MBHO Jecklin Disk and MBHO Schneider Disk Microphone Mounts
MBHO Jecklin Disk
Stereo recordings use two (or more) microphones. There are many ways to position two microphones to get a realistic stereo image. Entire books have been written about the many different mic positioning techniques for stereo.
One of the more recent developments is Juerg Jecklin's "Optimal Stereo Signal" technique. This technique uses two omnidirectional microphones spaced 160mm (approximately 6 inches) apart, separated by an acoustically absorbent flat disc that is 300mm (approximately 12 inches) across. This microphone mount has come to be called the "Jecklin Disk."
You can find Juerg Jecklin's german-language tech paper on the Jecklin Disk here.
MBHO Schneider Disk
A variant on the Jecklin Disk is the Schneider Disk. The Schneider Disk adds a foam covered sphere to the center of the disk, better mimicing the human head's absorption characteristics.
How do you choose between them? Both provide excellent stereo imaging when played back over speakers. The Schneider Disk provides a slightly better approximation of a binaural recording when played back over headphones. We recommend the Schneider Disk for chamber groups, rock bands and small choirs. We recommend the Jecklin Disk for larger orchestra and choirs.
The microphone clips on both Disks are designed to accept microphones having a 21mm diameter. They will accept slightly larger microphones too.
CSB microphones and accessories have been sold to customers all over the world, including the United States, Canada, Brazil, Japan, Singapore, Korea, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, France, Belgium, Germany, Austria, England, Scotland, Norway, Ireland, Sweden, Finland, Poland, Serbia, South Africa and many others.
Jecklin and Schneider Disk Microphone Mount Ordering
We are happy to accept orders via email, phone, mail and FAX.
The Jecklin Disk is priced at $399; the Schneider Disk is $499. Soft cases are $53 for the Jecklin Disk and $56 for the Schneider Disk.
Payment
Payment is via any major credit card (Visa, Mastercard or American Express), a PayPal account, personal checks, money order (available from the Post Office or bank), traveler's checks, wired funds, cash or certified check, US funds only. Please allow some additional time for personal checks to clear the bank prior to shipment. COD shipments are available in some situations -- contact us for details. You may wire funds directly to our bank account -- please contact us for details.
PayPal handles our credit card processing. You need not have a PayPal account to pay with a credit card.
We also accept purchase orders from pre-qualified US universities, corporations, and state and federal governments.
Checks should be made out to "Core Sound LLC" and sent to:
Core Sound LLC
405 Cedar Lane, #1
Teaneck, NJ 07666
USA
Orders are typically shipped within two or three days but delivery times vary with our order load. We can usually accommodate "rush" orders, including same day shipments -- call and ask!
If you have questions, call and ask for Len Moskowitz. He can be reached at (201) 801-0812. His electronic mail address on the Internet is:
moskowit@core-sound.com
Customs Taxes
If you are ordering from outside the United States or Canada, your government may (or may not) charge you import taxes. Those taxes are your responsibility. If you are not certain, please ask your local Customs authority for more information.
VAT and Sales Taxes:
Core Sound LLC collects only State of New Jersey sales tax. We do not collect UK/Europe VAT taxes or any other taxes
Jecklin and Schneider Disk Microphone Mount Trial Offer
To give you a chance to try them out and decide if they're for you, Core Sound provides a 30 day trial period. All Disks returned within 30 days of shipment qualify for a full refund (minus shipping and handling charges) provided that they are returned in as-new condition.
Jecklin and Schneider Disk Microphone Mount Limited Warranty
The Disks are sold with a one year limited parts and labor warranty. If a Disk requires repair during that period, ship it back to Core Sound postage paid with a description of the problem. We will repair or replace it and ship it back to you at no charge. No consequential damages are covered by this warranty.