the 183 caps are
> there.
>
> Movie, full 16 bit uncompressed (4mb) (the hi end differences better
> are more audible)
> http://www.uwm.edu/~type/Mic%20Preamps/CompareSennME62_Shure183_Lrg.mov
>
>
> Movie, compressed sound (277K)
> http://www.uwm.edu/~type/Mic%20Preamps/CompareSennME62_Shure183_Sm.mov
>
> Rob D.
>
Gain was manual and set about mid level. I switched the plugs as fast
as I could between mics. Neither the loudest highs or lows were on
axis for either mic.
But take care in evaluating this test because I have heard;
"Rich sometimes has trouble distinguishing between his imagination or
agenda and reality. One has to filter what he says as a result."
Rich Peet
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