Topic: Is there a SD stereo mic that does Blumlein?

[carlbeck]

I really miss my Blumlein recordings & would love to find a stereo mic with small diaphragms that does Blumlein. I know there are a few LD stereo mics but I tend to prefer SD, also there are an abundance of switchable pattern LD mics that could be used in a stereo pair but I'm really looking for the simplicity of a stereo mic. So, any suggestions out there that I'm unaware of besides the vintage, rather expensive usual suspects?

Have you considered one of our TetraMic ambisonic microphones? When decoded to Blumlein it has the finest Blumlein performance of any mic. It uses 12 mm capsules.

It's small, rugged and very, very flexible. And while it does mono and stereo, it also does full surround, with height, if that's what you want.

Yes Len, I have considered the Tetramic & it looks perfect for my application but for now I've decided to have my C34 repaired, thanks for the suggestion. If my C34 can't be repaired the Tetramic will more than likely be what I purchase.

[Gutbucket]

[snip] he may also be able to install two figure of eight caps & depending on if there is room in the body possibly install a switch to allow me to switch the top cap from figure of eight to card.

That'll make for a good M/S option, relatively simply.  If the switch fits, a three-way instead of a two-way would add the choice of omni Mid as well. Unless there are complications I'm not aware of it shouldn't require additional components other than the wire connections to swap polarizing polarity on the top back capsule rather than just turn it off. 

Thanks for the reminder, I need to return a Peluso P-Stereo microphone to him for service.