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Eeyore wrote:
If Keith wants to capture the sound he hears, the mic should be
positioned in his listening position.

It's not that simple, unfortunately. The brain is a very complex computer
which filters out unwanted information, etc. As has been said you can help
matters by closing off one ear to give a better approximation of a
microphone. But for best results you want to do your measuring in a
suitable place - which would be an anechoic room with no reflections or
unwanted noises.

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Dave Plowman London SW
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