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The Savoia-Marchetti SM.81 Pipistrello ( Italian: bat) was the first three-engine bomber/ transport aircraft serving in the Italian Regia Aeronautica. [2] When it appeared in 1935, it represented a real step ahead in Italian military aviation: it was fast, well armed and had a long range. [2] It proved effective during the war with Ethiopia and the Spanish Civil War. [2] Despite being too slow to remain competitive as a bomber in the later years of World War II, it was one of the most flexible, reliable and important aircraft of the Regia Aeronautica from 1935 to 1944, and adapted to second-line duties in a wide range of tasks. It features an impressive frequency response of 30 Hz to 18 kHz. That, with its very special character, makes the MA-200 tube condenser mic great for acoustic instruments, vocals, piano, drum overhead, orchestra, and spot miking. The SM.81's defensive armament was better than its successor, the SM.79, and even than that of the SM.84, although of smaller calibre, but still insufficient when faced with modern enemy fighter opposition. It was also capable of carrying a greater bombload than the SM.79, due to its wide fuselage.
The AKG P170 is a small yet rugged and robust microphone- perfect for drum overheads and hi-hats. It’s a well-built and versatile microphone that makes it suitable for all acoustic instruments, such as acoustic guitars. This mic is renowned for working well with acoustic guitars, especially with stereo miking techniques. It has also developed a reputation as a great microphone for orchestral instruments, hi-hats, cymbals, and even vocal choirs. The MA-200 is the end result of Royer’s 20 plus years in the custom microphone field. This is a large-diaphragm condenser mic that offers you full-bodied reproductions of instruments and vocals but steers clear of the shrillness and high-frequency noise that is often found with modern condenser mics.Despite its slim, attractive body the SM81, in common with all of the SM family, is a rugged beast. It's built from tough vinyl-coated steel and Shure claim it's 'field-usable' over a wide range of temperature and humidity conditions. As an acoustic guitarist, that's unlikely to be your primary motivation for buying it, but nevertheless it's nice to know that your fingers will probably stop working before it does. There could be a lot to say on this famous green too and on the description made in books and the reproduction by model paint companies... one of the most common green primer was actually a blue translucent paint that after applied to the parts had to be oven-dried. This process turned the colour into a green but depending on the length of the process it could take different shades. Was this paint really similar to a specific FS ? And were the different greens sometime seen different paints or just the result of different curing processes on the same original paint ? Mind, this was a primer, the actual final finish was not particularly important. The Shure KSM44A features a dual-diaphragm design that makes it an extra special choice. This unique design allows for its large diaphragm to behave like two paired small diaphragm mics that can handle both low and high-frequency transients. An acoustic dreadnought is about a metre long and almost half a metre wide, with many other guitar sizes not really that much smaller. Where exactly should you place a mic – pointing one at the sound hole seems the obvious place to start? Well, not really… Cardioids has proximity effect (increased lowend) at nearfield recording situations! If your instrument quiet silent maybe you have to put the mic so close to get a transparent sound, but in this case you may have strong proximity if your instrument has significant lowend. And It can be
Passingham, Malcolm. "Savoia-Marchetti SM81". Aircraft Illustrated, May 1977, Vol 10 No 5. pp.182–187. The KSM44A also features an internal pop filter that is great for adding extra protection for vocals or any other source that might need it. Additionally, this mic also features a switchable pad and a selectable highpass filter. This is one of the best condenser mics in the market at this price range. 7. Neumann KM 184 With that being said, some microphones and gear suit some instruments better than others, prompting this series of articles under “Recommended Microphones And Accessories.”
It’s well-rounded enough to be used with different instruments, and aside from its exclusively wired connectivity, I have nothing bad to say about it. Pros There’s so much information in the fast transients of ukulele strings (both in the fundamental frequencies and harmonics). The KM 184 provides a beautifully accurate reproduction of this sonic information. Self-Noise Of The Neumann KM 184 As far as sound quality is of concern, Sennheiser’s SKM 835-XSW-A has a flat frequency response unblemished by jitter or distortion, even at louder volumes. Low self-noise: Condenser microphones are often the best bet for miking ukuleles. These mics are active and therefore have self-noise. Choosing a quiet active microphone will help to further capture the subtle nuances in the sound of a ukulele performance. This is doubly important since ukulele are not very loud.
Simply said, the ATM450 is a very versatile mic that will work nicely in a variety of sources. It offers great value and is made by one of the most respected names in the industry. 5. Mojave Audio MA-200 This microphone delivers crystal clear mids and high-end frequencies, making it perfect for cymbals and overheads. It really captures subtle tones and accentuates differences in how the hi-hats are played with each stroke. The sound is balanced and not too sharp.If you value simplicity and power in your microphones, AKG’s Perception 170 is a perfect fit for you. An SM.81 with an A.130/AR.8 long-range radio landed at Kirkuk in the spring of 1941. It was the command aircraft for the expedition made by Italian forces (together with the Germans), to help the 1941 Iraqi rising. But the Iraqis were already defeated by the British, so the Axis mission failed. Of the 12 Fiat CR.42s of the " Squadriglia Irak", only seven returned. The Rode M3 Condenser Microphone offers excellent value is highly versatile for hi-hats and cymbals. Each Rode M3 microphone is designed and made in Australia to a high standard and includes an industry-leading 10-year warranty.
The more expensive microphones are a lot easier to work with. You get an amazing sound as soon as you plug them in, making them a better option to go with if you’re not willing to sit and EQ. Several examples survived the war and went on to serve the Aeronautica Militare Italiana, but by 1950 they had all been retired. The general use of Verde Anticorrosione is a myth that for some reason keeps being retold, even if primary sources and artifacts clearly tell a different story. The market is flooded with them, so we’re here to help you make the best decision. Which Are The 7 Best Microphones For Recording Acoustic Guitar? Directionality: Select a directional microphone to better suit the various miking techniques used in recording ukulele.Flat frequency response: Choose a microphone with a flat frequency response to accurately capture the sound of a ukulele. Although the harmonic content of uke strings isn't very strong in the high-frequencies, having extended high-end helps to capture the air and character of the ukulele and room it's in. And I'm really satisfied! I have already recorded steel string acoustic guitars, drum overhead, percussion and saxophone. All of the records were really successful!!! This mic brings excellent clarity for the price. Most SM.81s were withdrawn by the time of the Italian armistice of 1943, though some remained in service with both the Italian Social Republic and the Italian Co-Belligerent Air Force. There are many different percussion instruments and all of them have different fundamental frequencies. Some will probably sound good, while others not so. As long as fundamental frequencies aren’t very deep, it should give you an excellent performance. Small tambourines, bells and triangles for instance, will sound fine, although they don’t really require that premium quality of a somewhat costly Shure SM81. For drums or snares and larger tambourines, I don’t recommend it. If you want to accomplish it with an SDC, I would suggest looking into KSM 137 instead, which is also used live. Features & build If you think that Shure SM81 doesn’t suffer from a distorted low end, then… you are right! Or at least it is unnoticeable. There is a different issue, it sounds much richer than other SDCs, which is great but it can be overwhelming in the mix. However, it is much easier to roll it off, than to reconstruct what is missing, and the two switchable low cut filters are there for you to help. But let’s note that despite having a beautiful low end, it still won’t replace a good LDC, because we don’t want the reader to form an impression that it can handle everything, and then use it for something it wasn’t meant to do.
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