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Hi Ben;
I use the AKG C-410 head mounted microphone for
speech (vocal) recordings. I really like this headmounted microphone. I
believe this model was replaced with the newer version, the AKG C-420. Please
note a description of the mic and specs below. Good luck.
Mary
Mary V. Andrianopoulos, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
University of Massachusetts
Dept of Communication Disorders
6 Arnold House
Amherst, MA 01003-0410
work: 413.545.0551.
fax: 413.545.0551
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AKG C420 Vocal Head Microphone |
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The C 420 cardioid condenser microphone was designed with a full
frequency response bandwidth that delivers a pure powerful sound and
carries punch and presence to the audience. It is ideal for front
vocalists, singing keyboard players, drummers, guitarists, dancers and
aerobic instructors. It has a new and fully adjustable headband and ear
pieces that fit comfortably and secure on your head. The C 420 has the
cable exiting from the rear of the headband to stay out of the way of your
performance. When you require hands free performance capabilities, the C
420 headset is your answer. |
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| Specifications |
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| Transducer Type: Condenser
pressure gradient |
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| Frequency Response:
20Hz-20kHz |
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| Sensitivity: 7 mV/Pa; -43 dB
(re 1 V) |
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| Powering: Phantom powering
from 9 to 52 Vdc with power adapter |
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| Sound pressure level for 1%/3%
THD: 126/130 dB |
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| Net/Shipping weight: 1.1
oz/19.6 oz |
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| Standard Accessory: W 44
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----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2005 2:27
PM
Subject: Recording Microphone
Hi
All,
We want to make
some speech recordings in an anechoic chamber (or a sound booth) and are
looking for recommendations for a reasonably priced recording microphone
for the task (or do we really need to spend a good bit of money for quality
recordings?). Given we will be recording in quiet any thoughts on the
microphone polar pattern (omni seems to make more sense)? Something with a
flat frequency response and low mic noise seems like a good start. We will
likely be using commercial software for the recording process (e.g. Adobe
Audition, or SoundForge) in conjunction with an Echo DARLA 8-channel sound
card. Any thing else I should be thinking about? Any specific
suggestions? I appreciate any thoughts you might
share.
Thanks,
Ben
Benjamin W.Y. Hornsby,
Ph.D.
Research Assistant
Professor
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Department of Hearing and Speech
Sciences
1215 21st Ave.
South, Room 8310
Medical Center East, South Tower
Nashville, TN 37232-8242
Phone: 615-936-5132
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