32-Bit Float
REC. SETTINGS
ON
REC. LOWCUT
N/A
REC. LIMITER
N/A
AUX. SETTINGS
N/A
AUX. BASS
N/A
AUX. HIGH-LOW
N/A
MIC. SETTINGS
150 Hz
MIC. LOWCUT
N/A
MIC. HIGH PASS
1
(RFI) RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE
OKAY
LESS THAN
1.1ft / 0.34m
BAD
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 9:30:24 PM
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
B
DO THE "LOWS" SOUND REAL?
MIDS
A
DO THE "MIDS" SOUND REAL?
HIGHS/TREBLE
A
DO THE "HIGHS" SOUND REAL?
NOTES:
AUDIO RECORDER SPECIFIC:
It is really interesting how this mic works with the Zoom F2 32-bit float recorder, at this "CLOSE" proximity: It doesn't need much MIC. GAIN (a setting of "1") and what's amazing about this 32-bit float file (from the Zoom F2) is that it actually comes out pretty clean after boosting the level in post-production. I like doing this, because it means you're using very little of the mic's pre-amp (which tends to "color" the signal). This is very different from how you would have to work if using a non-32-bit float recorder.
RFI RATING:
In regard to RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) this mic showed the typical "BAD" performance within LESS THAN 3 FEET (of an iPhone 13 Pro Max) but I'm rating it as "OKAY" (not "GOOD") to use at a distance of 3 feet or more, as I did hear some RFI AT AROUND 3 FEET when a calendar notification popped up on my iPhone 13 Pro Max (which causes me to wonder why the RF is stronger when that notification popped up).
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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