Bowles array
Bowles array
The Bowles Array is a two-layer 3D array developed by David Bowles from Swineshead Productions, LLC.
The bottom layer consists of four omni microphones spaced on a square and angled outward.
Both the distance between the mics and the angles can be adjusted to accomodate the size of the ensemble being recorded.
A directional mic (cardioid) is positioned in the center of the front line.
The height layer consists of four super-cardioid mics that are half the distance above the main layer. The vertical angle is adjusted to maximize rejection of direct signal
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