What is the low cut and how does it work?
The ARES-M is equipped with a analogue low cut filter integrated within the microphone pre-amplifier. This filter can be turned ON of OFF as desired. Frequency response curve of the External microphone pre-amplifier (flat and Low cut 220Hz): The frequency of the cut is at 200Hz with a gradient of 40 dB / octave. This filter can be activated for each microphone type, as defined in the USER list (DYN, NAGRA,COND) It is specially useful for recordings made using directional microphones outside in windy conditions, such as the stereo NAGRA microphone. In fact, cardiod (speed capsules) such as the NAGRA microphone are susceptible to vortexes induced by wind moving round the microphone capsule, contrary to omni-directional (pressure) capsules, which are not. Note however that the NAGRA microphone is equipped with a fine silk screen directly behind the grill / basket carefully positioned to compensate for these vortexes and pop effects. It is also recommended to use the external foam windshie
