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
Big omni fan here. What mics are you using?
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.
Welcome to TS. I love binaural recordings so I will check out your soundcloud links!
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).
Hot damn, just listened to the second sample...this sounds great!! 8)
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)
Only problem with the above posted recording is that the conductor was a bit "loud"
Welcome to the boards! Good to see South Africa checking in! ;D
Quote from: Myco on November 22, 2011, 07:51:20 AM
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!
I miss playing with the SSL's. Welcome!
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?
Quote from: bryonsos on November 22, 2011, 10:07:02 AM
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...
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.
Quote from: fmaderjr on November 22, 2011, 01:36:28 PM
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
Quote from: DewaldV on November 22, 2011, 06:30:18 AM
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?
Quote from: JBou on November 22, 2011, 10:04:16 PM
Quote from: DewaldV on November 22, 2011, 06:30:18 AM
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...