Data generated as part of research to determine an appropriate method to make audio recordings suitable for use in comparing the perceptual characteristics imparted by microphones. Data comprise audio files, listening test interfaces and MATLAB code. References BBC SNN (2015): A.Pearce. T.Brookes, M.Dewhirst, "Timbral differences between microphones", BBC Sound Now & Next Technology Fair, London, UK, 19-20 May 2015 AES139 (2015): A.Pearce. T.Brookes, M.Dewhirst, "Validation of experimental methods to record stimuli for microphone comparisons", Audio Eng.Soc. 139th Convention, New York, USA, 29 Oct - 1 Nov 2015

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