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Follow on Google News | Sennheiser and Neumann Outperform in Subterranean Recording AdventureMinnesota Public Radio and Top Vocal Group Cantus Take Neumann and Sennheiser Along for Unique Recording Experience 2,341 Feet below the Surface
By: Hummingbird Media The performance, which was produced into a video and radio piece using DTS Neural Sound, presented several challenges for Rob Byers, technical director at MPR. Byers had to select a range of gear that would perform in an unorthodox “one-take” The chosen microphones would need to be able to withstand cruel and extreme temperature and humidity changes -- from below zero and incredibly dry outside, to a moist and damp 52-degree indoor environment. Based on his previous experience both on location and in the studio, Byers chose the Sennheiser MKH 800s and Neumann KM 140s. "We use the MKH 800s because of their high performance in a variety of locations," Byers said. "I felt confident they would deliver in this unique environment, and I was not disappointed." Thirteen Men and Four Mics in a Cave Once deep into the subterranean, Byers and his ensemble tried to mix up their recording set-ups as much as possible. In one particular set up, Cantus, the Minneapolis- "The Sonic Architecture series is all about capturing the natural sound of the space, and the Sennheiser MKH 800s and Neumann 140s allowed us to accomplish just that." Please visit the Classical Minnesota Public Radio Page to view the video featuring the Cantus performance inside the Soudan Underground Minds. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/ End
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