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Post by markfouxman on Nov 16, 2022 7:11:05 GMT -6
The Samar Audio Design MG20 is a transformer coupled small diaphragm cardioid microphone that features very low noise, high SPL handling, natural sonics, smooth response and full extended low end. This makes the MG20 the perfect solution for demanding professional engineers, studios, artists, as well as home recording enthusiast to make highest quality recordings. It is handcrafted and meticulously assembled at the company’s Salt Lake City based shop.
The Samar MG20 design was conceived and realized by the company’s founder, Dr. Mark Fouxman. The efficiency of the construction and using innovative acoustical shape of the body are responsible for excellent off-axis response and minimal phase distortions behavior. Use of highest quality internal electronic parts and optimization of the design makes it no-compromise microphone, which will provide the highest possible level of performance and years of dependability.
At the heart of of the MG20 is a very high quality capsule working with a transformer coupled circuit, which consists of a single jFet loaded by made in house transformer. This circuit is very similar to a classic KM84 with a few modern tweaks to boost the performance even further. The transformer was developed by Dr. Mark Fouxman specifically for this model and wound chambered (topology adopted in Neumann BV8 and some other expensive transformers) for very low capacitance and excellent high frequency response, and assembled using US made 80% Nickel core lamination.
Special attention has been paid to the acoustical optimization of the MG20 microphone body, which forms a special shaped acoustical lens. This arrangement eliminates any sound waves interference, including off-axis. These facets along with acoustically open mesh screen eliminate any reflections, ensure the most acoustically transparent sound possible and phase integrity.
Created to facilitate a wide range of applications the MG20 delivers smooth sound, with deep bass response and an un-hyped, sibilance free, top end. Due to the un-colored and neutral nature of the sonics built into the MG20, it is especially suitable for applications where sibilance-free sound is a priority, notably vocals, voice over, and podcast applications. The extended low end and smooth top end make the MG20 an excellent choice for violins, brass instruments, mandolin, acoustic and electric guitars, drum overheads, various percussions, room microphones, orchestra, and choir among other recording, broadcast, and classical music applications.
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Post by drumsound on Nov 16, 2022 8:53:51 GMT -6
Looks pretty interesting.
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Post by svart on Nov 16, 2022 9:35:40 GMT -6
Whoa. Those are cool looking.
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Post by mcirish on Nov 16, 2022 9:47:40 GMT -6
Very interesting. It's a great looking mic. It will be good to hear some recording examples.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2022 9:49:48 GMT -6
Looks pretty cool, Mark. Hope you sell a ton.
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Post by ericn on Nov 16, 2022 9:56:59 GMT -6
Very cool Mark ! Can you tell us more about the capsule?
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Post by markfouxman on Nov 16, 2022 10:03:56 GMT -6
Whoa. Those are cool looking. Thank you, Svart! The main reason for that shape is purely acoustical, but if people happen to like that look then even better))) Very interesting. It's a great looking mic. It will be good to hear some recording examples. Yes, we are working on that! Looks pretty cool, Mark. Hope you sell a ton. Hey Michael, We are long due for a dinner, or at least for lunch, don't you think so?))) Best, M |
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Post by ab101 on Nov 16, 2022 10:08:55 GMT -6
Wow! Love my VL37 ribbons which illustrate Mark's great audio work.
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Post by drbill on Nov 16, 2022 10:14:29 GMT -6
Nice! Congrats!!
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Post by WKG on Nov 16, 2022 10:16:14 GMT -6
Very nice. Love the design and I expect it will sound great.
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Post by markfouxman on Nov 16, 2022 10:22:07 GMT -6
Very cool Mark ! Can you tell us more about the capsule? Thanks, Ericn!
We have been searching for a good small diaphragm capsule for a long time... the problem is there are very few decent ones on the market. Finally, we were able to find the one I really like... actually, very much so))). It has an amazing full body low end response and very smooth top (very unusual for SDC, making it a great choice even for vocals, or podcast).
As many probably aware we are also making ribbon mics, so that smooth, natural sound with a good low end is in my ears and that is the kind of sound that capsule delivers. So since I like that capsule so much we decided to use it! I also developed our own capsule, but it would increase the cost of the mic quite a bit.
Best, M
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Post by EmRR on Nov 16, 2022 11:47:28 GMT -6
Sounds like it's more free field equalized versus diffuse field equalized?
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Post by markfouxman on Nov 16, 2022 12:29:00 GMT -6
Sounds like it's more free field equalized versus diffuse field equalized? Hey Doug,
This one is actually cardioid. Once we get to omnies we will make sure to include equalization balls to cover both.
Best, M
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Post by ragan on Nov 16, 2022 12:54:30 GMT -6
Very cool, congrats Mark.
Let’s hear this thing. Got any clips?
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Post by EmRR on Nov 16, 2022 13:32:00 GMT -6
Sounds like it's more free field equalized versus diffuse field equalized? Hey Doug,
This one is actually cardioid. Once we get to omnies we will make sure to include equalization balls to cover both.
Best, M
I don't think of free field versus diffuse field having anything to do with pattern. |
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Post by recordingengineer on Nov 16, 2022 13:56:45 GMT -6
Nor do I, but I get the feeling that Mark’s world of recording is largely live in a concert hall, so using mics in the diffuse field would probably be omni.
On the other hand, I have this NIKFI KMN16 cardioid that was designed for diffuse field (the KMN15 designed for free field). This just now gave me an idea… Anyone ever do a Decca Tree with a cardioid in the front? I could do the KMN16 in front and my new Barbaric 50b pair in the rear.
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Post by EmRR on Nov 16, 2022 14:00:25 GMT -6
Nor do I, but I get the feeling that Mark’s world of recording is largely live in a concert hall, so using mics in the diffuse field would probably be omni. On the other hand, I have this NIKFI KMN16 cardioid that was designed for diffuse field (the KMN15 designed for free field). This just now gave me an idea… Anyone ever do a Decca Tree with a cardioid in the front? I could do the KMN16 in front and my new Barbaric 50b pair in the rear. I mean, a KM184 is diffuse field equalized - it's WHY pop recording people complain about them. Most SDC's are diffuse field equalized to some degree. There's a pair of Line Audio CM4's at the back of a room I broadcast from, definitely what you'd call a free field cardioid in a diffuse field situation. Takes a good bit of treble to make it right. I have read of Decca tree variations like this, but no experience. |
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Post by markfouxman on Nov 16, 2022 14:46:42 GMT -6
Nor do I, but I get the feeling that Mark’s world of recording is largely live in a concert hall, so using mics in the diffuse field would probably be omni. On the other hand, I have this NIKFI KMN16 cardioid that was designed for diffuse field (the KMN15 designed for free field). This just now gave me an idea… Anyone ever do a Decca Tree with a cardioid in the front? I could do the KMN16 in front and my new Barbaric 50b pair in the rear. I mean, a KM184 is diffuse field equalized - it's WHY pop recording people complain about them. Most SDC's are diffuse field equalized to some degree. There's a pair of Line Audio CM4's at the back of a room I broadcast from, definitely what you'd call a free field cardioid in a diffuse field situation. Takes a good bit of treble to make it right. I have read of Decca tree variations like this, but no experience. Doug, I see what you mean. I think about it a little differently—since the diffuse field is coming from many directions (vs direct sound of free field) the omni and cardioid pick the diffuse field completely differently and the effect is much more pronounced with omni. I personally think that with exception of very few examples MOST of the microphones (both LDC and SDC) are overly bright and lack bottom end. Best, M |
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Post by recordingengineer on Nov 16, 2022 15:48:26 GMT -6
Very cool Mark ! Can you tell us more about the capsule? Thanks, Ericn!
We have been searching for a good small diaphragm capsule for a long time... the problem is there are very few decent ones on the market. Finally, we were able to find the one I really like... actually, very much so))). It has an amazing full body low end response and very smooth top (very unusual for SDC, making it a great choice even for vocals, or podcast).
As many probably aware we are also making ribbon mics, so that smooth, natural sound with a good low end is in my ears and that is the kind of sound that capsule delivers. So since I like that capsule so much we decided to use it! I also developed our own capsule, but it would increase the cost of the mic quite a bit.
Best, M
Well heck… Now you make me wonder what you found the differences are with the sourced capsule and your capsule. Sound the only factor, which would you choose! |
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Post by hadaja on Nov 16, 2022 15:56:01 GMT -6
Was there an introductory price on this? And when is it available in public domain?
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Post by recordingengineer on Nov 16, 2022 16:18:03 GMT -6
Just click the link to his website at the bottom of the first post.
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Post by hadaja on Nov 16, 2022 16:25:44 GMT -6
Just click the link to his website at the bottom of the first post. Awesome. Thanks for the heads up. While i am waiting for the mic to arrive, I shall invest in some reading comprehension lessons. |
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Post by recordingengineer on Nov 16, 2022 16:38:02 GMT -6
Haha!
Well I thought my next mic was going to be a Soyuz 1973 or Sanken CU-55, but these will be! I’ll be putting an order in for a pair, but first curious of Mark’s answer to my question.
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Post by markfouxman on Nov 16, 2022 23:18:11 GMT -6
Very cool, congrats Mark. Let’s hear this thing. Got any clips? Working on it, Ragan! Thanks, Ericn! We have been searching for a good small diaphragm capsule for a long time... the problem is there are very few decent ones on the market. Finally, we were able to find the one I really like... actually, very much so))). It has an amazing full body low end response and very smooth top (very unusual for SDC, making it a great choice even for vocals, or podcast).
As many probably aware we are also making ribbon mics, so that smooth, natural sound with a good low end is in my ears and that is the kind of sound that capsule delivers. So since I like that capsule so much we decided to use it! I also developed our own capsule, but it would increase the cost of the mic quite a bit. Best, M
Well heck… Now you make me wonder what you found the differences are with the sourced capsule and your capsule. Sound the only factor, which would you choose! That actually got evolved and went completely different direction. Once it materializes (if ever))) it is going to be completely different approach. Right now it is way too early to talk about. Just click the link to his website at the bottom of the first post. Awesome. Thanks for the heads up. While i am waiting for the mic to arrive, I shall invest in some reading comprehension lessons. Hahahaha! |
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Post by recordingengineer on Nov 17, 2022 0:02:23 GMT -6
That actually got evolved and went completely different direction. Once it materializes (if ever))) it is going to be completely different approach. Right now it is way too early to talk about. Guess that means I’ll mosey over to your site and put my order in then! |
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