96k 24-bit
REC. SETTINGS
ON
REC. LOWCUT
OFF
REC. LIMITER
50
AUX. SETTINGS
N/A
AUX. BASS
N/A
AUX. HIGH-LOW
N/A
MIC. SETTINGS
150 Hz
MIC. LOWCUT
N/A
MIC. HIGH PASS
5.0
(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 17, 2023 at 1:22:29 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:
RFI WARNING:
The Zoom H1 (v1) has noticeable RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) when used at less than 5 FEET from an iPhone 13 Pro max. This is a major limitation, especially for LAV use, because if the recorder is in the pocket of a groom, and they have an iPhone somewhere in their coat, this is going to cause RFI.
This test was done using both the FOAM + FURRY windscreens (Official) because the normal application of this "VLOG" proximity is OUTDOOR vlogging (though it could be used INDOORS if needed). My goal is for every database entry for the "VLOG" proximity to use the FURRY windscreen, but there are a few mics I don't have the official windscreens for (but I will update them as soon as I can).
Due to the 2 LOWCUT (MIC. and REC.) filters being used, I will need to create a custom EQ, as it removed too much of the BASS/LOWS, but this was necessary to reduce the handling noise (because of the poor-quality shock mount) as well as to reduce extra low frequencies that enter the mic as a result of environmental noises that occur in the background. It does do a pretty good job of rejecting audio from the sides and even the rear of the mic (especially with these custom settings).
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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