[GLLUG] Audio Production

[Chris Bell]

On Fri 05 Dec, Christopher Hunter wrote:
> 
> On 05/12/14 15:21, Chris Bell wrote:
> 
> As an aside, I am told that professional sound studios often prefer older
> sound hardware which uses germanium transistors which are low noise compared
> with silicon.
> 
> 
> Having designed lots of professional audio gear over the years, I can assure you that 
> germanium semiconductors are an order of magnitude noisier than silicon.  They're also
>  very much more temperature sensitive and more fragile - physicall
> y and electrically.
> 
> As usual, the "audiophools" in recording studios haven't a clue about the gear they're
>  using!
> 
> Chris
> 

   I actually agree, and was surprised to be asked for older kit.

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Chris Bell www.chrisbell.org.uk
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