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ECHO project - ESMA-3D

ECHO project - ESMA-3D Although Michael Williams published the original concept for the Equal Segment Microphone Array 3D (ESMA-3D) in 1991, Dr. Hyunkook Lee optimized this setup in 2016 using the MARRS ICTD/ICLD-based localization model and augmented it with height channels for 3D recording. But…

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ECHO project - AirCage

ECHO project - AirCage This setup has been published by the ECHO project and it shows some very interesting details. But here is the "inventor" himself, Nick Wollage: "Spacious and enveloping sound for traditional cinematic orchestration, characterized by the unique timbral character of Neumann M50 microphones. Offers…

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Double shockmounts

Double shockmounts If your budget doesn’t allow you to have a serious shockmount or there is nothing that fits, you can build your own, with the most affordable shockmounts. You know what to do, when one shockmount isn’t enough? - Take two! Of course, you…

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Double IRT-cross

Double IRT-cross You may be familiar with the IRT cross from reading our article or from other sources. The IRT cross is an excellent option for recording an immersive soundscape, despite being quite old. It has been invented in 2002 by Dr. Guenther Theile. It…

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