Talking of infrasound, heres a snippet from a recording I made last night d=
uring a passing storm:
http://soundcloud.com/urlme/plane-and-thunder
Use the down arrow in the player to grab the FLAC for analysis purposes.
PIPMICS, capsules mounted just near the ears of a Sennheiser MZK2002 dummy =
head, or in many regards an artefact from the 80's.
Hows the low end response?
Recorder: Sony D50.
BR
Mike.
--- In Dan Dugan <> wrote:
>
> >> 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 m=
ic spec sheet is the clause:
> >
> > -----
> > Avoid leaving the microphone in the open sun or in areas where temperat=
ures exceed 110F (43C) for extended periods. Extremely high humidity shoul=
d also be avoided.
> > -----
> >
> > If it wasn't for the environmental concern, I would very much like a pa=
ir of 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 direc=
t sunlight. Not that I've fully figured that one out yet. But I have a fe=
w ideals. 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, a=
nd still have two of those. But I live in Texas. And at $500 per channel,=
that's a risk I'd rather not take. From what I recall of the MKH mics the=
y're rated somewhere near 160F. Or I could be wrong. 110F just doesn't cu=
t it where I live. Maybe that's not a real spec and AT is just being cauti=
ous. But if it is a real spec, that one is a deal breaker.
>
> I have six AT-3032s plus two extra capsules (the threads are glued but th=
ey can be removed...). I usually leave them out overnight in the recording =
location. Of the nine or ten capsules I have had experience with three or f=
our have developed sputters when cold or damp. They will replace them in th=
e warranty period (don't wrench the capsules off till the warranty expires)=
. I think last time I bought a capsule only they charged $70 for it.
>
> -Dan
>
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