IsoDI vs Minivan! Thanks to the crew at Tape Op for making such a great video! Be sure to check out Scott’s full companion review of the IsoDI in Tape Op issue 85!
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ZenPro Audio Clipalator
If you want to listen to Avenson Audio gear, you can check out the ZenPro Clip-A-Lator
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Mid-Side and Blend are both Shipping!
So after a much longer than expected delay on certain parts for the Mid-Side and Blend boxes, both units are in stock at Avenson Audio! Give us a call or talk to your favorite pro audio dealer and check them out.
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Is there a Warranty?
We offer a one year warranty. If it breaks send it back and we will fix it or replace it. Some circumstances may not be covered like if you run it over with a bulldozer, although I would really love to see what it looked like after that! In fact even after the year is up, [...]
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Can I parallel the input of the Small DI?
Sure. You will have to supply your own Y-cable. Now a small warning: Since the Small DI is not isolated by a transformer on the output there is a chance for ground loops.
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Why Doesn’t the Small DI have a ground lift switch?
The Small DI was intended to have only the necessary features to function as and instrument input for a preamp. By removing the output transformer we were able to make the Small DI affordable, but still of the highest quality. Most instruments pickups are floating sources and do not require a ground lift.
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What is the relation to the Stapes mics?
The mics that are sometimes know on the net as the Stapes omnis, or Stapes mics were designed by Brad Avenson. Then Erik Wofford (check out his studio) and Brad Avenson refined the design and began to sell them. Further development of the microphone resulted in the Avenson Audio STO-2′s that are available today.
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Can you really use an omni for live sound?
Absolutely! People worry that feedback will be an issue with an omni-directional microphone, but because omni don’t have a proximity effect you can place them very close to the source. The closer to the source, the more isolation you get from the ambient sound. I’ve heard reports of people touring with the STO-2 for hand-percussion. I’ve used [...]
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Updated Website!
Well it has been too long coming, but I’ve updated the website a bit so that I’ll be able to add to it more often and easier.
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Jecklin Disk Stereo Recording
I had heard about the Jecklin disk from a few different source, but I never had one to play around with, so after some digging in my scrap pile I came up with enough stuff to build a decent approximation. It didn’t cost me anything, since I already had this stuff, but even to buy [...]
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