Fostex 3180 - APPLICATION NOTES; Reverb Use Cases

require a reverberation effect at the end, and so the 3180 may be
punched in and out during the appropriate part, while passing the
dry signal before and after the punch.
(7) On the Road
Your 3180 will be a top road performer as long as you treat it
with the same respect and care you would give a $450 microphone.
Just like the microphone transducer element, the spring transducer
is maintained in precise mechanical alignment. Extreme physical
shock should always be avoided.
NOTE: The Fostex optional flight case Model 9040 is recommended
when you travel with your 3180.
5. APPLICATION NOTES
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Commercial Audio - the subtle effect.
Subconsciously, everyone is aware of the presence of
reverberation,and a small amount added to an announcer's
voice can have a positive subliminal effect on the listener.
Speech treated in this manner will likely appear clearer
because of the added warmth and fullness; plus, brief,
silent gaps between words are occupied by some sound --
a very helpful aid when you're dealing with a hesitant or
unevenly paced reading.
Broadcasters and audio visual producers have long real-
ized and appreciated the benefits of the subtle use of
reverberation in commercial audio.
Creative Audio - the exaggerated effect.
As Paul Simon has said, “One man's ceiling is another
man's floor." Don't be afraid to turn it up in the spirit
of rock and roll enthusiasm. Experiment, by all means. You
run very little risk of damaging anything other than your
ego. And you may well find a grain of truth in the cynical
re-statement of a famous maxim: “Nothing succeeds like
excess."
Subjective Value Judgments
No matter how classically pure your tastes and inclina-
tions, it's a relatively easy matter to "listen through"