Many of these mikes are still in daily use. Last year I watched a podcast of a radio broadcast, where they used a single late 30s Neumann mike for the orchestra and only 2 support mikes for the percussionist, who sat separate and for the accordeon player. The orchestra, the Nederlands Blazers Ensemble sounded absolutely marvelous, because they had to do all the internal balancing themselves. I really prefer the 'minimal miking' method over the current way of recording.
@odietarceo get in touch with the guys at fellside.com - email: info@fellside.com - they're great people, I'm sure they'll either be able to sell you one directly or point you at a US distributor if it has US distribution
This clip proves that true high fidelity sound was possible much earlier than most HiFidiots believe. Those RCA ribbon mikes had a frequency range from 20 to 16,000 Hertz and were incredibly linear. They were hard to set up, but they sound marvelous. Only when the huge German Neumann's came was it possible to get a better sound. Those were less sensitive to placing and had better 'plop' resistance.
Actually, I am a bop and post-bop jazz lover, but this is great. As I have an interest in electronics, I am fascinated by valve amplifiers and the history of sound recording, so I have bought the CD & really enjoy it - nice that cornet was used as well as trumpet as cornet, an instrument used by brass greats of the 30s like Rex Stewart.
On a personal note - though it isn't - the drummer looks like my old headmaster at school (a very stern man called "affectionately" Hitler Hastings!)
The documentary hasn’t been completed as we’re waiting for someone to commission it. There is some interest from TV people and it might be competed in the next few months
I would love to see the full documentary on (Swedish) tv or at our local film club, but I need some more details, before I start emailing people. I couldn't find it at IMDb.
Many of these mikes are still in daily use. Last year I watched a podcast of a radio broadcast, where they used a single late 30s Neumann mike for the orchestra and only 2 support mikes for the percussionist, who sat separate and for the accordeon player. The orchestra, the Nederlands Blazers Ensemble sounded absolutely marvelous, because they had to do all the internal balancing themselves. I really prefer the 'minimal miking' method over the current way of recording.
syncopeter 5 days ago
Where can this be purchased in the US ?
RhythmJunkie 1 month ago
Help I can't find the cd! is it available in the states? thank you
odietarceo 1 month ago
@odietarceo get in touch with the guys at fellside.com - email: info@fellside.com - they're great people, I'm sure they'll either be able to sell you one directly or point you at a US distributor if it has US distribution
drummerboy531 1 month ago
This clip proves that true high fidelity sound was possible much earlier than most HiFidiots believe. Those RCA ribbon mikes had a frequency range from 20 to 16,000 Hertz and were incredibly linear. They were hard to set up, but they sound marvelous. Only when the huge German Neumann's came was it possible to get a better sound. Those were less sensitive to placing and had better 'plop' resistance.
syncopeter 1 month ago
ahhh music to my ears, i love this music!!!!
takisfuego22 8 months ago
Actually, I am a bop and post-bop jazz lover, but this is great. As I have an interest in electronics, I am fascinated by valve amplifiers and the history of sound recording, so I have bought the CD & really enjoy it - nice that cornet was used as well as trumpet as cornet, an instrument used by brass greats of the 30s like Rex Stewart.
On a personal note - though it isn't - the drummer looks like my old headmaster at school (a very stern man called "affectionately" Hitler Hastings!)
AlanRM1000 10 months ago
The documentary hasn’t been completed as we’re waiting for someone to commission it. There is some interest from TV people and it might be competed in the next few months
midgebitten1 11 months ago
I would love to see the full documentary on (Swedish) tv or at our local film club, but I need some more details, before I start emailing people. I couldn't find it at IMDb.
MsTappingtoes 11 months ago
CD is for sale: called '1930's project' from Lake Records available from Amazon and all good record stores!
fluttrbbyplant 1 year ago
No more clips at the moment but there maybe something in the future
midgebitten1 1 year ago
Wow! On my computer speakers this sounds amazing and really authentic. Really need to hear the CD. Are there any more film clips?
stokeboy48 1 year ago