Simple instruments closely miced are easy to record effectively in contrast to complex demands of multiple instruments (orchestras) recorded in an acoustic environment.
However even over my crappy speakers the sound of the guitar was significantly altered by the recording. Transients were smeared and blunted and the body and warmth of the guitar disappeared.
Yes, I was very surprised by the closeness of the cello, after hearing the difference between acoustic guitar through the DPA and then trough the Mackie. I thought that closeness was useful. I did not like the sound of the acoustic guitar as played-back through the Mackie and/or picked up by the 4033. I did like the sound of the cello w/ just the DPA through my headphones, even though it wasn't exact it was beautiful and seemed very useful. Thoroughly enjoyed the video. Thanks, Mr. Winer.
Interesting test. Convolution will help you facilitate your work: Record just one single hand clap right in front of the DPA, play it back via the loudspeakers and record this with the 4033. Load the resulting wave file into free SIR 1.x VST Plugin (set to "wet only") and you can easily apply the same sonic characteristics to any signal. Sending a clap (basically a single impulse) somewhere and record its (impulse) response captures the whole characteristics of the room or device!
Hey Ethan. I have a matched pair of 4033a mics. What would you say the best use for them is? I used to have my brother's 4050s on indefinite loan, but he sold them. Nice mics all around.
Simple instruments closely miced are easy to record effectively in contrast to complex demands of multiple instruments (orchestras) recorded in an acoustic environment.
However even over my crappy speakers the sound of the guitar was significantly altered by the recording. Transients were smeared and blunted and the body and warmth of the guitar disappeared.
sweetsweatyfeet 5 months ago
Great video, thanks a lot!
Gromeul 1 year ago
enteresting experiment :-)
atinocore 1 year ago
Thanks for this vid!
laripsspiral 1 year ago
awsome, awsome videos man!! Really appreciate your time and knowledge!
triton92xx 2 years ago
Those are you MiniTraps, correct?
Millo1868 2 years ago
Those gray panels are MiniTraps, but hinged to free-stand. We call that configuration "MiniGobos."
EthanWiner 2 years ago
Yes, I was very surprised by the closeness of the cello, after hearing the difference between acoustic guitar through the DPA and then trough the Mackie. I thought that closeness was useful. I did not like the sound of the acoustic guitar as played-back through the Mackie and/or picked up by the 4033. I did like the sound of the cello w/ just the DPA through my headphones, even though it wasn't exact it was beautiful and seemed very useful. Thoroughly enjoyed the video. Thanks, Mr. Winer.
Millo1868 2 years ago
Interesting test. Convolution will help you facilitate your work: Record just one single hand clap right in front of the DPA, play it back via the loudspeakers and record this with the 4033. Load the resulting wave file into free SIR 1.x VST Plugin (set to "wet only") and you can easily apply the same sonic characteristics to any signal. Sending a clap (basically a single impulse) somewhere and record its (impulse) response captures the whole characteristics of the room or device!
SonicAxiom 2 years ago
Interesting idea, though I was just trying to see how close I could get using normal techniques.
EthanWiner 2 years ago
Hey Ethan. I have a matched pair of 4033a mics. What would you say the best use for them is? I used to have my brother's 4050s on indefinite loan, but he sold them. Nice mics all around.
Chadfish 2 years ago
I use my 4033s for everything. Best "universal" microphones I've ever owned. Those, and my DPA 4090 omni, which is also great on anything.
EthanWiner 2 years ago
Interesting video Ethan.
Thanks
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Evens1 3 years ago
Congratulations on these magnific videos!
Greetings From Ecuador.
camt2112 3 years ago
An interesting experiment.
BadYahweh 3 years ago
Great...thanks man!
blackwatchstudio 3 years ago