bosski
Member
Hello everyone!
This is my first post, and I'm thrilled to finally join this community of microphone enthusiasts and legends. I've been silently absorbing a wealth of knowledge from discussions over the past few months, and I'd love to share my thoughts and ideas with you all.
I work with vocals a lot, particularly in processing. But most of all, I'm a student in all I can possibly learn in this life both from my uni peers and legends like all of you. The wealth of knowledge and expertise in this community is truly inspiring, and I'm eager to contribute my perspective, ideas and learn even more from your experiences.
Now, let's dive into my exciting topic… mic modelling..
My story began with a profound interest in capsules, their history, and the intricate details that make each one unique. I was captivated by the Townsend Labs Sphere mic modelling system, and I vividly remember the days when I yearned to own it but couldn't quite afford it at the time (I even downloaded the software at that time, not realizing it required a dual-output dual capsule mic!). Regardless, I shoved my SE Electronics X1S mic into it with horrible results. However, this fascination drove me to explore every aspect of the L22, capsules, and the technology with my limited knowledge.
As time went by, Townsend Labs L22 evolved into the Universal Audio Sphere DLX, but my pursuit of mic modelling technology persisted. The concept of having a mic cabinet in my studio, with the ability to select alternatives and post-process variables such as polar patterns, fascinated me. This somehow led me to the group DIY community, and I fell down the rabbit hole of wisdom and legends.
I learned a great deal, particularly in discussions related to DIY dual-output microphones, notably @kingkorg @mihi_fuchs @Wordsushi @Tim Campbell . Inspired by their insights and the wealth of knowledge shared here, I was on the verge of building my first DIY microphone – a dual-output mic with the Alice OPA dual board and a 797 CY002 capsule. However, my plans took an interesting turn (thank god) when I discovered the Antelope Edge Duo microphone and the impressive 18 emulations it offered.
It got me thinking that with King Korg's EQ curve, maybe I could even explore the Townsend Labs models and could potentially save the hassle and cost of building a dual-output microphone from scratch (which most likely would end up a Frankenstein being my first build).
So now, I've owned the Edge Duo mic for 4 months and been really impressed by its use. I have had some situations where an artist recorded his vocals on an RE-20 and C414 at a different studio, and using the Edge Duo emulations, it was hardly noticeable in the mix or in the vocal composition stage. The chopped takes blended in with no noticeable difference (in the mix).
My question is, how well would the Townsend software work with the Edge Duo microphone considering the different capsule and I'm assuming circuitry from my limited knowledge? I looked at available data on the Edge Duo on Audio Test Kitchen, and from seeing the frequency responses on some models Townsend shares, there were quite some differences where Antelope was very close to the modelled mics such as the U47 FET, while Townsend looked better such as the Sony C800 emulation.
This is my first post, and I'm thrilled to finally join this community of microphone enthusiasts and legends. I've been silently absorbing a wealth of knowledge from discussions over the past few months, and I'd love to share my thoughts and ideas with you all.
I work with vocals a lot, particularly in processing. But most of all, I'm a student in all I can possibly learn in this life both from my uni peers and legends like all of you. The wealth of knowledge and expertise in this community is truly inspiring, and I'm eager to contribute my perspective, ideas and learn even more from your experiences.
Now, let's dive into my exciting topic… mic modelling..
My story began with a profound interest in capsules, their history, and the intricate details that make each one unique. I was captivated by the Townsend Labs Sphere mic modelling system, and I vividly remember the days when I yearned to own it but couldn't quite afford it at the time (I even downloaded the software at that time, not realizing it required a dual-output dual capsule mic!). Regardless, I shoved my SE Electronics X1S mic into it with horrible results. However, this fascination drove me to explore every aspect of the L22, capsules, and the technology with my limited knowledge.
As time went by, Townsend Labs L22 evolved into the Universal Audio Sphere DLX, but my pursuit of mic modelling technology persisted. The concept of having a mic cabinet in my studio, with the ability to select alternatives and post-process variables such as polar patterns, fascinated me. This somehow led me to the group DIY community, and I fell down the rabbit hole of wisdom and legends.
I learned a great deal, particularly in discussions related to DIY dual-output microphones, notably @kingkorg @mihi_fuchs @Wordsushi @Tim Campbell . Inspired by their insights and the wealth of knowledge shared here, I was on the verge of building my first DIY microphone – a dual-output mic with the Alice OPA dual board and a 797 CY002 capsule. However, my plans took an interesting turn (thank god) when I discovered the Antelope Edge Duo microphone and the impressive 18 emulations it offered.
It got me thinking that with King Korg's EQ curve, maybe I could even explore the Townsend Labs models and could potentially save the hassle and cost of building a dual-output microphone from scratch (which most likely would end up a Frankenstein being my first build).
So now, I've owned the Edge Duo mic for 4 months and been really impressed by its use. I have had some situations where an artist recorded his vocals on an RE-20 and C414 at a different studio, and using the Edge Duo emulations, it was hardly noticeable in the mix or in the vocal composition stage. The chopped takes blended in with no noticeable difference (in the mix).
My question is, how well would the Townsend software work with the Edge Duo microphone considering the different capsule and I'm assuming circuitry from my limited knowledge? I looked at available data on the Edge Duo on Audio Test Kitchen, and from seeing the frequency responses on some models Townsend shares, there were quite some differences where Antelope was very close to the modelled mics such as the U47 FET, while Townsend looked better such as the Sony C800 emulation.
