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ecording theroomRibbon LevelsThere was a time when many ribbon mics did indeed sound dull, but today’s micsrange in tone from ‘warm and vintage’ (that’s dull by some standards) to beingalmost as bright as any condenser. Indeed, a very few users even complain about ahandful of models being too bright. As for low output, the ribbon mic has a transformerthat brings the output up to about the same level as most other dynamicmics. They have, of course, a much lower output than condensers, but screaminginto a ribbon gives you about 20mV, the same as for an SM58. The difference isthat ribbon mics are usually used as an alternative to a condenser and have alower output in comparison.Andrew Graeme, The Byre Recording Studios, Microphones 2010A Softer SpaceYou don’t have to spend a fortune on acoustic treatment to reducethe ‘liveness’ of a live room or practice space. Putting a couple ofsofas in the room, throwing some rugs on the floor and hangingsome blankets or even duvets on the wall helps to break up hardreflective surfaces and provide absorption across a wide frequencyrange (it also has the added benefit of making your room muchmore comfortable!). You can pick up freestanding fabric screensrelatively cheaply from office suppliers, or even from schools thatare having a refit, and these make a useful and effective way toimprove isolation during recording.Rob Holsman, Consultant, Jigsaw SystemsVocal ReachPosition a singer’s mic slightly above but facing their mouth – this angle helps themopen their throat more. Use a pop shield or get them to sing off axis so wind isn’tblowing directly into the mic diaphragm.#29236 - Genelec AM_Layout 20/06/2011 12:26 Page 1Alan Branch, Producer/Engineer and Audio Media ContributorTECHNOLOGY FOCUSTELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik producesthe world's finest microphones,from meticulously manufacturedhistoric reproductions of classic vintagemicrophones that are handcraftedin the USA, to the R-F-T series ofmicrophones that take advantage of theglobalisation of technology.TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik hasdeveloped a unique revolutionary new diaphragmmaterial called Alloy 2213 for our CK-13 capsule and an exceptionaldynamic microphone called the M80 for live and studio vocalperformance. TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik offers a wide rangeof accessories and restoration parts, including a vacuum tubereplacement for the original TELEFUNKEN VF14.The TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik TEC Award winning lineincludes the ELA M251, U47, U48, C12, AK47 MkII, AR-51, CU-29"Copperhead", ELA M260, ELA M270, ELA M250, and M80 dynamicmic, as well as cables, large diaphragm and small diaphragm mics,and vintage microphones.Few manufacturers can match the level of dedication and attentionto detail given to the hand-built TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustikproducts before they are ready to leave the building to our dedicatedand growing allegiance of users.TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik microphones are built to astandard, not to a price.www.telefunken.comTrustedThroughout the production chain, broadcasters relyon the purity and transparency of Genelec audiomonitoring. Find out why Genelec is the broadcaster’smonitor of choice at www.genelec.com“To us, Genelec means totalround-the-clock reliability”Scott Holmgren, Molinare“The default choice for studiosacross the world”Daniel Jones, Vaudeville Post“All of our rooms have Genelecs– it gives us 100% consistency”Daniel Sassen, Envy PostFind out moreScan with a QR reader on yoursmartphone for full details ofGenelec monitorswww.genelec.comUK distribution by Source • www.sourcedistribution.co.uk/genelec • T: 020 8962 5080AUDIO MEDIA AUGUST 201113