Superlux UT64/248 - Manual (Page 38)

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Distance to source
Close miking or distant miking sound very differently. Vocal recording or live performance
practice close miking mostly. Suitable proximity effect is one desired target, and lower feed-
back problem is another factor for live sound application.
While distant miking is common practice for recording, especially stereo pair recording with
large group of performers, such as orchestra or choir.
Distant miking generally picks up less bass section with pressure gradient type of microphone
(cardioid, figure-8, shotgun...) due to acoustic nature and lack of proximity effects.
Rich bass with distant miking can be recorded with pressure type of microphone (Omni),
which performs the same frequency response with close or distant pick-up.
Mounting the microphone
Pressure gradient microphone is very sensitive to vibration. Suitable shock mount for high per-
formance microphone is necessary for extreme low noise recording. Sturdy stand can set the
microphone excatly at the sweet spot and keep it there. Choose heavy duty microphone stand
for studio condenser microphone which weights much more than handle microphone.
Superlux provides wide range of microphone stands for various demands. Big Foot Willie
is specially developed for large condenser microphones that able to support 2 large micro-
phones with stereo bracket for single point stereo recording.
Extension foot on all the ‘E’ versions serve to mount heavy studio microphone in limit space
live sound applications.
Maintainence
Condenser microphone shall be kept in low humidity environment for best sound performance.
Store the condenser microphones in air-conditioned room or dehumidifier to keep away form
moisture. Clean air is another important factor. Keep away from smoking environment to avoid
tar residuals
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