48k 24-bit
REC. SETTINGS
N/A
REC. LOWCUT
N/A
REC. LIMITER
N/A
AUX. SETTINGS
N/A
AUX. BASS
N/A
AUX. HIGH-LOW
N/A
MIC. SETTINGS
75 Hz
MIC. LOWCUT
N/A
MIC. HIGH PASS
@7
(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:
February 23, 2023 at 3:53:53 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:
ABOUT:
At this "BOOM" proximity, I really prefer a 75 Hz MIC. LOWCUT (to the 150Hz) but because it's still going to need a custom EQ, I think I'll stick to the 150 Hz MIC. LOWCUT to remove handling and background noise. It still takes away too much BASS, but that's going to be added back with my custom EQ.
UPDATE:
Nice! I have super good news...I figured out how to remove the RFI from this combo. All you have to do is TURN OFF the wireless RECEIVER! That's right, if it's off there's no problem with RFI, but if it's ON, there is constant static from RFI, especially when it's closer than 3 feet. I'm going to test this some more, but for now this is a quick and easy fix, if you don't need to use the wireless receiver, that is. There is a small amount of RFI noise when I turn the MIC. BOOST all of the way down (to "0") on the dial, but when you have it at a normal level, this noise is not noticeable.
PREVIOUS NOTE:
I'm just starting this test, and I'm not sure if the RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) will render this microphone/audio recorder combination useless or not. The reason I don't know yet, is that I have identified that if the wireless RECEIVER is too close to the cable that attaches the microphone to the TRANSMITTER/Recorder, there is a ton of RFI. However, when I move the RECEIVER further away, it lessens considerably...and when I turn it OFF, the RFI MIGHT BE LOW ENOUGH to not cause a problem...so I'm still testing...
As noted before, the shock mount that is included with this mic doesn't do a very good job of protecting it from the sound of bumps and/or wiggles, so you'll have to hold it steady in that case. (If I can find an affordable, aftermarket shock mount, I will update this review).
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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