4. Re: Reference question

["John Hartog" hartogj]

--- In  Bernie Krause <> wrote:

> Let's say we have 10 recordists at a site recording the same thing
> for the same period of time. Each one uses one favorite  technique.
> Represented are systems that include XY, SASS, ORTF, mono, MS, an
> Aachen head (one of the most elaborate and expensive binaural systems =

> there is), Telinga stereo, Blumlein,  OSS, N.O.S., etc. In the end,
> which recorded result is "realistic?" More accurately, isn't the
> result, then -- given that any one recording is a mere abstraction
> from the complex whole -- more of an "impression?"

I think this is called "perspective." Each technique has potential to
reveal a meaningful perspective and a realistic impression of the
setting.

John Hartog