Klarinet Archive - Posting 000073.txt from 1996/01

From: David Bourque <bassethn@-----.COM>
Subj: Good Mics for Clarinet
Date: Thu, 4 Jan 1996 09:58:27 -0500

>this is an interesting thread. i,too, would be very interested in what
>other clarinetists are using to get tapes that are not depressing. i have
>an old sony d6c(walkman pro) that rarely makes a good recording. it does
>happen, however, and i would be interested in knowing more about why it
>does.
>

I suspect that clarinet players everywhere have struggled with tape wow,
flutter, & warble. In the past, I have found taping practice sessions
useful only for checking rhythm and pitch to some degree.

A couple of years ago, I bought a Sony DAT walkman. I also purchased the
stereo mic that was recommended for use with it. This thing is so great!
Microphone placement is not even particular. I can actually choose reeds
with it. I can compare mouthpieces. I have found it to be an amazing and
indispensible tool.

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David Bourque
bassethn@-----.com
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David Bourque
bassethn@-----.com
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