--- In Rob Danielson <> wrote:
>
> At 8:41 PM +0000 11/27/07, ritualdik wrote:
> >I'm considering getting this (switchable dynamic + condenser) for use
> >with my M-Audio Microtrack 24/96, to record outdoor ambient sounds and
> >close-up indoor stuff as well.
> >
> >Any opinions about this mic's quality and suitability to the intended
> >tasks?
> >
> >Thanks,
> >RD
>
> Interesting concept.
> http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/wired_mics/c45c0dda459dad08/
> Perhaps the idea behind the two capsules is to get extended dynamic
> range from the dynamic element and high-end "bite" on the slap from
> the condenser element. Has two outputs. I guess it would require four
> channels to record stereo.
>
> I see that the self-noise for the condenser element is rated at 68
> dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa or 26dB(A). The sensitivity is 3.5 mV)/Pa.
> Self-noise of 16dB(A) and sensitivity of at least 10mV/Pa might be
> regarded as borderline performance for recording ambience in quiet
> locations. There are always surprises but it seems unlikely this will
> be one. Very well suited for loud sounds,.. 148 dB SPL. On the
> other hand, I'd like to see better low-end response in a mic for a
> bass drum,.. Rob D.
>
> --
>
>
>
Thanks for the very informative post, Rob. Your analysis of what
makes it not particularly well-suited for ambient sounds was most
helpful to me.
Do you have any recommendations for good ambient mikes that are
reasonably cheap?
-Jer
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