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
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LESS THAN
1.1ft / 0.34m
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BETWEEN
1.1ft / 0.34m -2.2ft / 0.67m
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BETWEEN
2.2ft / 0.67m -3.3ft / 1m
BETWEEN
3.3ft / 1m -4.4ft / 1.34m
Published:
February 7, 2023 at 1:23:08 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
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DO THE "LOWS" SOUND REAL?
MIDS
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DO THE "MIDS" SOUND REAL?
HIGHS/TREBLE
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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.
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.
