SE Reflexion filter... love it!

[Kubi]

Just tried the SE Reflexion Filter for a vocal session in my (typical small project) studio and have to say, it makes a noticeable difference for the better.

I used it exactly as instructed (mic centered relative to the SE on vertical and horizontal axis, membrane flush with the front edge of the SE) and it does focus the sound substantially, without any of the muffled low-end problems caused when I tried to minimize the room effect by creating 'vocal booths' using foam or blankets around the singer. Using the SE, the vocals had a more clearly defined high-end and a more focused body.

The only thing I added was a little absorption above the singer on the ceiling, to get rid of the worst early reflections from there.

The weight and balance issues that have been mentioned in these parts before, well, I don't have them: Years ago I inherited three massive Atlas stands when the studio I used to work at went belly-up. You can barely lift them, so they don't tip over no matter how hard the SE tries to get the stand off balance...

[BradLyons]

<-------ate a bunch of crow on this product. When I first saw it, I laughed---thinking OKAY, really? Come on.....then tried it, wow--it does work!

[MIDI Life Crisis]

Thanks for the post. I don't know anyone who couldn't benefit from that - except maybe someone who doesn't record live studio stuff... duh!

$300 ain't a bad price, either, if it keeps the recording clean.

I'll get one.

[bkshepard]

Glad to hear the raves. That's actually the next item on my list of stuff to buy--along with a stand strong enough to support it!

[James Steele]

I bought one used and tried it out. I actually did damage a microphone due to the balance issues as I managed to knock over the stand. In my case, there was a small difference, but it was not very pronounced and I decided I liked the sound better without it. I do track my vocals in very quiet room with lots of absorption, so if that were not the case, maybe this would be something I'd use more.

[Kubi]

Yep, if you use it with a regular stand, definitely get a sand bag (i.e. from a film/video supply store?)

Also, I think taking care of the ceiling (i.e. by placing an absorber or a cloud above the singer) was key to my good results, since it will not shield reflections from above. (Or below, for that matter, so if you're standing on a reflective surface, put a carpet or similar under the singer and the mic...)

[Aahzekiel]

If you've got absorption stuff on the walls, can you turn this thing on end to knock out anything coming from above?

-T