On 10/05/08 16:27, in article 68lpmtF2tmq7uU1@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
"Phil
Allison" <philallison@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>>> Joe, mics like the classic AKG 414 family use dual elements and
switches to
>>> achieve multiple patterns including fig-8.
>
>
> ** Wrong.
>
> They use single "elements " with pattern switching.
>
>
>> No, technically the 414 has one dual-diaphragm element.
>
>
> ** The AKG 414 has only one diaphragm.
No, it doesn't. Have a look at the AKG website if you don't believe me.
>
> Condenser mics all have only one.
>
> Pattern switching is achieved electrically.
All multi-pattern condensers are dual-diaphragm (electrical pattern
switching), with the exception of the Shure KSM141 (mechanical pattern
switching).
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Joe Kotroczo kotroczo@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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