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
N/A
MIC. LOWCUT
N/A
MIC. HIGH PASS
N/A
(RFI) RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE
BAD
LESS THAN
1.1ft / 0.34m
BAD
BETWEEN
1.1ft / 0.34m -2.2ft / 0.67m
BAD
BETWEEN
2.2ft / 0.67m -3.3ft / 1m
BETWEEN
3.3ft / 1m -4.4ft / 1.34m
Published:
March 26, 2023 at 8:16:15 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
C
DO THE "LOWS" SOUND REAL?
MIDS
C
DO THE "MIDS" SOUND REAL?
HIGHS/TREBLE
B
DO THE "HIGHS" SOUND REAL?
NOTES:
IMPORTANT NOTE: I am not recommending this microphone/audio recorder combination, because it has too much RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) when used in conjunction with this wireless transmitter/recorder. It is sometimes faint, but it changes in intensity and it's MUCH louder when the RECEIVER is ON!
The first, and worst, thing I noticed is that I'm getting a sound like the mic is moving around, hitting the inside of the furry windscreen, and it completely ruins the audio. I might be able to fix this by adding a FOAM windscreen (stock) to the mic capsule before adding the FURRY over the top of it. I don't really like this solution, because it means that my settings & EQ will require those 2 specific pieces of wind protection to work (and if I lose and can't get another of either, I would be stuck).
The sound from this combination (with the Comica FURRY windscreen) is full, but a bit too much in that both the BASS and the MIDS feel boosted in an unnatural way (which is contrary to my goal of keeping things REAL). I could fix this with EQ, but there are some other problems with this combination that I'm still thinking about (as I might not recommend this microphone/audio recorder combination at all). This combination also produces too much sibilance (hissing when there's s-ess) even with the FURRY windscreen (this could be fixed by adding the FOAM windscreen underneath the furry, or by placing the mic under thick clothing, but that will not always be the use case.
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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