[Elecraft] Signal analysis with the P3

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

On 4/29/2014 12:32 PM, Fred Jensen wrote:
 > Not sure it is limited to dynamic mics.

Proximity effect is not limited to dynamic mics.  But it seems to be
more common with dynamic mics used for amateur service because the
electret has both a higher output level and more low end to start with.

> I recorded myself using his velocity mic [the large iconic RCA which
> had a prismatic shape] on an Ampex 350 at varying distances. As I got
> closer, I became more and more a bass.

I took every advantage of proximity effect when I started in radio.
I had an overnight air shift - I worked the mic as close as I could
and kept my voice level down in order to generate that more pleasing
"low, soothing tone".  When it came time to rip and read the news, I
backed off, talked louder and faster - almost sounded like a different
person.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV