> --- On Sat, 7/31/10, Rob Danielson <> wrote:
>
> From: Rob Danielson <>
> Subject: Re: [Nature Recordists] Re: Sennheiser 80x0 series. was
> Infrasound microphone
> To:
> Date: Saturday, July 31, 2010, 11:13 AM
>
>> At 5:16 PM -0700 7/30/10, James Shatto wrote:
>>
>> My current mics are Avenson STO-2's. I feel a bit lucky having
>> stumbled upon these from early on. I saw them for sale used.
>> Couldn't find a sample of them in use that I didn't like. And took
>> the plunge. Unfortunately in use, they tend to be a little light on
>> the low end. All those Tuba players sound like half as many as they
>> should. And the noise floor is pretty noticeable. Otherwise great
>> mics. And very forgiving.
>>
>
>
> Hi James--
>
>
> With your experience of working with mics that have sensitivity of
> 5.25 (mV/Pa) and equivalent noise rating of 28 dB(A), you'll be
> happily surprised with mics that have >17 dB(A) self-noise and higher
> sensitivity.
>
> Before taking the plunge into expensive mics, I'd consider buying a
> pair of AT04022's and start experimenting with array options. Arrays
> make a huge difference and it takes a while to learn what the
> strength and weaknesses of the various options are. The low end
> response of the AT4022's is on par with mkh's. Rob D.
>
Sorry for the delay. As previously stated, at the bottom of every AT mic s=
pec sheet is the clause:
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Avoid leaving the microphone in the open sun or in areas where temperatures=
exceed 110F (43C) for extended periods. Extremely high humidity should al=
so be avoided.
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If it wasn't for the environmental concern, I would very much like a pair o=
f those. But I live in Texas and it's going to be 100F+ everyday this week=
. And my intent is all weather recording. Including rain and/or direct su=
nlight. Not that I've fully figured that one out yet. But I have a few id=
eals. 90%+ of my recorded content happens outdoors.
Don't get me wrong, I am a big fan of AT mics. I've owned 3 of them, and s=
till have two of those. But I live in Texas. And at $500 per channel, tha=
t's a risk I'd rather not take. From what I recall of the MKH mics they're=
rated somewhere near 160F. Or I could be wrong. 110F just doesn't cut it=
where I live. Maybe that's not a real spec and AT is just being cautious.=
But if it is a real spec, that one is a deal breaker.
- James
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