96k 24-bit
REC. SETTINGS
OFF
REC. LOWCUT
OFF
REC. LIMITER
63
AUX. SETTINGS
N/A
AUX. BASS
N/A
AUX. HIGH-LOW
FULL
MIC. SETTINGS
N/A
MIC. LOWCUT
N/A
MIC. HIGH PASS
N/A
(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 7, 2023 at 9:23:08 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:
You may have noticed I didn't test any other proximity (than the "CLOSE" one) for this mic and recorder combination (I did the same for the H1n, F1). The reason is that this mic doesn't output a high enough signal to be useable (without an AUX. AMP) at proximities that are further away (VLOG, BOOM, AFAR). I did have a workaround when using this on the Zoom F2, and that was to add a Comica CVM-D03 AUX. AMP to boost the level...but it isn't really practical to add this amplifier AND the recorder to the top of your camera (while vlogging). Then, as far as the "BOOM" and "AFAR" proximities, I may follow up and do a test later, but I would prioritize using other mics if that is your intended use.
This microphone/audio recorder combinations sounds better without the REC. LOWCUT, so at this "CLOSE" proximity that's what I use. Sometimes a LOWCUT helps to reduce handling noise (especially when using it while moving around such as in the "VLOG" or "AFAR" proximities) but I tested this mic with the included Rycote shock mount, and it's pretty good without the LOWCUT.
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.
GAFFER TAPE SUPPLIED BY
