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Re: dynamic microphones

Subject: Re: dynamic microphones
From: "Curt Olson" flipov411
Date: Sun Mar 4, 2007 7:26 pm ((PST))
Gianni wrote:

> Hi all again,
>       I found dynamic microphones that claim a -53dB sensitivity, much
> higher than normal dynamics, to make noise-free recordings. To learn
> more about them: http://www.heilsound.com/amateur/pr-40.htm
>
> Anyone has had some experience about those microphones for recording
> quiet sounds ? With the declared sensitivity and what we know about
> preamplifiers'
> noise, there is some way to judge their suitability for our typical
> needs ?

Klas replied:

> Why not, Gianni? A lot has happened on the magneto market and not much
> experimenting has taken place. This could be a hit.

I contacted Heil a few weeks ago asking them to consider building a
dynamic omni similar to their studio cardioids. Being a less-is-more
kind of guy, I keep nursing the notion that high-quality dynamics could
greatly simplify things in the field -- if the compromises would ever
become tolerable.

Curt Olson





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