Topic: Transient Response

Bob Heil expresses his dislike for condenser microphones, citing their over-sensitivity and "raspy" top end. He argues that his large diaphragm dynamics, like the PR 30, can replace condensers without the need for phantom power. Heil also identifies the poor quality of modern lavalier microphones as a "scourge" and suggests he may focus on improving them in the future.

Heil discusses the fragility of ribbon microphones compared to his dynamic designs, which use boron and iron mixtures to create magnets ten times stronger than standard versions. He critiques large audio companies for removing the word "performance" from their branding, asserting that Heil Sound remains focused on the needs of the performing artist.