Topic: Gear comp: DPA 4060 / Church-Audio CA-1 (& Edirol R-09 / Tascam Dr2d)

[Gutbucket]

Thanks for the response data, Chris.

I do notice some directionality in the highest frequency regions with both of these mics.  They were mounted with the bodies touching, pointed in the same direction and gaffer taped down.  Angles were very close but could be off enough to hear.  Orienting them identically is a slight challenge since the 4060 with grid is end addressed, the CA-1 side addressed.

Both pairs were pseudo boundary mounted on small curved baffles at an ~ +/-45 degree mic angle..


..that is to say gaffer taped to the hard toes of old-school leather hiking boots, cables run through the laces- the most effective format for this venue to get them close to the souce without interference from surrounding objects or passing bakery patrons.  For other more inspired and energetic dates with a better balance between instrument levels, this unorthodox front row technique has been a cream puff, or a chocolate croissant if you'd prefer.