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
ON
MIC. LOWCUT
N/A
MIC. HIGH PASS
+20
(RFI) RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE
JUST OK
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:
December 27, 2022 at 1:23:31 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
DO THE "LOWS" SOUND REAL?
MIDS
DO THE "MIDS" SOUND REAL?
HIGHS/TREBLE
DO THE "HIGHS" SOUND REAL?
NOTES:
"VLOG" Test:
This test was at my "VLOG" [22 inches...] proximity and is using the official Rode FURRY (VMPR Deadcat). I used the +20 MIC. BOOST because this microphone usually needs that for non-32-bit-float audio recorders, and while I could leave it at +0 and push the ability of the 32-bit float file from the Zoom F2 during post-production (i.e. by bringing up the audio level while editing) it becomes difficult to monitor the audio using headphones if the level is too low.
RFI NOTES:
One thing I did notice during this test, was how much RFI (radio frequency interference) affects this microphone. I had an iPhone 13 Pro Max approx. 3 feet away, and I heard noticeable interference, and then when I put the microphone close to the phone (within a few inches) it confirmed my suspicions that the iPhone was the source of the RFI (and at that point, the interference was so loud it was almost painful). So, this microphone isn't as good of a tool as it was before such powerful phones were available.
With the +20 MIC. BOOST turned on, this mic picks up a LOT of background noise (I could hear people talking upstairs) and I would therefore only use this microphone when you don't mind picking up background noise (which I think is fine in an OUTDOOR vlogging situation). (I DO NOT use this combination for INDOOR work such as VOICEOVERS, NARRATION or PODCASTS because of this.
Additionally, this mic has too much BASS with the FOAM + FURRY windscreens, so it needs a custom EQ.
Remember to always monitor your audio while you're recording (using accurate headphones) because good settings can't fix bad audio. Also, these settings will not establish the exact level you'll need for every scene, but the goal is to provide a good starting point that will become clean, after adjusting in post. Additionally, these "custom settings" are used to make the Microphone-Specific EQ files work (as they won't work as intended if any of they aren't used). The EQ files were created to correct any imperfections of the microphone and/or wind protection (FOAM and/or FURRY) and were made in Audacity (the free audio editor) to make them as affordable & universal as possible.
