Topic: Studio Projects LSD2 fluffing

[bhtoque]

I was reading the outdoor Blumlein thread and wondered how good the standard windscreen was, and whether I need to go shopping for dead rat fur. Experiences?

The stock screen does not cut it outside. I made a rat for mine and got much better results.

JAson

[vwmule]

question about omini mode: how would I configure the capsules for regular outdoor PA recording and would that change for onstage?

[Nick's Picks]

I can't see running coincident omnis together as resulting in anything more than a mono signal.  that said, an omni and a figure of 8 in M-S mode would work well.

if you are outside and wanting to run omnis, as I believe Craig said...., just run blumlein.  its the most "air" you can catch really (w/that mic).

[alienbobz]

Just got mine today. Few questions - which controls work for each of the capsules (not sure how to word that)? Just to clarify, does the front controls (the side with the Studio Projects logo) for polar pattern and amp work for the bottom or top capsule? My gut is telling me bottom for front, back for top. Couldn't find it in manual. Also, how long is the calbe? Seems about 20'. Just wanted to know. Looking forward to playing with this tomorrow.

[Nick's Picks]

you got it right.  front=bottom, back=top

top is supposed to be the right channel

cable is '20

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how would Blumlein work with this mic? both caps at omni, but spaced 60-90 degrees? thanks.

[Ryan Sims]

Wouldn't that be both caps at Figure 8 and 90?

[dnsacks]

yep, blumlein is crossed figure 8 mics at 90 degrees.

[§†∑∫åµÞ≥¥]

yep, blumlein is crossed figure 8 mics at 90 degrees.

ok, thanks.

90 degrees like this: X

or 90 degrees like this: +

in relation to the sound source?

[Nick's Picks]

likeada X

[aberg]

Hey Nick, got your 660 yet? Did you get the w-mod version?

[Nick's Picks]

nope, not yet.
going w/the ol' straight dope ACM for now.

[RebelRebel]

and make sure that you are far enough away so that the array is able to fit the entire ensemble in that radius..too close to the source(even if all are in the radius), and the spread will be unnatural......also , technically , the loudspeakers in your listening space need to be at 90 degrees to enjoy the full benefit of blumlein recording.. a real quick trick that I learned from a mentor of mine i is to stick a finger (or earphone) over one ear, and move around until you can find an area where the balance and tone sits perfectly.What this does is prevent your brain from doing binaural processing, which changes your sense of the direct/reverberant sound ratio...an excellent tool for getting the right placement!

yep, blumlein is crossed figure 8 mics at 90 degrees.

ok, thanks.

90 degrees like this: X

or 90 degrees like this: +

in relation to the sound source?

[§†∑∫åµÞ≥¥]

and make sure that you are far enough away so that the array is able to fit the entire ensemble in that radius..too close to the source(even if all are in the radius), and the spread will be unnatural......also , technically , the loudspeakers in your listening space need to be at 90 degrees to enjoy the full benefit of blumlein recording.. a real quick trick that I learned from a mentor of mine i is to stick a finger (or earphone) over one ear, and move around until you can find an area where the balance and tone sits perfectly.What this does is prevent your brain from doing binaural processing, which changes your sense of the direct/reverberant sound ratio...an excellent tool for getting the right placement!

yep, blumlein is crossed figure 8 mics at 90 degrees.

ok, thanks.

90 degrees like this: X

or 90 degrees like this: +

in relation to the sound source?

thanks Teddy. you're a wealth of knowledge as usual!

[RebelRebel]

No problem man, once you get into blumlein, you may find other configs inferior!. I know that I prefer it every time in a good room!

and make sure that you are far enough away so that the array is able to fit the entire ensemble in that radius..too close to the source(even if all are in the radius), and the spread will be unnatural......also , technically , the loudspeakers in your listening space need to be at 90 degrees to enjoy the full benefit of blumlein recording.. a real quick trick that I learned from a mentor of mine i is to stick a finger (or earphone) over one ear, and move around until you can find an area where the balance and tone sits perfectly.What this does is prevent your brain from doing binaural processing, which changes your sense of the direct/reverberant sound ratio...an excellent tool for getting the right placement!

yep, blumlein is crossed figure 8 mics at 90 degrees.

ok, thanks.

90 degrees like this: X

or 90 degrees like this: +

in relation to the sound source?

thanks Teddy. you're a wealth of knowledge as usual!