General HIFI > Vinyl
LP's with Good Dynamics
ozmillsy:
As I mentioned elsewhere on the forum, a lot of current release music is released on vinyl where the dynamics appear to be in tact, seemingly unafflicted by DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) that is found on the digital release.
My hit rate is about 50/50, where the LP will show signs of obvious DRC, or it doesnt. I believe sometimes the same digital master is used to create the LP and CD releases, and sometimes it is a different master. Perhaps in the good examples the finalised studio mix is used for the LP (before the digital mastering engineer has messed with it) ?
This thread will document my personal findings, where I have recorded the LP to a Korg MR2, and checked the results of these recordings. It's true that my system could be influencing the accuracy of these recordings, but any inaccuracies are by far and away outweighed by the significantly different results that point to articial (digitally applied) DRC.
I'll open by showing an example of an LP that to my ears and eyes, is significantly compressed.
The Knife, Silent Shout (2006- click)
LP, track 1
CD, same track
The Silent Shout LP and CD actually sound more alike than different (surface noise aside), and no surprises why, they are both compressed . There is a general lack of dynamics, everything seems loud. The LP and CD of this album is likely to be from the same digital master.
A good example.
Fever Ray, Self Titled (2009- click).
LP, track 8 , I'm Not Done
CD, same track
That album (LP) sounds just sublime. Whoever says electronic music sounds better compressed, hasn't got a clue !!!!
So, the posts I make in this thread, will be geared towards revealing those current release LPs that have their dynamics in tact. I may also show some compressed LPs from time to time, just as a reminder, that it isnt all rosey. :'(
springcreek:
Thanks Oz a really useful thread!
ozmillsy:
Goldfrapp, Tales of Us (2013- click).
LP, track 6 , Thea
CD, same track
The LP sounds wonderful, dynamics in tact, very natural. :) As you can see, the CD is full of clips !!!! >:( >:(
zenelectro:
Yes I have a Goldfrapp CD and it is complete sonic dross!
A real pity, she's got some pretty cool musical ideas.
ozmillsy:
--- Quote from: zenelectro on March 18, 2014, 10:50:39 PM ---A real pity, she's got some pretty cool musical ideas.
--- End quote ---
This latest album is quite down tempo. I get into downtempo electronic music, but it's not for everyone.
I was just stoked that the dynamics are in tact on this LP. I have an earlier Goldfrapp SACD, and both the CD and SACD layers were compressed.
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