48k 24-bit
REC. SETTINGS
N/A
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
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:
April 17, 2023 at 4:20:58 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
A
DO THE "LOWS" SOUND REAL?
MIDS
A
DO THE "MIDS" SOUND REAL?
HIGHS/TREBLE
B
DO THE "HIGHS" SOUND REAL?
NOTES:
So far, this "VLOG" proximity is working great (the "CLOSE" proximity didn't work out for this combo). It even sounds fairly balanced (LOWS/MIDS/HIGHS) and I don't think it will need much of an EQ! The only thing that's a little bit off, are the HIGHS which I can tune with the EQ, but other than the distant sound that's normal for recording at this "VLOG" proximity (around arm's length) it sounds really good. When I tried it with the MIC. LOWCUT OFF, of course it sounded fuller (more BASS) but it might be better to leave it on for added shake reduction (noises caused by bumps, etc.) Another good thing about leaving the MIC. LOWCUT ON for this mic/recorder combo, is that it reduces the overall level which it kind of NEEDS to not clip at the "VLOG" proximity. Also, it seems like the sound is going to be easier to EQ without starting with the extra BASS and potential clipping of the higher level...so let's stay with the MIC. LOWCUT ON.
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.
