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Real FRAPs haven't been made in MANY years. Ann K has talked about how careful she is with hers because they are somewhat unique and not replaceable. If you hear some things she has recorded and then try to do similar things with a simple contact mic you will immediately hear why the FRAPs are so revered among effects recording people. I recall them telling me that, among other innovations, FRAPs actually had 3 mic diaphragms in them, at different angles. I had a long conversation with the designer (Arnie Lazarus?) many many years ago about them, when he was just about to quit making them. I could have bought some, but didn't because they were expensive. I regret that every time I need to do some fx recording these days.....
Philip Perkins
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