Microphone Shootout and Audio Samples
The following audio files on this page were all recorded simultaneously:
- She sells seashells
- Male announcer at 24 inch distance
- Male announcer at 5 inch distance
- Gibson SJ-200 Guitar
The mics used were the FAR 47, the FAR m251, the Audio Technica AT4040 and an APEX 450 stock.
The mics were arranged in cluster so that capsules were as close together as possible.
All other files are provided for simple reference in a typical usage situation.
FAR 47
Male announcer at 24 inch distance
Male announcer at 5 inch distance
FAR 47 Gold Special Edition
Big band Male Vocalist through LA610, 3 to 6 dB compression, No EQ
FAR M251
Male announcer at 24 inch distance
Male announcer at 5 inch distance
Singer
Female Vocal m251 NO EQ, w/compression
Audio Technica AT4040
Male announcer at 24 inch distance
Male announcer at 5 inch distance
APEX 450 (stock)
Male announcer at 24 inch distance
Male announcer at 5 inch distance
FAR 460 Mini-Mod
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