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Gear / Technical Help => Ask The Tapers => Topic started by: DewaldV on November 21, 2011, 02:13:57 AM
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Hello Tapers
Allow me to apologize if I posted this in the wrong section. I did look for a "general" category but failed.
Hello from Lydenburg, South Africa! I have been dabbling with recording, especially binaural recording techniques for quite some time.
Looking forward to engaging in discussion on this forum.
Here you can listen to a small sample of a recording I have done a while ago in my local church: http://soundcloud.com/machineghost/die-koekoek-en-die-nagtegaal-h and here: http://soundcloud.com/machineghost/missa-brevis-sancti-benedictus
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Big omni fan here. What mics are you using?
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Welcome to taperssection! This is a great place with a wealth of information...I never stop learning.
Good advice for new members is don't be shy...every person on this list were new members at one time too.
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Welcome to TS. I love binaural recordings so I will check out your soundcloud links!
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I'm only listening at work on cheap computer speakers, but the recording sounds beautiful on those. I'm also curious what mics you're using (and what kind of j-disc for that matter).
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Hot damn, just listened to the second sample...this sounds great!! 8)
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Thanx for the welcome guys!
Those binaural recordings of mine is nothing special actually. I used a pair of dirt-cheap (slightly modded) Beringer C-2 cardioid pencil mics on a 12" Jecklin disc. Using a cardioid on a Jecklin I have found that I get a more focussed binaural image like one would listening live. Interface is a Steinberg MI4 into Cubase.
(http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/tt230/recordplayer33/65161651.jpg)
I have my eyes on some Pearl condenser microphones...
Used to be a technician at a large recording studio here in S Africa
(http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/tt230/recordplayer33/43634563.jpg)
Me at the impressive SSL 4000G+ console (72 mono input)
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Only problem with the above posted recording is that the conductor was a bit "loud"
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Welcome to the boards! Good to see South Africa checking in! ;D
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Welcome to the boards! Good to see South Africa checking in! ;D
Thank you. I only now notice that some of you have already more than 5000 posts! Wow!
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I miss playing with the SSL's. Welcome!
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Nice. A buddy uses a J-disk with great results. I've been using an omni bar with a 3ft (~91 cm) spacing to get a stereo image. To my ears the disk often sounds better, but it can block sightlines at concerts.
I was in Stellenbosch last year. Are you close?
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I was in Stellenbosch last year. Are you close?
Whoza! Stellenbosch is over 1500 kilometers away from where I live. I live in the upper part of South Africa...
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Those recordings really sound good. It's hard to record in a church-often you pick up too much room noise-people breathing, squeaking seats, etc.
Didn't know a Jecklin was any benefit with cards, but it seems to work.
I think the C-2's are underrated, especially for the money. Nothing but rave reviews on the net except for here on taperssection. Musicians seem to love them. I got a pair because they were so cheap (under $60 with a stereo bar & clips) so small and many positive reviews. Used them once so far and the recording came out quite well.
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Those recordings really sound good. It's hard to record in a church-often you pick up too much room noise-people breathing, squeaking seats, etc.
Didn't know a Jecklin was any benefit with cards, but it seems to work.
I think the C-2's are underrated, especially for the money. Nothing but rave reviews on the net except for here on taperssection. Musicians seem to love them. I got a pair because they were so cheap (under $60 with a stereo bar & clips) so small and many positive reviews. Used them once so far and the recording came out quite well.
Agree - but they do have a small bit of a peak that is not kind to all types of recordings.
Yes - who said you cannot use cardioids with a Jecklin? >:D
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Those binaural recordings of mine is nothing special actually. I used a pair of dirt-cheap (slightly modded) Beringer C-2 cardioid pencil mics on a 12" Jecklin disc.
What have you done to mod the C-2s?
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Those binaural recordings of mine is nothing special actually. I used a pair of dirt-cheap (slightly modded) Beringer C-2 cardioid pencil mics on a 12" Jecklin disc.
What have you done to mod the C-2s?
Cleaned the PCB with acetone to remove all the soldering rosin and replaced the electrolytic caps with decent Panasonic brand types. Simple...