WMS-5 catches 5ch surround sound in the roar train, KOTODEN
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The Takamatsu Kotohira Electric Railroad, nicknamed “Kotoden” runs in Takamatsu, Shikoku Island Japan.
Just before retirement the grand train, was filmed in HD with 5.1 surround for Blu-Ray disk release from U. V. N Corporation .
Each train has a strong personality. Its motor is installed differently to today’s trains, It runs with a roaring sound which resounds deep inside the passenger’s abdomen. The driving sound makes old people nostalgic and is a new and sensual experience for the young.
It is now the sound of the past, reproduced here with the latest and best technology in order to retain a permanent record.
The Sanken WMS-5 microphone was instrumental in this surround sound recording,
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Fujimori, a director of “Bakuon Tetsudou KOTODEN” (the roar train), gives his impression of the challenge that faced the recording.
“During the actual recording we questioned how to set the cameras and 5 microphones into the narrow driver’s space. The HD camera on tripod alone, would occupy considerable space. To impede the driver’s actions was unacceptable of course.
So, I decided to use the newly developed surround microphone, the WMS-5, designed and made by Sanken in conjunction with NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) as it could be set in the narrow driver’s seat. I tested it before the start of the shoot.
Traditionally, for surround recording, we had to place 5 microphones and focus on the directionality and position of each. But in the case of WMS-5, I can record 5 ch with one microphone, and it is possible to mount it on a camera. It’s a great benefit as it’s easy to use and mobile . How impressive the results were! I could use the DTS-HD master audio format in mastering.
I imagine that the retired trains are very pleased with the quality of this blu-ray disk.
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Overview of “Bakuon Tetsudou KOTODEN” (The roar train, KOTODEN)
Release Date : April 15, 2009
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Driver’s seat perspective (5.1 surround) Kotoden Shiho Station to Kawaramachi Station
Shido Line stipple
Video Benefits
1. Goodbye Model 30 Narration Rokurou Naya
2. Kotoden image photo by Masami Tsubouchi
Image - On the day of retirement KOTODEN - four seasons
Original release : U. V. N corporation
Sold by PONY CANYON INC.
PCXE-10001 Price JPY 4,700. (tax excluded)
58 mins/ 16:9/ MPEG4 AVC/ COLOR/ S & R
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