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Old 3rd February 2010   #21
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Originally Posted by Michael_Joly View Post
While we're waiting for the mic identities to be revealed, how 'bout folks talk more about what they hear, or don't hear in each of the mics. Here's some feedback I'm looking for...

...Proximity effect - does it seem natural or useable? By this I mean the F, Q and amplitude of the boost.

...Sibilance - well controlled, moderate or excessive?

...Midrange detail - good resolution or cloudy?

...Transient response - natural, attenuated or excessive?
I love the response! "Now class what do you really hear??"

I think the proximity effect sounds better on your voice in A, but I also think A is a little too sibilant. B had the best sibilance control I think. A had better midrange detail to me, and B sound a little more scooped in the middle. Now that I rethink everything I like A better! But I still think thats the Neumann. I went back and really cranked up the sound files and I think A is the more usable of the two now. I hope its the Rode!
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