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Title: dpa 406x question
Post by: Tyler McGhee on May 26, 2005, 11:06:09 AM
the 4060 is a high sensitivity mic
while the 4061 is a low sensitivity mic.

does this mean that the 4060 can handle higher sound levels before distorting while
the 61 doesn't do as well in those situations?ß
Title: Re: dpa 406x question
Post by: macdaddy on May 26, 2005, 11:07:18 AM
other way around...
Title: Re: dpa 406x question
Post by: Tyler McGhee on May 26, 2005, 11:14:41 AM
gotcha.  thanks!!
Title: Re: dpa 406x question
Post by: Thom Joad on May 26, 2005, 12:26:54 PM
FWIW, I put my 4060's to the test at the first Mr. Crowes Garden show earlier this year.  I had them HRTF, and was about 6 rows back from the stage.  I'm not sure since I had my hearing aids turned off, but it had to be ~115-120 db for most of the show.  Ran 4060>Nuemann BS48i-2 Power Supply>Gmini400.  Recording came out really nice with no distortion or clipping at all.  YMMV
Title: Re: dpa 406x question
Post by: MattD on May 26, 2005, 12:32:33 PM
since I had my hearing aids turned off, but it had to be ~115-120 db for most of the show

As a fellow hearing aid user, I implore you to purchase and use earplugs at concerts.
Title: Re: dpa 406x question
Post by: macdaddy on May 26, 2005, 01:03:52 PM
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FWIW, I put my 4060's to the test at the first Mr. Crowes Garden show earlier this year.  I had them HRTF, and was about 6 rows back from the stage.  I'm not sure since I had my hearing aids turned off, but it had to be ~115-120 db for most of the show.  Ran 4060>Nuemann BS48i-2 Power Supply>Gmini400.  Recording came out really nice with no distortion or clipping at all.  YMMV
i have not had a distortion or clipping problem, either, and i have taped some pretty loud stuff...

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since I had my hearing aids turned off, but it had to be ~115-120 db for most of the show

As a fellow hearing aid user, I implore you to purchase and use earplugs at concerts.

i never go to a concert without them.

+t for the reminders.
Title: Re: dpa 406x question
Post by: Tyler McGhee on May 26, 2005, 01:09:27 PM
thanks fellas for the info...+t's all around!