Harp and flute

Schaap · 2nd October 2006

Maybe you saw the test we posted in the mastering forum. You all here are used to remote recordings.
Via the link there are 2 recordings of a harp and flute and we want to know which one do you prefer. The files are E and F on the site . If you don't have a preference or hear any difference please post it here too.
Best is to listen in your controlroom and load the files in the audioprogram and toggle between the two.

www.peterfernay.nl/testfiles.htm

Thanks for the feedback.

Henk Schaap

tenor39 · 2nd October 2006

I definitely like "E" better. The harp has more body and warmth, and the flute has more harmonics. "F" sounds really dried out and flat. My only criticism would be that the harp is mic'd too closely with respect to the flute. I think a bit more distance would allow the harp to open up more.

Coyoteous · 3rd October 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by tenor39

I definitely like "E" better. The harp has more body and warmth, and the flute has more harmonics. "F" sounds really dried out and flat. My only criticism would be that the harp is mic'd too closely with respect to the flute. I think a bit more distance would allow the harp to open up more.

Careful! These files are most likely identical - the last one ones he posted were!

Proof positive that hearing/listening is very subjective and adaptive...

and perception in general is subject to influence and suggestion.

joelpatterson · 3rd October 2006

So true. I was talking with Sqye the other day, and we were comparing the merits of this and that, and when he said, "It's ALL subjective," it hit me--only at the very extremes are you going to get a consensus of what's "better," and even then maybe not!

Andrew B. · 3rd October 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schaap

Maybe you saw the test we posted in the mastering forum. You all here are used to remote recordings.
Via the link there are 2 recordings of a harp and flute and we want to know which one do you prefer. The files are E and F on the site . If you don't have a preference or hear any difference please post it here too.
Best is to listen in your controlroom and load the files in the audioprogram and toggle between the two.

www.peterfernay.nl/testfiles.htm

Thanks for the feedback.

Henk Schaap

I can't hear a difference between them.

I find the harp too forward/ "close" and would like more air around it - but that's not what you were asking.

Andrew

2nd October 2006	#1
Schaap Gear addict Joined: Sep 2004 Location: Netherlands Posts: 472 Thread Starter	Harp and flute Maybe you saw the test we posted in the mastering forum. You all here are used to remote recordings. Via the link there are 2 recordings of a harp and flute and we want to know which one do you prefer. The files are E and F on the site . If you don't have a preference or hear any difference please post it here too. Best is to listen in your controlroom and load the files in the audioprogram and toggle between the two. www.peterfernay.nl/testfiles.htm Thanks for the feedback. Henk Schaap

2nd October 2006	#2
tenor39 Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2002 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 596	I definitely like "E" better. The harp has more body and warmth, and the flute has more harmonics. "F" sounds really dried out and flat. My only criticism would be that the harp is mic'd too closely with respect to the flute. I think a bit more distance would allow the harp to open up more. __________________ Mike Morgan Isle of Skye Audio Productions http://www.RecordClassical.com Audio Director and Announcing Chair for Pyrotechinics Guild International www.pgi.org

3rd October 2006	#4
joelpatterson Lives for gear Joined: May 2005 Location: Albany, New York Posts: 9,509	So true. I was talking with Sqye the other day, and we were comparing the merits of this and that, and when he said, "It's ALL subjective," it hit me--only at the very extremes are you going to get a consensus of what's "better," and even then maybe not! __________________ Mountaintop Studios ~the peak of perfection~ Petersburgh NY 12138 mountaintop@taconic.net www.joelpatterson.us

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