Jump ahead: 00:27 Introduction 02:05 Camera-top Shotgun Microphones 08:50 Less than $300 USD XLR Shotgun Microphones 12:46 $300 - $599 USD XLR Shotgun Microphones 19:24 $600 USD+ Pro Level Shotgun Microphones 24:08 Indoor Boom Microphones 24:46 ~$100 USD Cardioid Boom Microphones 25:50 $200 - $499 USD Cardioid Boom Microphones 29:27 $500 USD+ Professional Cardioid Boom Microphones 36:37 Bonus - Matched Pair Stereo Microphones 37:43 Buying Advice

@PDU_Tutorials

4 жыл бұрын

Curtis Judd Still rocking my AT4053b. I LOVE IT!!!

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Rad! Keep making great sound!

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

A little index for your viewing pleasure.

@kathyrinejucar

4 жыл бұрын

fresh new intro! 👍🏼👀

@operarocks

4 жыл бұрын

Very much appreciate this.

I love your content but rarely comment on videos. So, here's a shout-out as a representative of all those silent watchers who get excited each time you put out a video but don't necessarily give you any feedback. Happy 2020!

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shawn! Good to hear from you and have a happy 2020!

@ndavies8

4 жыл бұрын

Spoke my mind literally. Now let's hunt down those downvoters!

I love this video. It's a consolidation of years of your work and knowledge. Really appreciate you taking the time to put this together and sharing this information. EDIT: PS Thank you for saying "do not go into debt to buy these microphones". I am so happy you said that, it's something that I think a lot of folks don't think about.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bandrew! Honored that you watched :)

@SoundSpeeds

4 жыл бұрын

I might go into debt after watching this video... thanks a lot Curtis. ;-)

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

@@SoundSpeeds Hahaha! You have been warned, friend!

Oh man, I just bought an 8050,a pair of 8090's and a MixPre6 and I'm HYPED! You've been a massive help in getting me to finally pull the trigger Curtis, thanks for all that you do for the community!!

@curtisjudd

2 жыл бұрын

Congrats and happy recording!

So refreshing to hear from an expert that knows how to teach. Best mic review I can remember; and with no audio samples. Awesome. Instant fan.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard.

Great informative concise education vid that balances info vs opinion - thanks, Curtis. You consistently deliver on your YT influencer status in audio for video.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks SilverSulu! Appreciate the feedback!

I was able to get everything I needed out of this video within 4 minutes thanks to the stellar labeling and price ranging to let me only watch the part that's applicable to what I need. Good show, I love following channels who respect their followers!

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

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Absolutely super useful video. It has clarified a few things for me and confirmed my view of my NTG4+. You could easily split it into two videos too. Big thanks again, Curtis!

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kamil!

Great video, sometimes people just want to know which mic the pros love!

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

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Love the layout of this vid Brutha.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks D4!

Great coverage! Makes me comfortable with my choices, some of which came from your recommendations. Thanks!

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@danielkaranja7978

4 жыл бұрын

Same here

holy cow, this channel is a gem. Thanks for all the great resources you have put out, I have learned so much.

@curtisjudd

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick.

Great review with rational and helpful information provided across price ranges. Thanks for putting these out!

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate the feedback!

Great stuff as always! Been wonderful seeing you continue to add value to the community and improve your craft. Would love to see you review the Sennheiser e614 for dialog. Cheers and blessings in 2020 and beyond!

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave! Best wishes!

Thank you. Looking forward to the lav mic edition!

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

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What an in depth video. Wow. Thanx Curtis

@curtisjudd

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Thomas.

Extremely helpful vid! Even though it was a bit long, it never lacked any pace and was quite dense with content. Thank you. Nice work!

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Damn you got a nice mic collection! Thanks for the detailed explanation Curtis.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom. I’m a sound nerd. 😀

yes! I was waiting for this one!

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bugz!

All great information and a wonderful presentation. Thanks, Curtis. Have a nice day!

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael, you too!

Thank you so much, Curtis. Really helpful! Love your channel!

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks João!

You know when you have a TV series on DVD and you rewatch episodes. Your KZread videos are just like that. I've seen this video 4 or 5 times, but it has loads of rewatch value.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha! Thanks Eryn. 🤓

Thanks for giving the Octava its proper due - it continues to impress me(hypercardioid). I've kind of stopped thinking about boom mics since discovering how good it is. You'd have to spend a lot more to do better. It benefits from the Rycote Inv 6 or the mixpre's 80Hz high pass. Don't use the highpass module that comes with the Octava - it kills all that wonderful low end.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the details on the Oktava Mike!

Thanks Curtis, always super helpful! I'm the discount audio guy in KC...Could definitely get into a 416 and 8050.....didn't realize there were mics just for indoor recording. I'm just running a pair of Sennheiser ME66 shotguns and have served me well. Have a Zoom F6 in the bag and this seems like a good next step to up the audio game. Always appreciate your insight.

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wayne! Keep making great sound!

Another great review. I really appreciate your coverage Curtis. As an owner of most of the top end mics you’ve covered here, I actually agree with your opinion on almost all of them. I was kinda hoping to see a review of the Sanken CS-M1 in here somewhere as I’m contemplating a purchase soon but, as you said, you don’t have every microphone. You did a great job at covering something for everyone so thanks for making this video

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 22Sound! Michael Wynne put together a couple of videos with CS-M1 samples you might find helpful. Best wishes!

I was literally just re-watching your older video on the subject. Spooky.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

A few updates here. Sorry for the spook. 😀

Hey Curtis. Have you ever tried the Sennheiser MKE 600? What are your thoughts on it?

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

I haven’t, unfortunately. So many mics, so little time...

@KarlGutowski

3 жыл бұрын

The Takstar mic has the most awful mechanical resonance. The shock mount does nothing. It's not usable on top of a camera unless you put it on a mic stand and do not touch it.

@bassaud3336

3 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd Eyes, lungs, pancreas...

@lazyoverworked

3 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd I am thinking of buying the MKE 600 instead of NTG4+ and I wish you had included in your review/thiughts. So confusing...so many mics, so little money :)

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

@@lazyoverworked I've heard the MKE 600 and I used to own the NTG4+. If I had to choose between the two, I'd choose the MKE 600.

Living in Saigon and filming in SE Asia mostly ... the review really helped me on my next purchase. It's definitely humid here ... Nice show!

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Once again, a very informative and detailed video. Great job, Curtis!

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks DerAugstein!

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks DerAugstein!

Be careful with the oktava. Great mics, if you find the Russian made mics. After they got popular, they eventually started manufacturing in China although they advertised, made in Russia, and thus the quality went down.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Oscar - good to know!

Always professional reviews. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@curtisjudd

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul

Amazing review comparison as always!

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks T.J. 👍

Thank you Curtis. This is really useful for us that do not have the possibility to test a lot of microphones.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bjørn!

Thank you for ALL of the knowledge you share. The Best!

@curtisjudd

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert.

Great channel. Discovered it 3 weeks ago and it has been the most useful and at the same time pleasing (in regards to the entertaining format and to the good production value) source of content i have found on the subject of mics and audio in general (haven't gotten into lighting tho, some of these days will have to).

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lluc March Crespí!

Unbelievable knowledge & experience here. Hats-off and thank you.

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Martin.

Thank you very much for the info. Always useful.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

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For those of us with more limited experience in using or selecting microphones, this is very helpful review. Thank you very much.

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, Dan.

Great job. Thank you for making these videos.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Best wishes to you on your podcast!

Can't wait for your lav video. Keep it coming Curtis!

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew, will do!

@baloup571

4 жыл бұрын

Curtis Judd I think your channel is the most professional on yt! But i’ve a question... i’ve the bad couple, Ntg 2 and Zoom H4n. I could sell the Zoom H4n, and After the Ntg2 also, because i want a multi porpose mic (in and outdoor) and a good recorder too. All this stuff for a sort of one man band filmaking or really hold crew... looking this vid the verter choice seems to be for me (keeping in mind the recorder’s expense) the Deity S-Mic 2S or the Rode NTG3. What do you think is best to do? And why is so a bad couple Ntg2+Zoomh4n? They sound orrible :/ now i look your video about best Recorders in 2019 :)

NTG3 User ahead. It's an absolute beast and was an upgrade from the Rode Videomicro. Yup, the sound is that much better. Awesome video btw!

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

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Thanks again Great video. The Info I was looking for. A bit long but well done as aways.. Thankyou

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul. We included the index to hopefully save people time.

I just wanted to say thank you for this review and overview. It made me buy two MKH 8050s and I could not be happier. ^^

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

Glad they worked out - happy recording!

@verityrollins4951

2 жыл бұрын

Hello have you tried the synco mic D2

love this session cant wait for the next on lav mics hoping to see another with mics for ambience recording

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sage dB!

@lrkx_

4 жыл бұрын

+1 for recommendations for ambient recording mic’s

Learned so much from this video. Thank you.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

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Thank you so much for taking time and effort to show us so many microphones!!

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

You bet!

I am learning so much from you...just wanna let you know. Thank you and Happy new year from Korea.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much and happy new year to you!

Hi...that was a great informative video explaining different types of microphones.

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Really appreciate the work you put into these videos. Highly valuable resources. I've been researching wireless systems again, and would be interested in hearing your current thoughts on the various options.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan, I'll add that to the list.

Great video, Curtis! As usual. Thank you! If you haven't done so already, here's a topic that you may want to consider creating a video about: XLR cables. If I hadn't done my own tests, I'd have guessed they'd all be pretty much the same, but boy was I proven wrong. For example I have two Mogami (Neglex) XLR cables, but with two different model numbers. One is very warm and the other is way more open and transparent with beautiful HF coming through. As far as recording dialogue goes - and mostly for those reading this who don't do any post-processing for your videos - XLR cables can really make a huge difference in the overall sound quality of your microphones. So, try different models, if you have the budget, to find what's right for you.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul, good idea!

@creativegreatsvisuals

5 ай бұрын

whats the best xlr cables for the Schoeps CMC 6 and cmit mics ?

another great clearly explained comparison!!

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks ericsf!

Great video. Recently got the chance to use a Schoeps miniCMIT. After years of using 416s it really blew me away like the DPA 4017b does. Definitely worth a look.

@curtisjudd

2 жыл бұрын

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It's amazing, the Samson C02's were some of the first mics I ever got, back when I was a teenager. I thought of them as 'budget' and just what I could afford then. But with age, I've realized that they've more than stood the test of time. Still one of the best deals you can find in audio, right up there with the SM57 and a few others.

@curtisjudd

Жыл бұрын

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Very helpful! We have the NTG3 and use it for both indoor and outdoor. Might need to consider a seperate mic for our indoor interview work. Thanks!

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

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Again a great review. Thank you.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

So glad I bought the Takstar, so impressed with it.

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

I agree - surprisingly good sound from that mic. In fact, I'm reviewing a newer model from them which is much smaller. Looking forward to how that pans out.

THanks for all the interesting info.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

You bet!

Just got a great deal on a Rode NTG3. Your reviews here and elsewhere were instrumental in making the choice for my budget. I'm officially turning into a sound nerd so I didn't know who else to share my excitement with besides you! Although I did just see an older review you did on the NTG5, only after I got the NTG3. While I wish I had gotten the NTG5 now, I'm not at all unhappy with the NTG3 purchase and I'm sure it will serve me well.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the new microphone, Benjamin! The NTG3 is a great option. Happy recording!

Useful information. I bought my mics (Sennheiser 416, Pearl MS-8, DPA 4060's) boom (Panamic) and windshields (Rycote) in good used condition. Saved a ton of money with no sacrifice in quality or reliability.

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

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Very thorough video full of solid info. A minor point re 8050, the rear module is not a preamp like on a DPA or Schoeps, it is only an XLR adapter with a couple impedance matching resistors in it. The main module is both a capsule and a preamp. This is why the rear module can be replaced with different connection accessories from Sennheiser, Cinela, and Kortwitch.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the clarification RallenMan! That's a substantial difference - good to know.

Good to see the Oktava in there. I've got a matched stereo set of these, and purchased the MK-101-8 figure-8 capsule to make these a decent, economical pair for Mid-Side.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

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With the number microphone violations I have, the microphone police will put me away for good. In any case, awesome video Curtis. Love your videos especially in performance value categories. I love that Takstar for the almost free price. The Rode maybe my next. We'll see. Happy New Year Curtis. Best to you in 2020 and beyond.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha! I just checked and the microphone police force has closed shop. You're good to go!

@xray111xxx

4 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd Whew that was a close one. Thanks Curtis.

Have have read much about boom microphones and I have been into buying a ntg5,ntg3 or mkh417 but I’m almost only records inside in corporate place I know considering the mkh50 or mkh8050 or schopes. This video helped me to understand and also change my mind.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback Jonte. Happy recording!

Great info. Thank you Curtis!

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick!

As always excellent content!

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks Curtis. 👍 This video helped me with my decision on what type of mic to purchase. 🙂

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

👍 Happy recording!

Excellent video. Thanks for posting.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Bought the Audio Technica AT4053B based on Curtis' review a few years ago...still rocking this mic & might grab another one. Thx Curtis!

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

👍 Glad to hear it is working well for you!

Curtis, thank for another awesome "Product Comparison". My primary Boom/Shotgun Mic is the Sennheiser MKH 416. I am actually the third owner oof this Mic as it was purchased in the late 1970's. The original owner was a onsite Production Video Sennheiser as the End Cap was missing (Did not really effect anything but looked Un-

@curtisjudd

2 жыл бұрын

Wow - that’s a long-lasting microphone!

this is a historical review ...thumps up Curtis

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ahmed!

Great video! Thanks for all the info.

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I'm a longtime audio engineer. Nice job on the overview. One you may want to check out (if you haven't already) as a "budget" mic is the AKG C1000s. It's one of the most versatile mics in my mic closet. For under $200 you get a small diaphragm cardioid OR hypercardioid condenser with onboard battery power, if needed. It has a great response curve, super low self-noise, low handling noise, is ridiculously sturdy, and works well indoor on a boom, although I've used it as an on-camera mic as well.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Gary, thanks. Will check it out - thanks!

@doubledark2

4 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd have you had a chance to look at this AKG C1000s mic?

#SweetMotherOfMicrophones 👏thank you so much for sharing this review of wide range of mics. Everything in one video: for those on the budget and those who would like to invest more money. Happy 2020!

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Klaudia!

Bought the mkh 8050 today to match with my 416. Thanks for the reviews!

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

👍 Happy recording!

How on earth is Curtis not well over 500k subs? His content is amazing.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

We focus on quality rather than quantity. 😉

My basic package is the AT 4053b for interior work, and the Rode NTG3 for outside. But I've used the MKH 50, and that is a better sound. But at twice the price. Rode offers a 10 year warranty, which is something to note as well. Another great review, thanks!

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott!

Thanks Curtis. Great information. I sometimes use a Rode NT3 as an affordable indoor interview microphone and it works well. Its a bit heavy so not really great for booming, but it takes a 9v battery which is handy sometimes. However.... boompoles, mic stands, mics and shock mounts are a young persons game, and as a one-man band approaching middle age, I'm finding I leave them all at home more and more. Lavalier microphones are my preferred weapon, and I can hide a lot of their sonic sins with careful post processing.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info on the NT3! Sounds like a nice option.

Always great work .. thank you

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks hakam!

I just bought a Schoeps CMIT-5 .... I’m really excited for it to come 😍😍

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Congrats! That's a good one!

@rorobobo8401

4 жыл бұрын

Curtis Judd thanks! I listened to many of your sound gear videos before making my decision. Thank you for providing amazing content 🙂

Thank you Curtis ✌😎 I asked you about beyerdynamic mce 85 few years ago. now I am considering buying one since its the only brand with proper support around here. I bought a used NTG 2 two years ago but as I understood later it had serious issues.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

👍 I hope the Beyerdynamic works well for you!

Thanks so much Curtis. Your videos are teaching me a lot about the audio realm. I'm a student video journalist and this is helping me take my quality to the next level! However why does everything have to cost so much 😭

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Cristóbal, Thanks! It is good to start with less expensive gear. Once you get to the productions with a real budget, audio gear is comparatively inexpensive. But for students - and I was there not long ago - it seems expensive. The good news as well is that quality audio gear will last MUCH longer than most camera gear, especially camera bodies.

This is very comprehensive and deep! Gonna get back to it more in the future for reference. Thanks a lot for the massive work! Might go with Sony ECM-674 or might bite the bullet and get the XLR-K3M with its mic. Could as well skip all of that and go for ECM-B1M as nature videography comes first.

@curtisjudd

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bo and best wishes to you!

Great video as always. I'm surprised that you didn't include the Sanken CS3e. I believe this is the best all around outdoor/indoor mic if you only have one. Thanks.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Will, wish I could include it but haven’t the budget for it just yet.

@davidhasbrouck7948

3 жыл бұрын

I love using it in loud locations where the isolation is useful. It has much less off access low frequency repose which is great when recording near traffic. I think using it indoors is acceptable but not as good as a real hyper cardioid indoor mic. This is because the directionally makes eliminates all the reverb except the later bounce back and draws more attention to it because it sounds unusual. It also has a bit of self noise so I tend to switch to an NTG1 for gathering foley because of its really low noise floor and less directionally.

This was awesome! Thanks!

@curtisjudd

Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Super great and informative video, Curtis. I´ll make sure when I buy my mic this Black Friday, I do it from your affiliate link.

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gerardo - happy recording!

Great video. Very helpful in making my decision. The choices are pretty overwhelming.

@curtisjudd

Жыл бұрын

👍🎙 Happy recording!

Love your work Curtis. BTW, if you add in a 0:00 to your timestamp you'll get Video Chapters which might help people navigate to the category they want quicker, just a suggestion, FWIW. They were not available when you released the video.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim, just added 00:00. Hopefully that'll work. Thanks!

@JimBanks1

4 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd looks like it worked like a charm and thanks again for your videos, you are my go to guy for audio

Curtis thanks for the great video. How about doing a comparison test in terms off floor noise on each of these.

@curtisjudd

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion.

Great video, great channel. Thank you.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks tobiasmindernickel.

Very useful and informative. For a upper end budget/mid range mic, check out the Sennheiser ME66. I think I mentioned it in a comment on one of your older videos. You have to get the capsule and power module separate but you can get a power model to run it off +48V phantom power (K6P) or one that will run it off a single AA battery (K6) and with the battery option you could plug it into a 3.5mm jack. I have been using one a for around 4 years with a Tascam DR-100 MKII audio recorder and a Tascam 701D. Build quality is quite good. It has a low self noise (10db (A)), and is sensitive (50 mV/Pa). For voices I find it can work well and haven't noticed any self noise in my recordings, although personally I would have liked a little more low end bass than it has. I use mine for talking head shots and mostly outdoor ambient natural recordings. My only issue is that it can sometimes pick up too much sound. I once took a recording in a field one morning of birds and I picked up the hum of a wind turbine over 1200-1500 ft away across 2 fields and I didn't hear the turbine hum until normalising the audio when editing it. Also picked up chicken clucks from a farm around a similar distance away. It can also have an issue with a hum in the audio if the screw on the power module is slightly loose and not tightened fully. I also have the MKH-416 and find it is a great mic overall, smoother in the highs and more bass than the ME66. Best mic I have used for voice over as my voice has more high frequencies in it and mics which boost some high frequencies too much can sound a little harsh on my voice but this didn't and sounded smooth and natural. I tried it for ambient outdoor recordings with my Tascam 701D to see if it would work as a replacement for my Sennheiser ME66, but in all my audio recordings, especially in quieter locations, I had some noticeable self noise in the recordings . I tried plugging in a FetHead Phantom with it to see if that would lower the self noise, but couldn't get it to pick up any sound with it plugged in to either my Tascam DR-100MKII or 701D. The MKH-416 sensitivity is 25 mV/Pa with slightly higher self noise than the ME66 so that could have been why I got the hiss whereas with the ME66, I didn't notice it. I am trying to find a low self noise, high sensitivity stereo mic for ambient outdoor recordings.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the details, Dave, really helpful!

@SoundSpeeding

4 жыл бұрын

I had the ME66, I started out with it as one of my first mics! I guess for a beginner back then it kinda made sense? Maybe. Not a huge fan of it, aside from the fact it was hotter than my weak NTG2. I reckon in this day and age though we're spoiled with much better choices such as the Deity S Mic 2 or the Rode NTG5, I just can't possibly recommend anybody to buy new a ME66

Love your presentation style , Not a hint of delivery contempt in a industry full of overbearing "Gearheads", I've been in the Pro TV Bis in New Zealand for over 20yrs, I run a location bag doing everything from large TVCs, Docos, Run 'n' Gun reality through to drama , I have a home V/O and music studio , running Protools and have 25 yrs out in the field experience with massive OB's ( Onsite Board-casts )of every sporting nature , Matched with 5 plus yrs of post cutting dialogue and FX editing and Atmos laying etc, so I am a heavyweight in terms of the industry standard mics used at pro audio level. I'm a Sanken CS3 boy at heart, out in the field, could listen to that puppy all day long without my ears bleeding when on set for 12 hours. Love my go-to MKH 50 , It's so forgiving in a large IV on those days when you are not quick enough. Have used just about every mic under the sun for Location and OB shoots, even still have an old pre 416 era - ME88 I'd likened to a laser beam with pin point accuracy.. Great in real nosy BG's environments. Listening to your considered evaluation of mics from entry level through to pro , You hit the mark and it rings true and demonstrates a lot of Cred and huge experience that only comes from years out in the field, of trying, purchasing , and been thrown under the bus moments when your gear dies on you. I feel a newbie to the industry can shortcut the process BIG-time following your channel , Even an Oldie like me, might have learn a few things / tricks from you... Just saying..... Thank you for your channel ...K

@curtisjudd

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Kris - means a lot coming from you!

Thanks for making these. Between your ASMR voice, and the actual content and explanations, your videos are wonderful. I’m getting into interview shoots, and fairly new to audio. I think you (and others) have sold me on the Oktava, but I’m unsure on which capsule for indoor interviews. The one you have in this video is apparently the cardioid, but from what I gather, the hypercardioid is more ideal for what I need, and you mention this here as well, so I’m unclear which of the two I should go for?

@curtisjudd

3 ай бұрын

Most opt for the hypercardioid capsule for interview videos.

@davidbelusic3094

3 ай бұрын

Thanks. Just ordered it.

Salt lamp review? Heheh, anyways great job, I here just learned about entire mic supply companies I didn't even know existed. I'm just getting into this game and this content is really helpful to me.

@curtisjudd

Жыл бұрын

I highly recommend salt lamps for setting the right vibe. 🤓

Great complete review i completely agree with you about the mics i know. Which shockmount would you recommand for the Oktava mk012 (i always have problems with this one!). A review of stereo mics and couples would be great as well !!

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Aliocha, I'd look at something like this: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/554998-REG/Rycote_041106_INV_6_InVision_Indoor_Microphone.html?sts=pi&pim=Y

Hi Curtis, first of all thanks for your channel is our place to go everytime we have a doubt about audio :) i purchased the C02 from samson after watching your video but on our video today it was a fail ( our own fault im afraid ) we have a youtube channel and photography online academy and we produce variety of videos. most of times its myself speaking so we use a rhode go inside my t-shirt onto a recorder and that works ok, not so good outdoors where we just plug the recorder to the mic directly to avoid interferences and cuts with the rhode. We also do a lot of table courses, one person speaking to multicamera setup sometimes with prompter and for that we use the rhode aswell. but when we have a live interview or a table with multiple people we can't use enough inputs to our pocket wizard atem mini. We need a microphone to get everyones voices and i though that samson will do the trick. What happened is the volume was way too low, and bumping the volume on the atem or on the software created a lot of noise and low quality audio. We have a mixing table which we never use anymore since we have the atem, but i guess the problem is this mic needs power? conecting the microphone to the table should give more volume? we found the sound on it was pretty good while conected directly to a camera, and close to the speaker ( like in your video just over head ) but what kind of microphone would you recomend to get audio on a 150sqm room where 3-4 people are talking?? can you please point me on the right direction?? and if this is the right mic can you let me know how i should connect it to the atem? mix board ( we have a Behringer Q802USB ) ? if thats the issue please let me know which cables we should use as we are really new on audio and having a hard time! apreciate your time curtis!

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Hi kubestudio, thanks for the question - I had a listen to your livestream from today. Ideally, there should be a microphone for each person, much closer to the person to get cleaner audio. When it is attached to the table, it will pick up all of the sound reverberating through the room and will become overwhelming, as you found, when you increase the gain/input level. The behringer mixer could be used to feed each of the microphones the phantom power they need and then output the audio on the line outputs of the mixer to the ATEM. That will help tremendously. Best wishes!

@Jonhernandezeducation

4 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd Hey curtis thanks a lot for your answer. i just found out that we needed phantom on the samson. as i say we are really new on audio and we tried many combinations without luck. the mixer we have has only 2 inputs so i couldnt do 3 inputs with it can i? to feed the phantom we need xlr to xlr cable or can it go on the jacks aswell? thanks

Thank you for this video! I was debating whatever I should get the Sennheiser MKE 600 Shotgun Microphone or the Shure VP89L Shotgun Microphone, but this video made me want to get the Røde NTG3 one. I really appreciate that you took the time to make this video, it was really helpful!

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and happy recording!

@wcsdiaries

2 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd have you used a sennheiser 8070?

@curtisjudd

2 жыл бұрын

@@wcsdiaries I have not used the 8070. You? Curious to hear what you think if so.

@wcsdiaries

2 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd not yet but am thinking about getting it for safaris

@curtisjudd

2 жыл бұрын

@@wcsdiaries 👍🐘

Just found you.. great channel.. read great stuff in there.. thank you!

@curtisjudd

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, bake.agency.

Great video Curtis. I'm a cinematographer with two decades of video experience, but one man band stuff is pushing me to dip my feet into audio more and more. This is a great crash course really. Again thanks for your efforts.

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Daniel! Yes, interesting times.

@danielrisk6174

3 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd You bet! Just got to a new place that has an in-house Sennheiser MKH 416. Using it for interviews but it sounds horrible. It's going into an original model Zoom H4N. Judging from context clues here, I'm assuming the lack of gain in the H4N is causing the issue. I was very confused since the mic itself should be a rockstar.

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

@@danielrisk6174 That could be part of it. What about it sounds horrible? The 416 was designed and voiced back in the analogue sound recording days so it was optimized for the unique characteristics of analogue tape. I actually don't love the 416 for digital recording, personally. It is a little too bright for my taste. But that's a personal preference.

@danielrisk6174

3 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd Thanks for the response. I'll have to go back and do another test with it, but I remember it being chocked full of noise that buried the voice. It was unuseable, no matter how much noise reduction I did (just general loud noise even in a deathly quiet room) I inherited the mic after years of prior use, so it could be damaged.

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

@@danielrisk6174 Ah, yes, that seems like it may be a problem with the microphone. The 416 is not exceptionally noisy when in good working condition.

thx a great lot for this video, veeery helpful and informative, I am re-starting with (music)recording after years of pausing. My boom mics AKG SE300B+CK93 and an old Sennh. 816T, will get a 416 as well now :) Gtx from the Lake of Constance

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Carlos! Nice kit of microphones you have there. And wow - a T-powered 816! Those are rare these days.

Thank you soooooooo much for this video! As someone looking to step up my audio, this is very useful. Also, the Homie Caleb over at DSLR Shooter sent me here lolz #Subscribed

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Afotey and happy recording to you!