32-Bit Float
REC. SETTINGS
OFF
REC. LOWCUT
N/A
REC. LIMITER
N/A
AUX. SETTINGS
N/A
AUX. BASS
N/A
AUX. HIGH-LOW
N/A
MIC. SETTINGS
OFF
MIC. LOWCUT
N/A
MIC. HIGH PASS
OFF
(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:
December 26, 2022 at 7:32:08 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
A
DO THE "LOWS" SOUND REAL?
MIDS
B
DO THE "MIDS" SOUND REAL?
HIGHS/TREBLE
B
DO THE "HIGHS" SOUND REAL?
NOTES:
What is really interesting is that, when using the Zoom F2 32-bit float recorder, the audio sounds cleaner and more "REAL" without turning the +10 MIC. BOOST on (I had to turn it on for the other non-32-bit-float recorders, to get close to a proper level, but with the 32-bit float recorder, boosting a low level during editing sounds really clean!) Another good, and important thing to note, is that when I was recording indoors and I heard a jet plane going by outdoors, it didn't show up on the recording, even though it was loud enough for me to hear (and mention) while I was recording the test. Also, I think I might do an additional test with the FURRY windscreen, because as I've been listening with accurate (studio monitor) headphones, I've noticed this mic sounds too harsh and could use some "diffusion". It would be great if it sounds good (natural) with the FURRY windscreen on, as this would make the gear the same indoors and out!
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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