Hello David:
Thanks for your kind words and for sending the link featuring the sexy
photos of the Neumann mics. We have consciously stripped down to the
simplest configuration with a mic setup and the KM86s seem to be an
ideal match with the room and our sound, resulting in a surprising
degree of clarity. It's probably because these particular mics have
been rebuilt recently to eliminate the noise issues. We love them.
Best,
Ron & Donna
> Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:02:55 -0700
> To: [email protected]
> From: [email protected]
> Subject: [LUTE] Re: Another new blog post
>
> I always enjoy your blog--it is great to have a window into an early
> music ensemble.
>
> Here is a nice little article on your microphones with some amazing
photos
> http://www.coutant.org/km86/index.html
>
>
> The 86 has a real smooth, tubelike vintage sound.
> Those old capsules are very special.
> You can see from the spec sheet that the frequency range tops out at
> 16Hz and that the self noise is 25dB, typical figures for the 1960s.
>
> So I often blend this particular mic with a pair of Sennheiser MKH
> 20s to cut the noise in half and extend the upper harmonics.
> By making a four track mix, you can then adjust the ratio exactly to
> taste in post affecting the overall background noise and high
> frequency response independently, as well as the relative position of
> the listener towards the ensemble (further or closer)
>
> The 86 is kind if sleeper, and very advanced design for its time
>
> Good luck with the recording!
>
>
> dt
>
> At 04:46 AM 4/28/2011, you wrote:
> > To All:
> > We have another new blog post, a brief feature on an interview with
> > one of our musical favorites, Martin Carthy.
> > [1]http://mignarda.wordpress.com
> > Best wishes,
> > Ron & Donna
> > www.mignarda.com
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> >
> >References
> >
> > 1. http://mignarda.wordpress.com/
> >
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