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That NPR sound

Post by vvv » Fri Apr 16, 2021 1:13 pm

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Re: That NPR sound

Post by markjazzbassist » Fri Apr 16, 2021 1:44 pm

the short version. neumann u87, bass rolloff switch engaged, pop filter, close miking (6" to 1 foot), dead room.


i listen to a lot of NPR, it does sound nice and cut through well.

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Re: That NPR sound

Post by The Scum » Fri Apr 16, 2021 5:24 pm

They've also got notch vocal talent, who could probably make a dictaphone sound like NPR.

Our local NPR has hired some younger reporters/announcers through the years, and it's interesting hearing them learn that carefully metered NPR diction.
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Re: That NPR sound

Post by losthighway » Fri Apr 16, 2021 6:12 pm

Does anyone else wish there was a podcast that was just Ayesha Roscoe and Eleanor Beardsley discussing anything they want?

America is rich with accents.

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Re: That NPR sound

Post by Snarl 12/8 » Sat Apr 17, 2021 3:11 am

Aren't they basically using the grandson of hitler mic for the same reasons? Not comparing their missions in any way. I read that as start with an amazing mic and then don't fuck up the sound after that.
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