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Listen to samples from TTL recordings. Audio clips on this page are in MP3 format.

Coloratura Soprano [Listen
Rossini: La Pastorella delle Alpi
Glowing
room acoustics combine with sensitive musicianship by talented soprano Ji-Hyun Kim and pianist Chiyoon Chung, resulting in a pleasing wash of sound in this lively Italian art song by Rossini.  Schoeps microphones capture a lively and transparent sound picture.
 
Pipe Organ [Listen

Howells: Psalm-Prelude, Op. 32 no. 3
This example offers an outstanding demonstration of the capability of DSD recording to capture the massive weight of the "king of instruments" and dynamic contrast ranging from barely a whisper to absolute earth-shattering power.  Organist Scott Hayes performs on the recently restored 64-rank 1927 E.M. Skinner organ in Morley Music Hall at Lake Erie College in Painesville, Ohio.

   
A Cappella Vocal Ensemble [Listen]

Aichinger: Regina Coeli
This performance by Faburden, conducted by Charles Hogan, is a testament to the benefit of outstanding acoustics when recording on location.  A reverberant church suitable to the repertoire was chosen for the session, and only two microphones were needed to capture the magnificent sense of space.  This recording has no artificial reverberation or processing added.

   
Piano [Listen]

Lutoslawski: Variations on a theme by Paganini
The piano is a complex instrument and can be notoriously difficult to record well.  There is a fine art in capturing clarity of touch and timbre while properly balancing room acoustics in the recording process. This powerful four-hand performance by Ning An and Gloria Chien offers a demonstration of the result when these qualities are successfully captured using sensitive recording techniques.

   
String Quartet [Listen]

Mendelssohn: String Quartet in A minor, Op. 13 (Intermezzo)
Here is another
example of the sonic beauty of Schoeps microphones, in this case the fantastic MK21 subcardioid.  This live recording of the Carpe Diem String Quartet has an intentionally intimate perspective to the sound that is appropriate in properly rendering the poignant atmosphere called for in the music.

 
Orchestra and Chorus [Listen]

Mozart: Mass in C minor, K. 427 (Sanctus)
This live concert performance by the CCM Concert Orchestra, Chamber Choir and Chorale under the direction of Brett Scott was made using Sennheiser omnidirectional mics as the main pickup for orchestra, and Schoeps subcardioid mics as choral spots.  This microphone setup captures the full weight of the orchestra while rendering the proper perspective and clarity to the choral texture.

   
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