CHOOSING A DSM Stereo Microphone Model FAQ ... - Sonic Studios
CHOOSING A DSM Stereo Microphone Model FAQ ... - Sonic Studios
CHOOSING A DSM Stereo Microphone Model FAQ ... - Sonic Studios
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As you and a few others now seem to realize, recording the way a piano actually sounds (like hearing it live) involves a special<br />
stereo microphone/method. The <strong>DSM</strong> method uses two very high quality miniature microphones Headworn or mounted on a<br />
LiteGUY HRTF baffle. The type of recorder you use is far less important than the microphone system so even a Sharp type<br />
MiniDISC is quite usable for making excellent quality recordings.<br />
Lowest costing <strong>DSM</strong> microphone/deck system suitable for your needs is the match-spec discounted <strong>DSM</strong>-6/H ($400) + Sharp<br />
MT90 ($170) MiniDISC deck for $570 total cost.<br />
Better system is like above, but substituting a <strong>DSM</strong>-6S/H at $500 for $670 system cost.<br />
Best possible (Headworn) system is the <strong>DSM</strong>-6S/H ($500) + Sony PCM-M1 DAT deck ($850 w/MOD-2) costing over double the<br />
base system cost at $1350 total.<br />
See <strong>DSM</strong> mic page at: http://www.sonicstudios.com/dsm.htm<br />
See M1 deck review pages at: http://www.sonicstudios.com/d100rev.htm<br />
Regardless of cost, any of these systems will satisfy the desire for making excellent real-piano sounding recordings when<br />
following the tips about using the Low REC range on MD; also a good tip to follow for DAT deck, but not nearly as critical.<br />
See tips page at: http://www.sonicstudios.com/tips.htm<br />
Recording without the need for someone wearing the <strong>DSM</strong> microphone requires an acoustic HRTF (acoustically accurate dummy<br />
head baffle) accessory. The LiteGUY ($750) HRTF baffle is the best available for this purpose and may be mic stand or boom<br />
mounted as shown on page: http://www.sonicstudios.com/liteguy.htm<br />
NOTE: To allow direct digital output/input of recordings (into a computer soundcard) made on a portable DAT or MD deck<br />
requires either a Sony Toslink accessory cable (~$80 for M1 DAT) or the additional purchase of a standard AC powered MD nonportable<br />
deck with digital output ability ($100-$200) for playing MD discs into a computer soundcard with proper inputs. Line-Level<br />
Analog output is always available as a lower quality second choice output on either deck without need for special adapter or 2nd<br />
deck purchase.<br />
Please let me know if one of these system suggestions meets your budget and requirements.<br />
Payment/Shipping options are explained on page: http://www.sonicstudios.com/ordering.htm<br />
Best Regards in Sound & Music Recording,<br />
Leonard (& Debbie) Lombardo, Owners<br />
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<strong>Sonic</strong> <strong>Studios</strong> "17 Years of Making Audio History with <strong>DSM</strong> <strong>Stereo</strong> <strong>Microphone</strong>s"<br />
Featuring Patented Headworn or HRTF Baffled Gear for Field & Studio 3-D Ambient Sound/Music Recording<br />
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Informative Web Site: WWW.SONICSTUDIOS.COM<br />
<strong>Microphone</strong>, Headphone, MD/DAT Portable Deck equipment reviews+Tips+MP3 sound files<br />
USA FREE: 1-877-347-6642 1-(541)459-8839 TEL/ 42FAX<br />
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