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Burmajster Array

Burmajster Array Chris Burmajster is a retired ex-DECCA engineer. He developed the Burmajster array, which consists of a regular ORTF setup with a center microphone and two rear-facing SDC cardioids. The original setup used three AKG C 414 microphones. Combining LDC and SDC microphones in…

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Books about ambisonic

Books about ambisonic When it comes to books about ambisonic, every list starts with this great book: When we started with ambisonic, this was THE source of knowledge and it still is. If, like us, you have forgotten more about matrices than you ever learned,…

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Batteries - Recharable

Batteries - Recharable We use rechargeable batteries wherever possible. This is not only less expensive, but also a small step towards a better environment. These rechargeable batteries are typically sold in packs of four. Many handheld recorders use four batteries, while larger models like the…

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Basic information about ambisonic

Basic information about ambisonic This is just a brief overview of Ambisonic, in case you want to refresh your knowledge a little. It is no substitute for an in-depth study of the subject and it never demands it to be. For a thorough introduction, we…

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Backups are for wimps

"Backups are for wimps!" This is a common saying in the IT industry that actually means the opposite. When you return from your recording session, the most important thing you must do is copy the data from your SD cards to your backup facility. We…

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