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Re: hearing the big picture?

Posted by thoriated (A) on June 19, 2006 at 08:27:51

In Reply to: Re: hearing the big picture? posted by tomservo on June 19, 2006 at 05:45:40:

Here's an excerpt from a description of a tubed microphone, no less, that I found at random featuring a 150db dynamic range.

RODE's K2 represents an excellent value in a tube microphone, combining incredibly low noise, low distortion and high SPL with the type of fantastic lush sound you'd expect from a high-end tube microphone.
Amazingly Quiet & Versatile!
The ultimate in pure rich tube sound and performance, the K2 also delivers super low self noise (10 dBA), high max SPL (162 dBA), and mega wide dynamic range (150 dB). Featuring totally variable polar pattern control for an unbeatable combination of flexibility and power, the K2's legendary sound quality inspires those magic takes in even the most demanding recording applications.

I don't know how you can accurately record such things as ensembles with more than about four players, let alone choirs, big bands and full orchestras without using resolution corresponding to several tens of dbs of dynamic range, which would extend far into the lowest 48db of Redbook.

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