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If my interface is capable of 65db already (Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen), should I bypass the inline preamp and run my interface at a high gain, or engage the preamp and run my interface at a lower gain?
For shark-fin styled antennas, do you orient the large-area flat side of the antenna toward the stage or do you orient the pointy thin side of the antenna toward the stage?
Just opened the package and have had on the charger for over 5 hours and it’s blinking red. I shouldn’t have to RESET anything since this is so new (per one of the comments mentioned within here). Why would a brand new out of the box receiver need to be RESET to stop this problem unless it was used and returned, then re-sold as brand new ??
Im in the market for a new dynamic vocal mic. I currently have a choice of a Beta 57 and a Beyer dynamic v70 - I much prefer the v70 (I do liek the air it has), however this is the one that needs replacing, and its not great with handling noise hence looking for something else. Im considering the Senny MD431, the KSM8 and the NXN8. Nowhere I can find any to try - let along more than one to compare.
Hi Yuri. The question I can't seem to find an answer on is this one: Given a good line-level signal of around 0dbu (.778 Volts), etc...... and assuming it's unbalanced traveling down a TS 1/4" plug ...... If we plug that into an input labeled INSTRUMENT......and assuming the input doesn't clip.......does the (usually) much much higher impedance of an "instrument" input adversely affect our signal? Specifically frequency response of that signal. This is assuming something like the following: Splitting the 3.5mm stereo output of something like a laptop into left-and-right audio signals with a 3.5mm to dual TS cable......the Left goes into some input I'm not worried about (line-input, etc).....but the RIGHT signal on that TS cable being plugged into the "Instrument" input of a device. My point here relates to USB Audio Interfaces. For Example, cheaper interfaces like Behringer UM2, UMC22, have a 1/4" jack that does NOT have a selector switch for Mic/Instrument, AND that input is only labeled "Instrument," so it expects we'd plug a guitar/bass into that input directly. And, that "Instrument" input has a listed impedance of 1 Megaohm (1 MΩ). Whereas it's combo XLR-1/4" input is 3 kΩ. From my testing, splitting a signal into a USB interface this way, recording it, and listening back, I don't hear any difference in the audio that was input into Input 1 (mic/line) of the interface and the right signal that was going via a TS cable into the "Instrument" input of that same interface. I just can't find anyone that can say "this is what happens if you plug a line-level signal into an instrument input with a much higher impedance that's expecting instrument level" Again, this all assumes my line-level signal is not clipping out the instrument input. Any more info or links on this would be much appreciated. Thank you Yuri!
Can the SE846 be used as an Studio Reference for recording/mixing/mastering? I mean, of course it can be, but is it able to get an accurate/natural reproduction?
They arrived at my house 2 days ago, but I haven't been able to connect them to my phone because it requires downloading the ShurePlus MOTIV video or audio app. I have downloaded both, but they have access issues, so I can't connect the microphones to the mobile phone. Can you give me a solution? I need to start recording now. Thank you.
Cannot be used with Android. Many podcasters record on their phone or tablet. 😥 Unfortunately, Shure doesn't want podcasters to use their device. I do not recommend.
What mic are you using on your shirt? Seems like that could be good for a yoga intructor too? The Shure one would not be good when we do poses on our backs with the head on the yoga mat.
I use the SM7B with an RME Babyface Pro FS, and the gain is usually set to 57-60dB. Would you still recommend using a Cloudlifter? I mainly use it for vocal recordings in music production.
Any comment regarding the Nexadyne 8S especially for female vocals? I understand it works well for live session, what about home studio recording? Last question if I may ;-) compared to the 87A, is it better or worst for studio recording?
If vocals are tracked independently in a studio then a condenser mic is the common go-to. Live: if your vocalist fits well on an Se V7 then she'll do well on a Nexadyne without much fuss; on the other hand, if she has a voice with quite a bit of natural presence, you can still tame it at the desk.
Hi, Yuri here. It's hard to directly compare since the NXN8 is a dynamic mic and the KSM9 is a condenser mic. Depending on how you gig, you might see some feedback when using a condenser mic like the KSM9 (for example with a lot of wedges and side fills) that you would minimize by the NXN8. However the KSM9 has a wider frequency response as well and it has a switch to select it to be either supercardioid or cardioid. So your mic choice should really depend on what you need for your voice and what you're trying to achieve live.
i built a square booth with molton curtains in a noisy environment but i want to just cover 3 sides ....which side should i leave uncovered? front, side or back of the sm7b?
I just reviewed your polar charts for the KSM8 and am confused, Benefit number 3: linear polar response is not what is depicted. There are significant frequency dependent off axis variations: 9kHz @ 60 degrees, 2.5kHz @ 90 degrees, 6.4kHz @ 30, 60, & 90 degrees. It doesn’t appear significantly better than the Nexadyne performance. It does have a flatter frequency response up to 10 kHz so should sound more natural with less EQ required. Might be better for vocal recording but does lack air frequencies.
Hi, Yuri here. Thanks so much for the response. When we say linear off-axis response, what's happening is that when unwanted sound enters off-axis, it often affects the phase coherency and as a result, the quality of the direct sound. The design of the KSM8 mitigates that quite a bit, so when unwanted sound comes in off-axis, it stays more phase coherent and the source sound remains high quality, even in the presence of off-axis bleed. The NXN8 actually has a pretty linear off-axis polar response as well, but it also has great off-axis rejection.
@@shurecreators Thanks Yuri for the clarification! So If I understand, with improved phase coherence there is less constructive/destructive interference from off axis sound so the direct capture is less impacted? I like the KSM8 but may have to get a KXN8 to try out. Certainly the polar pattern looks exceptional!
