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Post by dandeurloo on Feb 7, 2014 13:17:39 GMT -6
You need a nice room for ribbons because of the figure 8 pattern. But you can fix a lot with well place gobos.
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Post by popmann on Feb 7, 2014 14:31:59 GMT -6
Not true, IME...fig8 is what you want in a less than nice room situation. Certainly drier than cardioid for a condenser. There are dynamics that will have better rejection, but most cardioid LDCs pick up more immediate room (thus problem reflections) than fig8. Only HyperC nulls more "space"...but, often makes quite a change in frequency response. Of course, you have to be aware of the backside--not put it with a flat parallel wall behind it or something....but...
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Post by Bob Olhsson on Feb 7, 2014 18:27:04 GMT -6
Indeed. All cardioids are 50% Omni and 50% fig 8. super cardioids just have more fig. 8.
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Post by mobeach on Feb 10, 2014 16:42:45 GMT -6
For those that tried them, does the Bluebird have a substantial advantage over the Spark?
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Post by svart on Feb 10, 2014 20:12:11 GMT -6
For those that tried them, does the Bluebird have a substantial advantage over the Spark? Absolutely. The Bluebird is a true LDC, with better capsule than most chinese condensers. The spark's capsule is more like a SDC, but it's a sealed off-the-shelf capsule. Bluebird: microphone-parts.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/mod5.jpgSpark: static.musiciansfriend.com/derivates/6/001/502/468/DV019_Jpg_Regular_H69294_capsule_closeup.jpgThe only complaint, besides selling my bluebird, is that the stalk that the capsule housing attaches to, is attached dubiously at best. I bought my bluebird used and the head had been broken off and glued back on. Not surprisingly it broke off again when bumped. I had to machine down the stalk slightly to get more metal contact before peening the tube to hold the head on tightly. The electronics looked like pretty standard fare and looked very much like those you'd find in other mid level mics. |
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Post by Johnkenn on Feb 10, 2014 21:11:28 GMT -6
The Bluebird is a great buy at that price...
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Post by svart on Feb 10, 2014 22:41:41 GMT -6
The Bluebird is a great buy at that price... You can get them on ebay for around 150$-ish, which isn't bad for that price at all. |
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Post by mobeach on Feb 11, 2014 5:39:40 GMT -6
Thanks for the info on the Bluebird, ordering one this week  |
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