"Arny Krueger" wrote in
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"Matrixmusic" wrote in message
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You know The reality of LDC and SDM mics is that in over 90% of
orchestral recordings you will find LDC's on Cello's and Arco's.

I never said otherwise.

Keven, I notice that you are so ashamed of your weird claim about LDCs
having unique powers to reproduce bass that you declined to reproduce
it.

Ironically, Cellos aren't necessarily the biggest producers of really
low bass in the orchestra.

Rather than saying what they are not, let's make some positive
generalizations. Remember, they're just generalizations.

Because of their larger area, LDC mics can receive more signal and have
less inherent noise.

Because of their smaller area, SDC mics can have better off-axis
response.

A pair of SDC's on the whole orchestra may be appropriate because of
their wider angle of acceptance.

A particular mic on cellos may be appropriate for any of several reasons:
a) The response curve favors the instrument.
b) The directional pattern fits the size of the section.
c) The sound through the mic blends better in the mix.
None of these criteria favor large or small diaphragm microphones.