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Sennheiser e845 review – budget supercardioid

Sennheiser e845 review – budget supercardioid

…e845 is fairly bright and has an extended frequency response, in which regard it may sound more expensive than it is. Yet the E945 is slightly smoother here and better accommodates for the higher pitched vocals too. Sennheiser E845 vs Shure Beta 58A I think it would make a lot of sense to compare those two supercardioid mics since they…

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Heil Sound PR35 – Cardioid Dynamic Review

Heil Sound PR35 – Cardioid Dynamic Review

…set it up right, you get a stunning quality low end, but, it takes some work. The sound engineer must know his business and be ready to adjust the filters as necessary. The mic has an additional active high pass filter, which can be activated by a recessed switch but I don’t recommend using it. It is much better to…

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Fifine K780A – USB Streaming Microphone kit review

Fifine K780A – USB Streaming Microphone kit review

Fifine K780A is a bloody cheap full size USB condenser mic that comes as a complete package with all the necessary accessories. Most importantly, it includes a decent boom arm, which alone would cost around $20 plus, not to mention the shipping. This is especially true if you would have to buy all the individual parts separately: the mic, shock…

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CAD M179 Variable-Pattern Condenser Microphone Review

CAD M179 Variable-Pattern Condenser Microphone Review

CAD M179 is one of the good old mics from this company, which is still available today although it does have problems competing with more recent models. It actually has a great sound with a relatively low noise floor, the package also includes a quite decent shock mount and the mic itself has a variable pattern, meaning it could be…

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Rode smartLav+ Lavalier Mic for Smartphones Review

Rode smartLav+ Lavalier Mic for Smartphones Review

…yourself and second – to someone else. Let us now go through a couple of uses for each. While pinning it to yourself you can create some great vlog footage. Just like with an internal mic, you will have a complete mobility, so you can walk around, take video of yourself or anything around you. You can even sing and…

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Sennheiser MKE 600: The Best Short Shotgun Review

Sennheiser MKE 600: The Best Short Shotgun Review

comes to short shotguns Sennheiser MKE 600 is the deal. Of course, it is more expensive than other entry-level models, but you get the performance. Better are only professional shotguns, but they’ll cost you minimum 3 times as much, and will require a good source of phantom power. Pros Fantastic sound quality Transparent, natural tone, low noise Well-thought-out design with…

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Rode VideoMic Pro Compact – DSLR Mic Review

Rode VideoMic Pro Compact – DSLR Mic Review

the battery door for the Rode Videomic Pro and shows how easy it is to replace the battery now: Pros Excellent sound 10-year warranty Handy features Very low noise Compact & lightweight Cons Requires delicate handling Best Price on Rode VideoMic Pro Compact — Best Price on Rode Micover Windscreen — WARNING! MAKE SURE YOUR AMAZON SELLER IS AUTHORIZED: https://rode.com/en/support/where-to-buy…

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Rode NT1 Cardioid LDC Microphone Review

Rode NT1 Cardioid LDC Microphone Review

Introduction. NT1 is a new all-purpose LDC from Rode with a truly exceptional sound. It resembles the appearance of older NT1-A, however, the inside has been redesigned from scratch. Comparing to predecessors the sound has become clearer, purer and far more natural, showing a tremendous improvement in every single aspect! As a large diaphragm mic, it also has a very…

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The Messy Nessie – Blue Nessie USB mic review

The Messy Nessie – Blue Nessie USB mic review

…appreciable. However, I’ve been experiencing a different issue – occasionally, when using it on my new PC, I’ve been getting clicks and jitters and after doing some research, this appeared to be a compatibility issue with USB 3.0 ports. I’m not sure about the scale of the problem and whether or not my mic wasn’t faulty but it did work…

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Review: Best Wireless Mics to date – For pros & Noobs!

Review: Best Wireless Mics to date – For pros & Noobs!

handheld. Then, decide on the type of receiver. Here once again, we are usually presented with two options: on camera and non-camera receivers. Obviously, the on-camera solutions must be minimalistic or at least compact enough for a comfortable placement. You don’t want to use bulky and awkward monstrosities with bulging antennas for a comfortable use. If your camera or recorder…

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Audio-Technica AT4040 Cardioid Condenser Microphone Review

Audio-Technica AT4040 Cardioid Condenser Microphone Review

…position. You may use it for drums with an overhead placement too for a mind-blowing experience, but this would be a costly solution! Comparing to a number of similar large diaphragm mics, AT4040 is not demanding and can actually work for every typical scenario that I can imagine. Pros Works great for every possible scenario Amazing sound quality Can hold…

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7 Best Headworn Mics for Wireless Systems Review

7 Best Headworn Mics for Wireless Systems Review

TA4F TA3F 3.5mm 4-pin — — — — 2. Shure MX153 Pros Consistent performance High quality sound Decent durability Pleasant design Cons No cons Shure MX153 is another awesome single-ear mic, which costs less yet provides a nice combination of superior sound quality, decent durability and pleasant, comfortable design. It boasts to have a solid, flat frequency response and since…

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Marantz Professional MPM-2000U USB Condenser Review

Marantz Professional MPM-2000U USB Condenser Review

USB mics give you none or aren’t even compatible. Noise rejection If you’ve searched mics before you would have heard the word cardioid many times, which means a directional pickup pattern and the vast majority of computer mics are actually cardioid. This means it is meant to capture what is in front, greatly reduce what comes from the sides and…

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Comica VM20 – budget DSLR & phone, mini-shotgun review

Comica VM20 – budget DSLR & phone, mini-shotgun review

and nice features +free dead cat, then of course look no further. – Reviewed at $129.00 Pros Natural sound Quality solid build Variable 20 dB gain 2-steps low cut switch Rechargeable, OLED display Compact & road-worthy Phone-compatible Great value for money Includes a dead cat Cons Average SNR Average Dynamic Range Average Side Rejection Best Price on Comica VM20 —…

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Pixel Finch lavalier mic for iPhone review

Pixel Finch lavalier mic for iPhone review

…supplied from Hong Kong and is offered at a very competitive price. It makes little sense comparing it to the professional lavaliers that usually worth over $300, not only because of the price difference but also due to the fact that none of those professional microphones are compatible with iPhone. Second, sound recording is not a simple task, so more…

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Shure MV7 – premium dynamic USB mic… worth it?

Shure MV7 – premium dynamic USB mic… worth it?

kHz, which is actually a bummer, but aside from that, it’s quite neutral. The advantage here comes from the choice of digital EQ presets where you can switch from flat mode to high-pass and presence boost or both. Another very neat thing there is the availability of limiter and compressor, with a variable intensity even, so you can further fine-tune…

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AKG D5 Review – Supercardioid Dynamic

AKG D5 Review – Supercardioid Dynamic

…When comparing to more advanced handhelds, D5 may kind of sound inarticulate but as a budget piece of equipment it actually performs pretty well. Sound & quality This mic has a promising frequency response that offers same amount of brightness as SM58 but without any abrupt bumps in high end. The low end is more stable as well – there…

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