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REC. SETTINGS
OFF
REC. LOWCUT
OFF
REC. LIMITER
8
AUX. SETTINGS
N/A
AUX. BASS
N/A
AUX. HIGH-LOW
N/A
MIC. SETTINGS
N/A
MIC. LOWCUT
N/A
MIC. HIGH PASS
N/A
(RFI) RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE
?
LESS THAN
1.1ft / 0.34m
?
BETWEEN
1.1ft / 0.34m -2.2ft / 0.67m
BETWEEN
2.2ft / 0.67m -3.3ft / 1m
BETWEEN
3.3ft / 1m -4.4ft / 1.34m
Published:
January 22, 2023 at 2:08:53 AM
REAL RATINGS
After testing each microphone, I like to know if it sounds realistic (accurate lows/bass, mids, highs/treble) in combination with the recorder and/or AUX. amplifier, to see if it needs EQ.
LOWS/BASS
?
DO THE "LOWS" SOUND REAL?
MIDS
?
DO THE "MIDS" SOUND REAL?
HIGHS/TREBLE
?
DO THE "HIGHS" SOUND REAL?
NOTES:
USE-CASE (SCENARIO):
While this specific data entry is labelled as the "LAV" proximity, my main purpose for having this recorder in my KIT, is to use it to capture AMBIENT audio, NOT for dialog. So, when I'm using the "LAV" designation in conjunction with the BUILT-IN MICS, it is simply to give the distance a number so I can figure out the REC. LEVEL. At the "LAV" proximity, 8 is the REC. LEVEL that is working well (8 is at 9-o-clock on the dial). The use-case for these settings is when I'm capturing BOTH dialogue AND ambient sound. It would be good for something like a walk-around PODCAST, but I don't see how it will be useful for video (because the mic would be in the shot). I'm still experimenting with this one though.
Also, because I mostly use this to capture ambient surround audio (a soundscape) my policy is to (almost) always record in the 4-channel mode. So, if using it for narration, it's important that I speak into the XY side of the recorder (the side with the display) to get natural-sounding dialog.
One more thing is I always use the Zoom WSU-1 Universal Windscreen with this recorder, as I think the audio sounds more natural and "REAL" with this (It sounds to "metallic" without this furry windscreen, and it helps reduce REVERB in INDOOR situations).
Keep in mind, these settings will not establish the exact level you'll need for every scene (where the audio level "bounces" around -12) but my goal is to provide a good starting point (that comes out clean, after boosting in post). It's also important to use these "recommended settings" for my microphone-specific EQ files to work properly (they won't work as intended if any of the "audio variables" are different). The EQ file was created to correct any sonic imperfections of the microphone or wind protection (foam, furry) and have been created with Audacity (the free audio editor) to make them as affordable as possible. Also, it's important to always monitor (accurate headphones) your audio while recording so you can hear any problems and make any changes needed to your audio.
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