A unique opportunity to listen to the differences between vinyl cut at 33⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, and half-speed mastering, using Mendelssohn's wonderful music. The orchestra also plays 'Two Guitars' by Ivan Vasiliev, which allows you to compare valve and transistor microphones and stereo vs binaural mic techniques. Chasing The Dragon have even cut a track sourced from their ½" Studer A820 running at 30IPS, so you may contrast the sound of analogue vs digital! Sides 1 to 3 were recorded at 24 bit / 192 kHz using a spaced pair of AKG C12 Omni mics.
Here, Chasing The Dragon have chosen Mendelssohn’s wonderful octet performed by The Locrian Ensemble for their latest recording. The musicians are all soloists in their own right, however, they are led by the ubiquitous violinist, Jack Liebeck.
The recording has also given Mike Valentine and team the opportunity to compare a variety of microphone techniques, which they do in the second half of the album. You can compare valve vs transistor mics and the sound of 1/2” tape running at 30 IPS vs digital at 24 /192.
Tracklist:
A1: Allegro - 33⅓ RPM
B1: Andante - Half-Speed Mastering
B2: Scherzo - Half-Speed Mastering
C1: Presto - 45 RPM
C2: Two Guitars - 45 RPM
D1: Valve Mics - 45 RPM
D2: Transistor Mics - 45 RPM
D3: Tape - 45 RPM
D4: Valve Blumlein Pair - 45 RPM
D5: Binaural Head - 45 RPM
- Audiophile Demonstration Album
- Live recording
- Performances by The Locrian Ensemble
- Mastered at Air Studios in London
- Produced/Engineered by Mike Valentine
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A treat for music and hi-fi lovers
It's an audiophile bonanza that compares valve versus transistor microphones and Blumlein versus spaced pair mic arrangements, there is even one piece captured using a binaural or dummy head for dedicated ehadphone listening.
