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Convention Paper

A Modular Microphone Array for Surround Sound Recording

Authors: Fox, Charles; McGregor, Wade

AES Convention 112 · Paper 5566 · April 2002

Abstract

The paper describes a multiple microphone array method and mounting system of a modular design. The Modular Microphone Array facilitates accurate and repeatable transducer configurations suited to a variety of studio and field recording situations and standards, including surround sound recording. The design supports a wide variety of transducer types (microphones) and is independent of any specific manufacturer's model or type. The novel overall shape, with attendant capability to be modified, is a further attribute. The light weight of this design ensures portability and ease of deployment in diverse field recording situations: musical performance recording, film and video production, broadcast, sound effects recording, ambient soundscape recording, and other professional audio applications.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 112
AES Convention
112
Paper number
5566
Publication date
April 6, 2002
Session subject
Surround Sound Recording
Affiliation
Assistant Professor, Dept of Media Production and Studies, Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada ; MC Squared System Design Group, Inc., North Vancouver, British Columbia (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper