Hi, I'm Randy. This is the place to be for pro-audio reviews, music production tips, the latest in tech, and the occasional sighting of my dog, Charlee.
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Thanks for that video. Very helpful ! How ever, i still have a doubt. I have the same setup as you, Mac and Ipad, but once you have choose "Prefer device versions" for the Ipad and "Icloud version" for the Mac, once the files are upload to the Mac, do you leave the Ipad on the setting "Prefer device versions" ? Cause usually i do corrections, setup and a few things on the Mac that end up in the Ipad, but with that setup, i afraid the the Ipad will compare his version with the Icloud, where the Mac is synching and will ignore, or worst, will replace that work i did on the Mac. What do you think ? am i clear enough ? I had problems with that with the early version of that sync system of ForScore. Thanks in advance
You can connect mixer to a remote speaker wirelessly . Just like they do with the Sennheiser equivalent of this . Which is the sennheiser ENG G4 with two transmitter one looks like the receiver and the other one is a plug on mic transmitter . The advantage the sennheiser has though is the distance it transmits is 100 metres . So lot of DJ’s use it for remote speaker for wedding events
I know this video is old but I just got gifted a blue yeti from someone who got a better condenser mic and if you know what your doing you can make it sound amazing (I am a sound technician)
Honestly, I feel like it may be a waste of my time. They are a computer company, not an audio company. I imagine their audio quality is extremely low in their priority lists. Who knows hahah
You mention the unit has 1528 dB of dynamic range. In the specs, it shows A/D Converters:142 dB, D/A Converters: 115 of dynamic range. Where are you getting 1528 dB?
Can I connect it to an iPhone in any way? Im doing standup and shooting my videos with my iPhone so I would like to buy a mic like this that also can recored audio to my iPhone…
You would need some sort of an interface to do so. I would suggest checking out a mic that can do both USB and XLR. Something like the Hollyland PM1 or Fifine K688
I don't have much experience with the 2040, but I will say the K688 sounds nice, although the handling noise is very annoying. The build isn't near what you'd get with AudioTechnica in my opinion -but it sounds good!
@@randyrektor thank you so much with the reply! During a research I found a software that reject all white noise so I change my mind to condenser Mike called at2020usb-X but still thank you for the opinion!
I bought this microphone and I realized that it sounds with a boost in the low frequencies and it sounds with a kind of emptiness. Apart from the fact that it has low volume, I want to think that mine is damaged.
Nice shootout. I'd like to point out that the least expensive mike made it to the top 6 and is a decent intro mike for someone just getting into VO. Of course the best mike is going to vary for each person depending on the qualities of their voice. Synco really did deliver a decent mike at a great price.
Though in your previous video of comparing mkh-50 which is small pencil condenser vs AKGP420 which is large diaphragm - you came to conclusion that AKGP420 was more detailed, punchy and sharp vs more natural mkh50. So, I guess its not necessarily always the case, you are mentioning here, right?
Ahh yes, so a couple of things to touch on here. It's important to note that accuracy and apparent brightness in the top end are two different things. While the P420 feels bright -I believe I said "The P420 has more bite and may be a little more shrill", the MKH50 is still a MUCH more accurate reproduction of the sound. The main point is that SDCs are generally far more accurate in the way they capture sound, whereas LDCs have much more distortion, sometimes good, sometimes bad. Check out the Earthworks reference mics. They have tiny little diaphragms and are known for being the closest to a flat response. Super cool tech!
@@randyrektor wow, I checked earthworks mics and they are... strange at least to those who are seeing them first time. Why I'm asking cause I'm trying to understand actually do i need to buy LDC mic, cause I already bought mkh50 and it sounds amazing and warm to my ears. But with LDC does it brings actually more details or as you've mentioned - its just more distortion (and kind of individual eq of the mic)? For instance JZ11 mic. Maaan, there are so many nuances to the sound, trying to wrap my head around it. Thanks for explanation! appreciate it
@@andriibudim6996 Yeah so generally LDCs capture less detailed information. Each mic still has it's own nuances. Some may be brighter, some darker, some punchier, etc. But generally speaking, SDCs capture sound more accurately because of the speed of the diaphragm. All this to say, the MKH50 is an amazing tool. I'd try out some LDCs if you're interested and use your ears to see what's right for you. It's really the only way to know. Hope this helps!
Great shootout, thanks for sharing it. My favourite was the C414. I found it more full bodied than the rest. Can I ask what polar pattern you had selected?
You just got a new sub with your wife's joke! She is adorable so is your video. I am getting a pre-owned Rode NTG3 for 500 CAD. Seems like an absolute steal. Please let me know if you have any tips for what to look into in a pre-owned mic
