DIDJERIDU Digest 128
Date: Wed, 5 Apr 1995 09:33:16 +48000
From: Toyoji Tomita
The first thing to consider about microphones is condenser vs/
dynamic.
Condenser microphones are, to my taste, too "accurate"...too
clean for
the didjeridu. They're also much more fragile -- something to
consider
when placing the microphone close (within 8") of the end of the
instrument...
My favorite mic has been a Sennheiser (I forgot the number),
which has a
cardioid pattern, giving a nice bass boost which can be adjusted
by
pointing it at different angles.
Recently, the Mills' Ensemble has been doing some 'live
rehearsal'
recordings where a couple of Beyer (ribbon) mics have been used.
These
have a much 'cleaner' sound than the Sennheisers - but not
objectionable.
I'm thinking of changing my preferences...
Speaking of changing preferences: I think I'm moving away from
the
"close mic boost the bass so the rafters shake" sound. Those old
Trevor
Jones field recordings still echo in my soul...
toyoji
(toyoji@mills.edu)
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