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Is there a recording somewhere to hear what this sounds like?
by Aachen 2y ago
Is there a recording somewhere to hear what this sounds like?
- beAbU 2y agoIt sounds just like any other mic, with subtle differences audible only to the most trained ear. Their frequency response is probably well characterised and documented, so you can simulate one by putting an appropriate EQ over a "normal" mic and the outcome will be indistinguishable from the real thing.
- localghost3000 2y agoDisagree. Ribbon mics have a very distinct sound. The top end in particular. They also distort when pushed.
- bluGill 2y agoTrained ear means one where you have good speakers (headphones may be better) and listen to the same thing on several different microphones. It isn't hard to train your ears if you want to spend the time.
- localghost3000 2y agoAmy Winehouse “Back to Black”. They tracked her vocals with an RCA ribbon mic. Edit: fixed a typo
- dylan604 2y agoAny Winehouse is such an unfortunate typo
- localghost3000 2y agoFixed! Thanks for catching.
- dharma1 2y agoThey have a bit different characteristics to dynamic/condenser mics - usually less high frequency content, and pronounced proximity effect. Often used for horns, violin, guitar cabs - sources where you want to reduce "shrillness" but you can use them anywhere.
- glittershark 2y agoit looks like there's a recording linked at the end of the post