Loudspeaker reproduction of brass instruments

w6dsr
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Loudspeaker reproduction of brass instruments Apr 19, 2024 20:03:06 GMT Hexspa likes this

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Post by w6dsr on Apr 19, 2024 20:03:06 GMT

My home audio playback system does an adequate job of reproducing realistic music, save for one group of instruments, namely the brass section. When I hear a trumpet or trombone live, it has that sharp crack of liveliness that is totally lacking on playback on my home system. I'm seeking an answer as to why this is, and a solution if one exists.

I suspect it is a dynamic range issue. For one thing, the recording engineer should not simply use two microphones 10 meters away from the orchestra. He should place one high-dynamic range microphone for each instrument, and later mix it down.

Can anyone recommend an audio CD I could purchase where a brass instrument sounded real, and on what system was this heard.

Thanks for any info,
Doug Ronald, W6DSR

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Loudspeaker reproduction of brass instruments Apr 22, 2024 20:27:22 GMT

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Post by skandinav on Apr 22, 2024 20:27:22 GMT

[REMOVED] Have you read the book? Too many factors can interfere: speakers quality, room itself, etc. Did you calibrate speakers for the room by roomeq mathaudio? Usually highs are 25db lower than they should be whereever i measured which kills sound transparency. It will fix room resonances as well which are in lows and low middle.

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Loudspeaker reproduction of brass instruments May 6, 2024 13:16:19 GMT

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Post by Hexspa on May 6, 2024 13:16:19 GMT

Apr 19, 2024 20:03:06 GMT w6dsr said:

My home audio playback system does an adequate job of reproducing realistic music, save for one group of instruments, namely the brass section. When I hear a trumpet or trombone live, it has that sharp crack of liveliness that is totally lacking on playback on my home system. I'm seeking an answer as to why this is, and a solution if one exists.

I suspect it is a dynamic range issue. For one thing, the recording engineer should not simply use two microphones 10 meters away from the orchestra. He should place one high-dynamic range microphone for each instrument, and later mix it down.

Can anyone recommend an audio CD I could purchase where a brass instrument sounded real, and on what system was this heard.

Thanks for any info,
Doug Ronald, W6DSR

Welcome, Doug. There are audiophile record labels specializing in realism. Two other factors which can contribute to realism are the effects of your playback system. "Flatter" speakers have better transient response and color the sound less. Also, if your room is very reflective then the comb filtering effects, image smearing, and decay will lessen accuracy.

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