it or not, it won’t leave you indifferent. Whether you are a professional or just a beginner, NTG4+ has all you need to accomplish most of your videography tasks …with a solid A! Noise levels Rode NTG4+ does bring a better quality compared to previous models, and this involves a number of factors. First of all, it has improved noise…
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…but more often than not, it is used with plug-in lavalier mics. Any generic 3.5mm and Sennheiser mics are compatible. Wireless GO II also has features and settings that can be accessed via Rode app, such as safety channel, etc. Moreover it provides USB connectivity so that you can quickly download your recordings. Sound and quality The overall audio quality…
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taste. However, the mic still remains more on the bright side, so if you wanted a warmer sounding mic, you should look somewhere else. Overall AKG D7 has been patiently flying under the radar for quite some time, yet it still easily passes the quality test when tested against pretty much any modern mic. It is a powerful workhorse. Might…
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audio clean. Interviews could be a good example, or simply if you can’t get close enough you could zoom in a bit and extend your boom forward. Videomic Pro+ comes with a Rycote lyre suspension, which has become the new standard recently and provides quite a bit of physical isolation, so that the vibration and motor noises from the camera…
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plugging directly into the camera. So far, nothing I would really complain about. For those who want a quick and easy, all around DSLR solution, I would certainly recommend this microphone. Pros Exceptional noise levels Good overall quality Combines stereo and shotgun Good durability Cost-efficient Cons Has a bit of color Batteries could last longer Best Price on Azden SMX-30…
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also started to export their production. They have built many experimental and innovative mics to push the industry forward. But here we’re holding the latest Sanken COS-11D, widely used all over the world… but so little talked about, so it’s time to shed some light! Sound & quality This mic has an open, crispy sound and it’s actually one of…
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low on self-noise so you won’t hear that common yet annoying hiss as you hit replay. Overall Overall, this mic simply rocks… it is relatively cheap but it beats the crap out of the competitors’ models any time. Rode NT-USB is unarguably the best microphone of choice for today. Once you’ll have it side by side with other computer mic,…
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most popular choice for micing vocalists in the studio. – www.prosoundweb.com Shure MV51 does a great job when close-miking vocals, as long as the talent stays on axis. The low end produced by this mic is very clean and it extends deeper than that of competing models. This even allows us to mike bass cabs and double bass, though an…
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coming from the rear are completely inaudible. Those mics are most commonly used for studio recordings. Cardioids can provide a good sound quality, at the same time benefitting from the noise cancellation, which makes them an invaluable recording tool. The logic here is quite simple, the less noise you get while recording the better. The noise is not something that…
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…the go. Nowadays all you would need is an audio interface, a cheapest Focusrite or Presonus would do, and that will cost you only about $100. Considering the Maono PM500 is quite cheap as well, you can end up having a commendable audio quality at home for just about $200. Compared to the sound of an average USB mic that…
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…so. As long as fundamental frequencies aren’t very deep, it should give you an excellent performance. Small tambourines, bells and triangles for instance, will sound fine, although they don’t really require that premium quality of a somewhat costly Shure SM81. For drums or snares and larger tambourines, I don’t recommend it. If you want to accomplish it with an SDC,…
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…methods and basic preamp features such as active EQ, gain control, etc. Note, wireless mics have their own advantages and disadvantages, which are important to understand if you consider their use. Advantages of wireless microphones The first advantage that comes to mind is the freedom of movement. With a wireless mic, you can move around the stage freely and never…
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Here come the latest 7-piece drum mics from Shure, which rely on their new model range called “PG Alta” or simply “PGA”. Those microphones are highly cost-effective and yet retain that professional quality for which Shure is renowned. If you cannot afford premium sets of drum mics and still want to get every bit of quality, then PGADRUMKIT7 will be…
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…pop filter. All those features can already ease life for a user, but the most important and unique feature is that it comes with a compact shock mount stand by default. I can’t think of any other USB mic that offers all this especially while retaining a competitive price tag. Sound & quality HyperX QuadCast has a neutral tone and…
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…not forget to get some nice pop filter when recording vocals – this is a must for any LDC. This mic uses standard 5/8″ – 27 mounting thread and comes with adapter nut for 3/8″ – 16. The package also includes AT8458 shock mount, which alone costs around $50-60. Although made of plastic, it’s quite efficient in what it does…
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…and allows more freedom of motion. Thus, it is ideally used for TV shows, broadcasting and theaters. However, as a side address mic, it has its own drawbacks, which Shure has deliberately hidden. They do say that the mic is basically omnidirectional, but search all you want – you won’t find the polar diagram! And since it’s omnidirectional, the users…
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This is a great quality plug and play mic that connects directly to your computer or laptop through a USB port. The ease of use makes it an ideal choice for home studio and field recording. Audio-Technica AT2020USB goes even further by bringing you the unseen before superior sound, which makes it comparable to more expensive studio units. Not only…
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Audix OM-7 is a hypercardioid microphone /w dynamic capsule designed specifically for live performance. It’s been out for some while and I happened to hear only positive reviews, which seemed to me rather exaggerated back then. But recently, I was able to test it all out myself and comparing with other models, the results got me astounded… It is hard…
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the nuances and if you take this route, funnily enough it will take you …more investments. Both in terms of time and in terms of money – otherwise, it is easy to end up committing those seemingly small mistakes, which nevertheless diminish your efforts. However, this is not the case with USB mics, which come with in-built preamps and DACs….
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…a few of the examples that come to mind. I have stumbled on a YouTube video from GarageBand & Beyond that actually demonstrates how it sounds on acoustic guitar without any EQ or compression. It is self-explanatory so just listen and judge for yourself! And if you like this sound, you will probably like it for other instruments as well….
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