2:03 Samson C02 - super-cardioid 4:18 Audix SCX1HC - hyper-cardioid 5:29 AKG Blueline CK93 - hyper-cardioid 7:00 Audio Technica AT4053b - hyper-cardioid 8:20 RØDE NT5 - cardioid

@curtisjudd

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@RichardsWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Rode NT5.

@jamestheradioman

2 жыл бұрын

Samson on their website lists the C02 as a Cardioid Polar Pattern mic, not Super Cardiod ☹️.

Just wanted to say as someone who went to a general "film course" and only got the basics of audio. I have been learning as I go along since and your videos and tutorials are easily the most helpful I have found.

@curtisjudd

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jonathan, I appreciate the feedback.

excellent comparison, everything was clear and I love how you silhouette yourself so that you do not distract form the content.

@curtisjudd

8 жыл бұрын

+DIYCameraGuy Thanks!

@nobodyfran

8 жыл бұрын

+DIYCameraGuy Felt the same!

@Terranscapes

8 жыл бұрын

+DIYCameraGuy It was a nice touch.

Excellent review Curtis! Really, thank you a lot. I`m enrolled in audio classes with you which have been very helpful. Thanks!

@curtisjudd

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks André for the feedback! Keep making great sound!

VERY, very helpful analysis! Thank you for putting this together!

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Thank you for the summary. It helped a lot, and I wish more KZread tutorials offered that!

@curtisjudd

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric!

Thanks for the well-done compro, Curtis. Keep them coming.

@curtisjudd

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

This kind of stuff is so, so good, Curtis. Thank you.

@curtisjudd

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Justin.

Wow the 2 recorders I have, with the microphones I´m choosing from, thanks for this

You have probably the most proffesional channel about mics! Thanks ;)

@curtisjudd

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rogal.

@ClaudioPerin

5 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd I do agree with him...Straight from Brazil, thanks! I am learning a lot. Yout channel is improoving my audio results, step by step, of course. It was horrible first time, now is just bad, but it is in a transformation process as much as i listen to you. Soon it wwill be acceptable!

@curtisjudd

5 жыл бұрын

@@ClaudioPerin Thank you Claudio!

I am so glad you recommended using headphones. I have at least a dozen different headphones in my collection. For your demonstration, I used Behringer HPS300 headphones. I recently got these to evaluate. They seem good for the price, and I was able to clearly hear the tight boxy sound of the small diaphragm mics you used. With light voices, these are all good on a boom. I did notice some splatter in the lower mid-range in all of them. I have a lower baritone, FM radio type speaking voice and prefer a large diaphragm condenser mic for narration and interviews. I do enjoy your comprehensive and detail oriented video reviews of audio equipment. Your attention to detail is appreciated. Thank you.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Phil!

@saxofonistacr

2 жыл бұрын

if you have a baritone voice you should try a flat Small diaphragm condenser, Large diaphragm condensers tend to make the sound warmer and you don't need it.SDC are just better representing lower frequencies.

Always crushing it! Thanks Curtis!

@curtisjudd

8 жыл бұрын

+UpHill Cinema Thanks Levi! Good to hear from you and hope all is well!

@UpHillCinema

8 жыл бұрын

+Curtis Judd Ill shot you a text tomorrow. We need to keep collaborating. Things have just been crazy with the new baby and with film projects? We need to make sure we meet up at NAB too. Lets chat tomorrow.

Thanks for the review, most useful interesting and enlightening.

@curtisjudd

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Grant!

I have been involved with sound for decades, but never for Video. I am setting up a small home based reverb prone room/studio. I have an ST 77 big ribbon and I love the sound of it for podcasting but you can definitely hear the reverb when trying to use it as an out of frame mic. I was almost convinced to go with a shorter shotgun., until I saw your videos. I think the AT4053b sounded the best and the rear capture I can get rid of with sound blankets behind the mic. Thank you so much for the video.

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and happy podcasting!

Love those Blue Line Series AKG's I have 2 off them. Nice build quality.

@curtisjudd

7 жыл бұрын

I agree, great mics at great price.

@declanmurphy1006

6 жыл бұрын

How about the AKG CK98 shotgun? Would it sit somewhere between say a Rode NTG1 and NTG3?

Very helpful and instructive! I was having too much echo using Sennheiser ME66 and Audio-Technica AT897 boomed in a room doing interviews. After viewing this I decided to just try an AT2021 small diaphragm "pencil" condenser I had around (usually recommended for recording instruments) - it worked really well compared to the shotguns - none of the echo and good enough audio quality.

@curtisjudd

8 жыл бұрын

+Aaron Ebata Great news! Glad it worked!

This was very helpful. I have the Rode NTG 3 shotgun mic. When I use it indoors I can hear that little hollow sound. I am working on learning more about Cardiod for indoor use. This video is very helpful, so many options...

@curtisjudd

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Suzin!

This was super helpful. For my application, the Audix looks the best.

@curtisjudd

2 жыл бұрын

👍 Happy recording!

Hi Curtis:this is very good video for people that would like a selection of mics to choose from and then a review on them to help make up their mind.

@curtisjudd

8 жыл бұрын

+john erwin Thanks John.

Great comparison! I was impressed with the Samson for its price.

@curtisjudd

8 жыл бұрын

+MyPlaceOnYT Thanks! Yes, the Samson is impressive for its price.

I use a Rode M3 Cardioid Condenser Microphone with the Tascam DR-60DmkII Audio Recorder and love it!

I'd love to hear one of these cheaper mic vs. say, the MKH-50.

@curtisjudd

8 жыл бұрын

+CZsWorld Here's a comparison of the MKH-50 and Audio Technica AT4053b: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mXWVuLWlcpq8oMo.html Mic A is the AT, mic B is the Sennheiser.

@CZsWorld

8 жыл бұрын

+Curtis Judd I've actually seen that one, haha!

@CZsWorld

8 жыл бұрын

+Curtis Judd Guess I forgot about it.

@curtisjudd

8 жыл бұрын

+CZsWorld Yes. I did compare the MKH-50 to the Audio Technica last fall: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mXWVuLWlcpq8oMo.html Mic A is the Sennheiser, Mic B the Audio Technica.

great test, thank you!

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

👍

Even happier that I went with the AT4053b;) Nice comparisons.

@curtisjudd

8 жыл бұрын

+Ray Ortega Me, too! Thanks Ray.

super informative. thanks Curtis1

@curtisjudd

8 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thanks for the feedback!

Thanks for this info Curtis. I took a punt on the Samson CO2s which I've been testing via a Mix Pre-D fed to a Tascam DR 60D Mk 2. Recorder. (another of your recommendations, great product but the XLR inputs lock up, no matter, I leave them in situ.) The Samson mics sound very good indeed with or without a high pass filter employed on the Mix Pre-D. I was surprised how little attenuation these mics needed to produce a strong signal with a voice speaking quietly. Your recording sounded slightly biased towards a high-frequency brittleness when played back on my computer. My test recordings sounded great across the audio spectrum so I am delighted with this purchase. Thanks again.

@curtisjudd

7 жыл бұрын

+Richard Parrington great to hear they're working well. Cheers!

2:48 Samson "In terms of..." 4:50 Audix "In terms of..." 6:09 AKG "In terms of..." 7:21 Audio Technica "In terms of..." 8:39 Rode NT5 "In terms of..."

@LearnLightAndSoundSessions

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the critique. Sorry to repeat.

@analilia0656

7 жыл бұрын

Curtis Judd Audio Haha my man, that's not a critique at all! I thought it would be helpful to hear the same words across all mics. You do a great job!

@curtisjudd

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Juan, good point, hadn't thought of it in those terms! Good idea, it turns out that my repeated phrase serves a good purpose. :)

@armacanqui

6 жыл бұрын

I actually liked that Curtis (perhaps unintentionally) repeated this with each mic because it really made the differences in sound stand out 😅

@RobertLinthicum

5 жыл бұрын

check this out

Great test! To my ears, the Samson sounded most natural!

@curtisjudd

8 жыл бұрын

+Bethel Imaging Thanks!

Great review!

@curtisjudd

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Walter!

They all sounded pretty similar judging over my Shure SE215's. The good news is that I feel a lot better now for ordering a SDC for dialogue, can't wait for it to be delivered.

@curtisjudd

5 жыл бұрын

🎤Happy recording!

Thanks for this one dude !!

@curtisjudd

6 жыл бұрын

Glad it was useful!

Thanks so much for this video man.

@curtisjudd

2 жыл бұрын

👍

So rad... really appreciate it

@curtisjudd

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I see that you've already seen this - sorry for pointing you here again. :-x

Really glad I watched this, was planning on getting an NT5 soon but actually hearing them, the Samson CO2s seem like they should do just fine for now. Somewhere down the line, I'll see about the AT4053b or the Audix. Thanks for another great video!

@curtisjudd

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and best wishes Caleb.

I personally liked the Audio Technica AT4053b and the Audix SCX1HC (in the order of preference). Thanks again Curtis! :D

@curtisjudd

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sankararaman!

The Samson C02 sounded just fine to me, thanks so much for the review! So glad to know I don't need to drop millions of dollars on equipment!

@curtisjudd

7 жыл бұрын

Yes! Go with what sounds good to your ears. :)

@DannyPops

7 жыл бұрын

I just listened to the Samson on the Zoom H6, and it does not fair as well on that as it does here. It has a lot more hiss/noise floor noise.

@RyanJosephLong

7 жыл бұрын

Mine work perfectly with my H5

@curtisjudd

7 жыл бұрын

Yes, the H6 preamps produce a bit more noise than the SD 633.

@SoundSpeeding

6 жыл бұрын

Danny, how far away have you positioned the microphone?

Great video Curtis, thanks, just a thought on booming and handling noise, I bought a long dead cat, split it down the stitching and glued it around my boom pole - voila! No handling noise and it doesn't look too bad...

@curtisjudd

6 жыл бұрын

Haha! A furry boom pole - great idea!

Love the summary provided first

@curtisjudd

21 күн бұрын

👍

@curtisjudd

21 күн бұрын

Too bad the KZread algorithm punishes for that.

@novacombatarts

21 күн бұрын

@curtisjudd right I really hate that it does that. As a simaler style content creator where I just want to help people with good knowledge fast. I appreciate what you have done even if youtube doesn haha.

EXCELLENT Review

@curtisjudd

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mychal.

This was a great comparison episode Curtis. Not to put you on the spot (you can decline to answer - I understand), but what's your favorite out of all of these?

@curtisjudd

8 жыл бұрын

+Basic Filmmaker Thanks, my favorite is the Audio Technica though I like the AKG more than I expected.

@BasicFilmmaker

8 жыл бұрын

Curtis Judd Thank you sir.

The Audix is my work horse, it sounds incredible, its also awesome as a Foley mic. To my ears it has a silky high frequency curve, what I describe as sounding buttery, creamy, but its only noticeable with trancients. It has a surprisingly beefy low end for such a small mic. It actually has a fuller low end than the Rode NTG3.

@curtisjudd

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, good to hear your experience with the Audix. Seems like a great mic!

@saxofonistacr

2 жыл бұрын

small diaphragm condensers have no problem at all reproducing low frequencies, in fact are better capturing natural sound especially in the low freq.

The Oktava MK-012 needs to be on there. It sounds phenomenal and it's dirt cheap.

@curtisjudd

8 жыл бұрын

Yes, thanks, working on it. Not easy to source in the US.

Thanks Curtis

@LearnLightAndSoundSessions

8 жыл бұрын

+Mahmoud Baghdadi (‫محمود بغدادي‬‎) You're welcome!

@curtisjudd

8 жыл бұрын

+Mahmoud Baghdadi (‫محمود بغدادي‬‎) You're welcome!

really good

@curtisjudd

2 жыл бұрын

👍

Thanks!

@curtisjudd

8 жыл бұрын

+Blast Wall Media You're welcome!

Thanks. Very helpful

@curtisjudd

8 жыл бұрын

+jeff4justice Thanks Jeff.

@MusicOrLoseItTV

8 жыл бұрын

+Curtis Judd Regarding the Sound Devices Mixer Recorder that you mention at 00:53, is that connected to the camera so that the sound is recorded into the video or are you recording the audio separately on the recorder's memory card? Also, do you have any videos on your favorite outdoor mics - or do you have any recommendations for the best noise and wind resistant outdoor mics? Thanks.

@curtisjudd

8 жыл бұрын

+jeff4justice Hi Jeff, the recorder is NOT connected to the camera. I generally don't work that way because I prefer 24 bit audio which can be post-processed to sound even better than camera audio. That said, you can run a line out of the Sound Devices 633 to camera. Same with most of the Tascam and Zoom recorders. You just give up the high quality analogue to digital converters of the dedicated audio recorder and have the camera do that work instead. Both ways of recording audio are legitimate, but using the camera to record the audio is not as high quality. Can be totally fine for vlog material, but probably not for professionally produced pieces. For recording outdoors, the wind protection you put on the mic is more important than which mic to choose. All mics have diaphragms and wind will always create distortion when it hits a mic's diaphragm. Using a blimp/zeppelin cover is the best defense outdoors for shotgun microphones. Rycote also makes a less expensive, though not quite as effective furry cover which can work in very light breezes. kzread.info/dash/bejne/Youpqriokqy3hdY.html Or if you're using a lavalier mic, I find that hiding it under the shirt does a nice job: kzread.info/dash/bejne/aGiXraykgMaskrA.html Good luck!

@MusicOrLoseItTV

8 жыл бұрын

Curtis Judd Thanks. You might want to consider listing a PayPal donation link or activating the KZread donation option on your channel. I'm in poverty but since you're kind enough to reply to your commenters I could at least send a donation for coffee.

@curtisjudd

8 жыл бұрын

+jeff4justice Thanks Jeff, I'll look into it. :)

Great comparison. I've got a pair of AUDIX SXChc and I'm really happy with them. You should have also compared them with the Schoeps CMC6 MK41 that are way more expensive, but a very common choice among HIGH END productions. It's a nice option to actually feel even better not to have spent TONS OF MONEY, if the sound is not THAT better.

@curtisjudd

8 жыл бұрын

+Franco Remold Thanks Franco. I'll cover the Schoeps in a future piece once I can afford it.

@nobodyfran

8 жыл бұрын

+Curtis Judd I'm sorry. I didn't mean for you to BUY every single Mic! I thought in some way you could get to test them. In my country (Argentina) is very common to rent the High End equipment when the production requires it. Anyways, thanks for all your videos they've been very helpful.

@curtisjudd

8 жыл бұрын

+Franco Rimoldi No worries! My own personal issue is that if I borrow it, I'm almost certain I will love it so much I won't be able to send it back. :)

@nobodyfran

8 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha! You're right !

Chris, absolutely spot on video, so much to learn just by watching you throughout the clip. Lots of integrity is shown throughout (again more to learn I suppose) and excellent experience. Lots to think about now... Thanks. May I ask if you need the sound devices as well or is it enough to have the mic connected to the camera via some adapter to 3.5mm jack or is it missing the whole point here? I never mean to be a pro at this but obviously sound is even more important than video...

@curtisjudd

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Elliot, good question. If the goal is to use a camera with a 3.5mm input, you might be better off with a mic that has a 3.5mm output like the RODE VideoMic Pro+. The audio quality will be pretty much the same and you won't have to fiddle with adapters. You can boom a VideoMic Pro like this: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hol5z7N7iq7VctY.html

I am using AKG P170 for these purposes and it's quite good for the price! :)

@curtisjudd

5 жыл бұрын

Nice!

In case you didn't know, having a thin plastic film like that over your insulation actually helps with its bass-mitigating properties.

@curtisjudd

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Great comparison! I think that the NTG3 would be also interesting. Greetings and Thumbs up. :-)

@curtisjudd

8 жыл бұрын

+codemanat1 Thanks! I'm planning to eventually do a similar piece with shotgun microphones and the NTG3 would be a great candidate for that.

Thanks for the very detailed explanation! Very cool and timely. I am looking to buy a new mic for my new KZread/Green Screen Studio. In my setup the ideal place for the mic is over top of the camera which is about 8 feet away from me. I have a Samson Pencil Condenser mic which is going through my mixing board, to my computer. At this distance, the sound is not great, I have to add way too much gain to pick me up, and then the mic it too live. I did find that the ideal placement for it would be a ceiling mount just out of frame...about 3-4 feet from my standing position. So that is option 1...or I could get a shotgun mic. The question is, for the room I described, is there a particular mic you would recommend for this room?

@curtisjudd

2 жыл бұрын

No, I’d stick with a pencil condenser but get it closer. Within 18 inches will give the best results, but anything closer than 8 feet will be an improvement.

@dcefola

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the response @@curtisjudd the issue is that I am in a full body green screen studio, so I can’t get the mic that close…I have 8 foot ceilings and I am 5’ 6” I could use a lav, but I don’t want a mic in the shot…is there any kind of mic that can be used at a distance like this?

@curtisjudd

2 жыл бұрын

@@dcefola you could try a long shotgun like the RODE NTG8 but it has to be aimed very precisely. Otherwise, you may just have to work with a distant mic and live with the extra room ambience.

CALIBRATED SPEAKERS Unless You are listening through calibrated speakers or quality headphones/headamp it may be impossible to know which Mic sounds best. Most Uncollaborated Speakers sound bloated and unfocused. Hence a brighter mic or one that has high frequency noise may sound better in that circumstance. I use a fully calibrated set up. To my older ears through that system the AKG sounds best. The other variable that may need to be considered is the Mic preamp used and how it works with a given Mic. I have to say Curtis does a great job with the audio!

@curtisjudd

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Aaron.

Great video for boom mics. I'm looking for a recommendation for a boundary mic for use in a roundtable discussion that I'd like to have recorded. We will be using it for video as well. 4 people at a square table with subjects about 2-3 feet from each other all facing towards the center of the table.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Hi TSG, thanks. I have only used some older Audio Technica boundary mics for conference calls and they, unfortunately, don't make the same model any longer. So I don't have any specific recommendations in the boundary mic domain, unfortunetaly.

@TSGEnt

4 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd Thank you for your response. It's much appreciated.

I think all of these are good enough fo 99,5% of all people. Most probably have more to learn about placement and setup before there is any point in investing any huge sums on a better mic than the samson. Great overview though I need better computer speakers to even hear any significant difference between these mics.

@curtisjudd

7 жыл бұрын

Good point! Technique is a big part of the quality one will achieve.

Curtis, did this review incorporate the Joly capsule on the NT5? Are there alternate capsules for this mic, producing a super/hyper response? Thanks again.

I would love to see you compare a Neumann mic short shotgun in one of your videos. Specifically the KMR 81 D vs CMC641.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Me too! If only I could afford one. 😀

I like the Rode NT5..I listen to your test with headphones... It sounds "fuller" to me.

@curtisjudd

8 жыл бұрын

+Superfoot Great! Good choice.

Curtis - I notice no claps on the DR60 audio takes on your site. Were you recording the DR60 output signal straight into the camera, so no syncing required? Just curious, from my research, there is added noise when linking to a camera rather than recording the audio on the DR60 itself and using those tracks to sync in post. Could result in a lesser noise floor for the DR60. The DR70D is on Amazon right now for $230.

@curtisjudd

8 жыл бұрын

Hi, no, I cut off the head and tail off of those files so the claps and other noisy set sounds are removed. All were recorded with the DR-60DmkII, not the camera. I definitely synced with claps. Great to know about the DR70D - that's a pretty amazing price!

Great video and very helpful! Have you ever tried using a Takstar CM63 for Indoor Dialogue? I'm interested to know what your opinion is of this mic. Thanks for all the great info!

@curtisjudd

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Matt, thanks. I haven't tried the CM63. Cardioids can be good but are a little wide so I usually opt for super or hyper cardioids. But I'll definitely keep that on my list of mics to try. Thanks!

Hi Curtis. Huge thanks for these videos. I'm shopping for an indoor mic for dialogue specifically for radio -- no video. I'd love to hear your thoughts on the Rode NT3 as compared to the Rode NT5. Thanks again.

@curtisjudd

8 жыл бұрын

Hi Kaitlyn, I have not used the NT3 personally, but have heard many people use it for indoor dialogue and the tests I've heard all sound very good.

Thank you, Curtis! A quick question - for doing a single person indoor sit-down interview with an overhead boom stand, would a hyper-cardioid like the Audio Technica AT4053b be suitable for a subject who moves, shifts, leans forward, etc during the interview or would the wider field of a super-cardioid or cardioid be more worry free? I don't want to be continually adjusting my interviewee. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

@curtisjudd

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, a microphone with a wider polar pattern would make that easier. Just note that it may also pick up a bit more ambient noise with that wider polar pattern, so it is a tradeoff.

The Rode has the nicest sound, most rounded, warm and clean, not too pricey, great warranty and support.

@curtisjudd

Жыл бұрын

👍

Hi Curtis, and thanks a lot for the videos, super helpful! Have you ever used a Neumann Km 185? Is there any chance you could also do a comparison video on wireless audio/timecode options available such as the zaxcom TRX900CL?

@curtisjudd

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I have not used the Neumann but will see if I can arrange for that in the future. I'd love to cover Zaxcom gear but will need to save my money for a good long time before I can cover that. :)

Great comparison! I am considering buying the AT 4054b but I am in doubt if I should also consider the Neumann KM 185 as an alternative. What are Your thoughts?

@curtisjudd

6 жыл бұрын

I would also consider the Neumann but the polar patterns are, of course, somewhat different between the two.

@jobrunenberg-accordion

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I have a "difficult" room with too much echo / reverb. Do You know which of the two will pick up the least "room"?

@GingerDrums

5 жыл бұрын

consider purchasing a "shotgun mic" like the Senheiser MKH 416. This also happens the be the industry standard boom mic. The Neumann will be much less forgiving of poor acoustics and off axis sound.

I really like your mic reviews. As I am considering getting a dedicated indoor dialogue mic I have been watching your videos over and over in the last couple of days ;) It would have been really nice though if you would have tested them as well in a room which is not sound treated because in your room the mics all do sound decent. I also own the Nt5 and an SMic2 and tested them against a cheap Akg C1000S (hypercardioid) in an untreated room with tiles on the floor and although the general quality of the akg is way beyond the other two mics, the unprocessed audio of that mic was clearly better in terms of voice to ambience ratio. The difference between the cardioid supercardioid and hypercardioid mics is barely noticable in rooms with controlled ambience and non reflective surface

@curtisjudd

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I’ve started doing that in the newer mic reviews. Best wishes on your search!

@Awrange

5 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd I have settled on the Audix SCX1 and am very happy with it. Thanks again for your review!

@curtisjudd

5 жыл бұрын

@@Awrange Congratulations and happy recording!

I like the AKG C391B and the AT4051b the most, they are very close to each other in my opinion. Corresponding to the price, the Audio Technica slightly better overall, it sounds almost like 'final processed' but also a (very!) little on the dull side.

@curtisjudd

Жыл бұрын

👍

Hi Curtis very nice comparison thank you! In a later comparison if you do can you please add the Sanken CS-M1 witch I am kinda leaning of buying lately because is great on a boom for interiors and it's great on cam too.

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Will need to find a way to buy a CS-M1. 🤓

@budgetsmartgear1167

3 жыл бұрын

​@@curtisjudd Yes sorry, I though you had some easy ways to get gear for free ;-)! After all you are in my opinion the best audio gear reviewer out there . Thank you for your answer I am looking to get more info on this mic because it looks like a great allrounder (interior dialogue(less prone to reverb and room sounds) , on cam (good side isolation and great focus, and sooo short and light), and can easily double as an instrument mic for someone like me who does a lot of live music recordings. And its a Sanken! We all know they don't do bad mics. This one is well isolated and quiet and probably well made.

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

@@budgetsmartgear1167 Yes, but usually not for pro-level gear like Sanken. I would recommend you have a listen to Michael Wynne's CSM1 video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fJ-jqsRxnpyrgsY.html Then he also provides some comparison clips with the Sanken CS3e: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z354m8SNY9S4grA.html

Many thanks for sharing Curtis, and for your recommendations. I know that you can't review all, but what do you think of Sennheiser microphones? Have you ever used any for dialogue recording?

@curtisjudd

8 жыл бұрын

+microbroadcast I very much like the Sennheiser microphones that I have used so far, in particular, the MKH50 and the MKE2 lavalier. They're a little on the bright side for some voices but the quality is always top notch and the MKH50 in particular is used in a ton of larger budget film and TV shows. We had a look at the MKH50 here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fIyI0q5tf9nYYqw.html And the AVX with MKE2 lavalier here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/h22GzK-RpNC8fMY.html

Thanks for your great vidoes! I want to know how is Rode NTG3 compare to NTG5 when recording indoor and outdoor dialogue? I got a NTG3, Zoom H6, and a set of Deity connect with w lav pro. I'm recording independent films (most indoor and some outdoor). What would you suggest me to buy now?

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Justin, they can work, they just need to be aimed carefully. Here are some audio samples: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lKpl2reMmNi7iZM.html

Hi Curtis, these videos have been fantastic for demonstrating the capabilities of these mics. I have a question though: Say I have a room of people sitting around a 4 foot diameter table, playing a tabletop game or something along those lines; Would a super/hypercardiod microphone placed up high, angled down from about 3-4 feet away be able to capture this just fine? Or would I be better with looking at something like a shotgun microphone for this purpose? The setup is mostly for a twitch setup, for a group of 3-5 people in a section playing a game, while music is playing off to the side at a reasonable volume. Ideally i'd like to have the mic pointed to capture the people, while picking up as little of the music as possible so that I can gate it out of the main feed, and just direct the music through the stream with no feedback. Thanks!

@curtisjudd

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Joshua, A cardioid or wide cardioid may be the best option for this scenario. Or even something like a stereo pair of cardioid microphones (Like the built-in mics on the Zoom H4n Pro, H5, H6). It'll be really hard to reject the music and then lay it in during post, but you might be able to get it to match up. Definitely worth a test before any critical shoots. If you decide to go with a cardioid microphone (I would stay away from shotgun mics in this scenario) the RODE NT5 is a decent mid-range mic with a cardioid pickup pattern which is decently wide, but still somewhat directional - probably a good balance for miking an entire table of people (link above).

Would love to see the NGT4+ thrown in here !

@curtisjudd

6 жыл бұрын

Oh, the shotgun microphones are over here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qJl4mqSPiLmZfNY.html

@curtisjudd

6 жыл бұрын

And pro-level super and hyper cardioid mics (non-shotgun) are here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hI2LppeweZmoac4.html

Hey Curtis, thanks for another helpful video. I have a Rode NTG3 and I'm wondering if you think getting the Samson C02 would be a good option for indoor audio instead of the NTG3, or since they're both super cardioid, it'd be redundant and the Rode would most likely perform similarly or better.

@curtisjudd

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew, only if you’re running into situations where that NTG3 is running into phase issues - often a strange warbling sort of sound. The C02 sounds quite a lot different than the NTG3 as well, so it doesn’t cut especially well with the very warm sounding NTG3. Happy recording!

Shoot! One more question, have you experimented with the Samson C02 outdoors for dialog? Thanks again, for the 10th time!

Nice comparison. Th Samson C02 lacks some low frequencies which would make it better for me, but its not bad sounding. The Audix sounds to my ear, is a little similar to the Samson, but better in the low and higher frequencies. I like the sort of like the sound of the Audio Technica AT4053b as it doesn't sound like it has a lot of higher frequencies like some of the other mics you reviewed has, but it sounds a bit muddy and muffled to me without EQ. I am not a huge fan of Rode mics like the NT5 as many to my ear tend to sound a little on the bright side, with the exception of some of their more recent mics from 2014 onward, the NT1, NT1 USB and Stereo Video Mic X which I do quite like.

@curtisjudd

8 жыл бұрын

+DynamixWarePro Thanks for the insights! I agree on RODE, though their NTG3 has been out for a while and sounds quite good to my ear. Thanks for your thoughts!

@curtisjudd

8 жыл бұрын

+Micheal Pacitto Ideally, that would be the best strategy.

Very good review Curtis ...AT4053 is impressive in overall tone quality, the others all had a bright edgy tone quality in the upper register of voice and I'll bet the AT even had the hottest output which is another advantage !?

@curtisjudd

8 жыл бұрын

Yes, the AT is the most sensitive of these as well which is also an advantage. Thanks!

Hi Curtis, great comparison! Honestly, they sound pretty close to me. The AKG sounded sweetest, somehow. Have one question, I picked up a Deity S-Mic 2 recently. Do you think it is a decent mic for indoor work as well, or should I invest in one of these from the comparison (I do narrative work, Short films, web serieses etc primarily). I'm kinda leaning towards grabbing one of the Samsons, honestly. Just wanted your advice

@curtisjudd

5 жыл бұрын

If you're getting good results with the S-Mic 2, I'd stick with that. If you're recording in very reverberant rooms quite often, then one of these make sense. I'd let your ears decide. :)

Thank you for these videos. Really informative. I know this one is 3 years old but wondering if you have tried the Behringer C2's. For $53, you get a pair, hard case, stereo stand. They even have a pad AND high pass switch. Such a great deal. Curious about how hot they are and their self noise.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Hi BMS, have heard of it but haven't tried it. Does it have a Supercardioid polar pattern?

@Currywurst4444

2 жыл бұрын

If you have to buy 20 microphones they would be good for the price but generally they arent well enough to consider using them. They sound very tinny and have too much noise. A Behringer B5 though would be one of the cheaper microphones that can capture somewhat accurately.

So you'd go with the NT5 over the NTG 4/4+ ? I'm shooting a doc inside of a studio tuned space so i've been wondering which i should go for?

@curtisjudd

7 жыл бұрын

+Kishawn Gilliam I'd go NT5. Good luck on the doc!

Great video. Thanks! Any suggestions for affordable boom mic stands?

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

If booming for a seated interview/talking head, the on-stage stands have worked well for me: bhpho.to/2Zne8H5

Hi Curtis, did you ever make a video treating the subject of room echo reduction materials (maybe also cheaper but reliable solutions). Because more than once we had to deal with sound guys that were very good in making miracles to take a nice audio even if the room sounded badly (using very expensive mics and mixers), but sometimes it was so much effort when treating the room in advance could have seemed a little clumsier and longer in the beginning (and less "soundguyish work") but way faster and more effective in the long run. Thank you in advance!

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Anthony, we made a video on using sound blankets: kzread.info/dash/bejne/p66tp8OPiabRY9Y.html

Which of these microphones would be useable as a shotgun mic on top of a camera aside from the nt5? Would the handling sound be too loud?

@curtisjudd

Жыл бұрын

If the mic is going to sit on top of the camera, why not go with a shotgun mic instead? Like one of these: kzread.info/dash/bejne/amSr06adj6SvYKw.html or one of these kzread.info/dash/bejne/o2umyNl8ds2odMo.html

Hey, Judd, another great video! I'm right now watching tons of reviews from your channel, pleased with all tips and details. Right now I'm looking for some versatile boom mic to professional/prosumer level at the range of 300 US dollars. Beyond that I'll need to invest in the pole, some nice windscreen and shockmouth and maybe the Zoom H6 or the F3 recorders (I own the H4n and the DR100mkII). I'd like to ask if you have any 2022 boom mics review for that case. I am at this very moment, by yours recommendations, deciding between the Azden SGM-250, the Sony ECM-674, and the Sennheiser MKE 600 ones, but the NTG4 for its price range kind of interest me (not for anything else). The cheaper the better, cause I really have some more itens in the list... PS: I have to admit my favorite one was the NTG5, but U$499 I really do not have to spend.

@curtisjudd

2 жыл бұрын

Of those, I’d probably choose the Sennheiser.

@NasnuvenPaulo

2 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd could I ask you what would be your second choice?

@curtisjudd

2 жыл бұрын

@@NasnuvenPaulo My second choice would be to save up more money and buy something like a DEITY S-Mic 2. Or if saving more isn't an option, I'd look at the Audio Technica AT875R: kzread.info/dash/bejne/aoKf0LCLqZXbiLQ.html

Hi Curtis. Could you tell me where I could get those XLR female connector protective rubber that you can see in the thumbnail of this video?

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

Good question - mine came with my boom pole - a K-Tek Avalon pole. I haven't seen the nylon webbing in other places but I'm sure there must be a source somewhere. Maybe a question to K-Tek support?

For a room with air conditioning on with normal AC noise, room is a acoustically treated. Would you recommend any of these or do you have other preference? I can't seem to find the proper mic that reject/minimize AC noise. I must turned off AC before I record this turned up to heat up the room hence my productivity went down since I had to hassle up before room gets hot and unbearable.

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

That's a tough situation. Unfortunately, microphones are sensitive and will generally pick up any sound in a room, but there are few things you might be able to do to minimize the noise. Use the null part of your microphone to avoid picking up the HVAC sound. On a cardioid microphone, that will be the back of the mic. So aim the back of your mic toward the noise. On a super or hyper-cardioid, move the mic and reposition it until you hear the least amount of the noise. You can also put a sound blanket between the HVAC vents/registers and the space where you're recording to reduce how much of it is picked up by the mic. I hope this helps!

Hi Cutis, I guess by indoor dialogue you would be typically thinking boomed dialogue for a film/video so would you differentiate dialogue from say somebody speaking on a conference panel with a table top mic to this or would you treat them the same in terms of which mic you would choose? Andy

@curtisjudd

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Andy, I'm coming at it from the perspective of a filmmaker, though some of this applies also to corporate and event work as well. For a panel discussion where you have a PA system, usually the front of house engineer ("sound guy") will use a dynamic microphone for each person. The reason for that is that dynamic microphones are easier to manage in terms of feedback when you have people speaking into them which are not necessarily experienced with microphone technique. Or they might use headset mics if the people move (e.g., TED talks use headset mics).

@apntv

5 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd Thanks Curtis, I was referring more to where there wasn't a PA or sound engineer but it sounds as though these would work well as tabletop mics for each speaker into a Tascam/Zoom. I've since watched a few more of your videos relating to this and have ordered some to try out. Thanks again.

Am I of bad taste if I like the sound of the cheapest (Samson) the most? Was considering an NT5 for indoor dialogue or voice overs (yes I somehow mostly record client's voice overs not in a studio), but this video is so helpful. Thank you for making this, Curtis.

@curtisjudd

7 жыл бұрын

No, not of bad taste at all. Everyone hears a little differently and the monitors/speakers/headphones you use make a big difference, too. Best wishes!

@rayafahreza

7 жыл бұрын

Curtis Judd Thank you. One question if you don't mind. I often have to record a voice over of company management personnel for corporate vids. They have no time to go out to a rented studio so I have to take their vocals in their offices, as you can imagine, far from ideal. Reverb city and noiseville. Currently I only have an NTG3 and an MKH 60. For my situation would you say I better go with an NT5 for its lower noise floor (though less narrow pick-up) or the Samson for narrower pick up but it's got higher noise floor? Or should I invest in something like the NT1 and perhaps a portable sound booth (do these help?)?

@curtisjudd

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Raya, The microphones you have are very high quality but as shotgun microphones, probably not ideal for reverberant rooms.You can go a few different directions and if you're doing voice-over work, yes, treating the room would probably be my highest priority. That could take the form of sound blankets (even if you just put one on the desk/tables). But a portable vocal booth would probably be even more effective. Often, when people do voice-over work, they use large diaphragm condenser microphones but your two shotguns would also be very good options as long as you can manage the reverberation and noise. Good luck!

Hi Curtis. This is an extremely helpful video; and I certainly appreciate your efforts. I am wondering if the Sennheiser ME64 is in the same class with these 5 mics, and suitable for indoors dialogue recording in a room that is apt to have echo problems?

@LearnLightAndSoundSessions

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark, yes, definitely in the same class as microphones such as the RODE NT5. The cardioid pickup pattern is nice indoors because you won't have the same phase issues as a shotgun mic may have if there's a lot of reverb and/or the talent ends up slightly off axis. I haven't used the ME64 personally, but my experience with Sennheiser mics in general has been very good. They tend to be a little brighter sounding which means they tend to emphasize high frequency sound a little bit more than many others. Best wishes!

@BIBLEBELIEVERSVIDEO

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, Curtis.

Hi Curtis, I like how much videos you have about audio. I myself am a sound engineer both field and studio. I've been looking for a small diaphragm mic for video production and have been looking into to Rode NT5. My question is, how well built is it? My Productions bring me to rough areas and I end up rough handling the mic a lot. Would you know if the NT5 is capable of such conditions? Thank you

@curtisjudd

6 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks! I have had the NT5 for about 3 or 4 years and it has held up nicely after several trips to location shoots. I don't use it a ton and I'm fairly careful with my gear so that isn't exactly an acid test. But I also don't treat it too preciously. Will yours be subjected to moisture and dust? I'm not sure how well it would hold up under those circumstances, but it has done fine to, from, and on location.

@curtisjudd

6 жыл бұрын

And also, RODE offers a 10 year warranty which is hard to beat.

@djktman

6 жыл бұрын

I do a lot of narrative film production and I end up in a lot of different climate changes. I am usually the sound mixer and the boom operator at the same time so I am forced to put down the mic and lift it often. I've owned the NTG1 for a while and they do hold up nicely which I believe the NT5 would do the same. Thanks for the replay and I look forward to your videos.

Very detal， thanks

@curtisjudd

8 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. Thank you for the feedback.

Hi, what's the thing that's on top of the connection between the XLR and mic in the thumbnail? Unguessable its to prevent it from unplugging? What's it called? Thanks.

@curtisjudd

8 жыл бұрын

+My Makings ft. Edwin That's just some nylon mesh to protect the carbon fiber boom pole in case the XLR connector smashes agains it when it isn't plugged into a microphone.

hey curtis, thank you for the review although this was long ago, i made the mistake of buying the deity s mic 2 for indoor interviews/testimonials. it sounds so echoy and the noise floor After post production was -40 db, i had to do noise reduction at 50 percent to make it somewhat good have there been any new low budget hypercardioids since this video that youd recommend? Thanks curits

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

Hi LT productions, thanks. It is ok to use shotgun microphones indoors if you aim them precisely and manage reverb and ambient noise. I think the more important thing is to get some sound blankets to manage that reverb/echo and manage as much of the ambient noise as possible. Best wishes!

@TimandLauren

3 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd great advice curtis, thanks man

Hello, with what camera record your videos and in what resolution?

@curtisjudd

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Luis, this one was recorded with a Panasonic GH4 in UHD (3840x2160).

What would you recommend for a classroom setting where you want to gather audio from students? Having a single mic and runner isn't an option in my situation.

@curtisjudd

7 жыл бұрын

It'll be hard to get good audio quality without getting the mic up close to the person speaking, but you might try a boundary mic like this: bhpho.to/2sNVjwp

Thanks Curtis!! My budget is in that Samson CO2 range! LOL

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Then that’s a fine option! Happy recording!

I think the Røde NT5 beat the crap out of the other four! A matched pair of these are certainly on my wish list. I also think the C02 is by far the worst - it may be cheap, but I'm not tempted. Thanks for the test.

@curtisjudd

8 жыл бұрын

+Lau Bjerno You're welcome!

@voa23

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry Lau but that is just your point of view my point of view is that the AKG CK93 it way more natural and with a lot more presence as I listen from an Apollo Twin Duo interface with DT 770 Pro 80 Ohms headphones. Now I will also go with the Pro who knows! Mr Curtis Judd himself who would not select that particular Røde NT5 which in my opinion is over rated. Come to think of it the NT5 sounds way too brittle.

@skakdosmer

3 жыл бұрын

@@voa23 No need to be sorry. I know it’s only my point of ... hearing (in fact I said so; that’s what the words “I think” mean). And mind, your being sorry doesn’t mean you’re more right, but you’re of course welcome to disagree with me. By the way, since I made the comment, I’ve purchased not only a pair of NT5s, but also two pairs of C02s. But apart from having allowed myself to be tempted I haven’t really changed my opinion.

@voa23

3 жыл бұрын

@@skakdosmer Lau why did you go ahead and purchase the C02's if your comment was that they were the worst? Just curious how did that turn out?

@skakdosmer

3 жыл бұрын

@@voa23 I only meant that they’re the worst among the mics presented in this video. I needed some mics for an experiment where the sound quality didn’t need to be stellar, and I didn’t want to pay too much.

I'm sorry Curtis. I have one question. I am working as a teacher, having online classes but my frontyard has 3 dogs who are barking all the time. I would like to buy a boom microphone but not sure which one to get. I want a best balance between good sound and noise rejection. Would OKTAVA or NT5 do the job? Or would you recommend something else. Thanks man for your content.

@curtisjudd

4 ай бұрын

A boom mic may not be the best choice if you need sound rejection/isolation. In that case, close miking with a broadcast dynamic microphone like a SHURE SM58 or SM7B or something similar will work better in terms of rejecting noise.

How about dpa 4017C or 4017B? This mic has two version I don't know why but it's litle bit expensive because of some reasons?

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

The DPA 4017B is a beautiful microphone in a lot of ways - small, light, sounds very nice, reliable, interchangeable preamps, in-built hp and high frequency boost switches. It is now my primary shotgun microphone. It also handles transients more gracefully than most entry level shotgun microphones.

Chris, if you were booming an interview in a room with a low ceiling, would a cardioid or hypercardioid mic be better in order to reduce reverb from the ceiling ( I.e. lobe of sensitivity on rear of HC mic vs C mic)? Thanks mate.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

A cardioid may work a tiny bit better since it doesn’t have the rear lobe.

@thebusinessfirm9862

4 жыл бұрын

Curtis Judd Brilliant- thanks for your reply. You’re probably the best bloke in the world to get a proper, learned answer to these questions. Thanks for all the effort you put into making these fabulous tutorials. Steve.

It would have been nice to know how they connected but I'll assume XLR. ?? Thanks for posting this. I could not tell the difference in any of them.

@curtisjudd

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, all of these are XLR microphones.