is anyone familiar with the AKG polar pattern converter (PPC 1000)

Discuss hardware/software tools and techniques involved in capturing sound, in the studio, live or on location.
Post Reply

is anyone familiar with the AKG polar pattern converter (PPC 1000)

Post by dfira »

I'm curious if you know how it works, and if i can apply a similar strategy or even buy a replacement to use on my Rode M3?

They are similar sized mics, although I'm reading that the C1000 capsule is 17mm while the m3 is 12.7mm

Thank you
dfira
Poster
Posts: 81 Joined: Tue Nov 03, 2020 2:56 pm

Re: is anyone familiar with the AKG polar pattern converter (PPC 1000)

Post by Sam Spoons »

It works as an 'interference tube' which changes the way sound waves arrive at the capsule. It won't work on your M3 because the capsule dimensions are different.

https://www.dpamicrophones.com/mic-dictionary/interference-tube
Last edited by Sam Spoons on Wed Dec 02, 2020 11:24 am, edited 2 times in total.
User avatar
Sam Spoons
Forum Aficionado
Posts: 22907 Joined: Thu Jan 23, 2003 12:00 am Location: Manchester UK
Still mourning the loss of my 'Jedi Poster" status :)

People often mistake me for a grown-up because of my age.

Re: is anyone familiar with the AKG polar pattern converter (PPC 1000)

Post by Hugh Robjohns »

:D Tick VG! :thumbup:
User avatar
Hugh Robjohns
Moderator
Posts: 43691 Joined: Fri Jul 25, 2003 12:00 am Location: Worcestershire, UK
Technical Editor, Sound On Sound...
(But generally posting my own personal views and not necessarily those of SOS, the company or the magazine!)
In my world, things get less strange when I read the manual... 

Re: is anyone familiar with the AKG polar pattern converter (PPC 1000)

Post by Sam Spoons »

Honoured :blush::blush::blush:
User avatar
Sam Spoons
Forum Aficionado
Posts: 22907 Joined: Thu Jan 23, 2003 12:00 am Location: Manchester UK
Still mourning the loss of my 'Jedi Poster" status :)

People often mistake me for a grown-up because of my age.

Re: is anyone familiar with the AKG polar pattern converter (PPC 1000)

Post by Kwackman »

Sam Spoons wrote:Honoured :blush::blush::blush:

Teachers Pet! :roll:

:mrgreen:
Last edited by Kwackman on Wed Dec 02, 2020 1:18 pm, edited 1 time in total.
User avatar
Kwackman
Frequent Poster
Posts: 3686 Joined: Thu Nov 07, 2002 12:00 am Location: Belfast

Re: is anyone familiar with the AKG polar pattern converter (PPC 1000)

Post by Sam Spoons »

(fishes ruler and ink soaked wad of toilet paper out of desk) :bouncy:
User avatar
Sam Spoons
Forum Aficionado
Posts: 22907 Joined: Thu Jan 23, 2003 12:00 am Location: Manchester UK
Still mourning the loss of my 'Jedi Poster" status :)

People often mistake me for a grown-up because of my age.

Re: is anyone familiar with the AKG polar pattern converter (PPC 1000)

Post by dfira »

Interesting.

I've caught the gear bug now! May buy myself an Oktava Mk 012!
dfira
Poster
Posts: 81 Joined: Tue Nov 03, 2020 2:56 pm
Post Reply