96k 24-bit
REC. SETTINGS
OFF
REC. LOWCUT
OFF
REC. LIMITER
48
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
BAD
LESS THAN
1.1ft / 0.34m
BAD
BETWEEN
1.1ft / 0.34m -2.2ft / 0.67m
BAD
BETWEEN
2.2ft / 0.67m -3.3ft / 1m
SO-SO
BETWEEN
3.3ft / 1m -4.4ft / 1.34m
Published:
March 28, 2023 at 11:23:46 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
C
DO THE "MIDS" SOUND REAL?
HIGHS/TREBLE
A
DO THE "HIGHS" SOUND REAL?
NOTES:
AUDIO RECORDER SPECIFIC:
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 microphone does NOT fully plug into this audio recorder, so you only get 1 channel of audio (the LEFT channel). I don't know if there is a non-locking version of this model, but there is of the more popular (and smaller) 044. I don't really like monitoring audio when it's just coming in through one ear, so I don't use this mic with this audio recorder. I did complete this test for reference (and in case I had to use it for some reason) and the REC. LEVEL I felt gave me the best result was at 48. This requires boosting the levels in post-production, but I've found the sweet spot of this audio recorder is between 37 and 50 (and 63 is the highest level this recorder does well at before it introduces way too much self-noise). It's good to start with a slightly lower REC. LEVEL on a non-32-bit float recorder anyway, to give yourself more "head room".
MIC-SPECIFIC:
This is yet another test in which a mic sounds better with the Comica CVM-MF1 (Lavalier Furry) and it sounds pretty natural and real with it on, so I'm not planning to use this mic without it (so I can be either INDOORS OR OUTDOORS and have it sound the same).
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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