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How far apart do the microphone stands have to be? Also, how tall do the microphone stands have to be? And does It matter what size and dimension the blankets are?
This IS a brand video from us, Senal! It is NOT a user review and is certainly more of a advertisement hopefully helping customers decide what microphone best suites their needs.
Hey Will, You can plug it really into anything that has a mic input. Depending on that input, you would need a cable to connect to. You can check out the various options here: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/983578-REG/senal_eng_18rl_hand_held_omni_dynamic_eng.html?sts=pi&pim=Y
Hi Joshua, We're sorry to hear you're having issues with the battery door. Please contact Customer Service at info@gradusgroup.com to schedule servicing. Thanks!
why is the battery door design so weak? this could have been the best mid level wireless ever all yall had to do was make it a thumb screw design are developed a new door!!!!!
Hi Joshua, We're sorry to hear you're having issues with the battery door. Please contact Customer Service at info@gradusgroup.com to schedule servicing. Thanks!
Hi Cesar, That can be definitely be the case. When making these earpads, we wanted to find a happy medium between them being easy to be put on and not easy to fall off. The result is that the earpads are not "easy" to put on, though they shouldn't be too difficult either. In fact, that was exactly why we made this video--to show the best technique to change the earpads. Hope this helps.
Really interested in this mic but would like to know what it s the difference between it and the OLM-2, is it a matter of the sound signature, the freq response, the calrity or just size and form factor? Thanks
Hi Howard, Thanks for reaching out. The OLM-2 microphone is simply a less expensive replacement to the standard mic that comes with your wireless system kit. It is functionally the same, though, as that kit mic. The UTM-86, however, is an upgrade to that kit mic. It unlocks a wider dynamic range and a tailored frequency response for a rich low-end and realistic mids-in short, a better, cleaner audio than your kit mic can provide. Hope that helps.
wait... the purpose of this video was to demonstrate the mic's ability to reject off-axis noise in a 'real-world' use case... but, you have a boom pole in every shot. 0:40 -- your contention is that it's form factor is compact so you won't have a problem with the mic poking into shots... but, the mic is IN THE SHOT!!!!! LOL!!!! ...i don't think that 'feature' landed.
Hi Tim, Thanks for your astute observation. By “real-world use case” we meant filming run and gun in a busy, noisy environment. We wanted to show the off-axis rejection properties of the mic, not a how-to for boom operators. We also wanted to show the mic in context with the subject for reference - something almost no one ever does. Does that make sense? That explains most of the wide shots. Is it a bit close? Perhaps. But the rough positioning, angle, and distance from the subject are what one might aim for as a boom operator. Look at the shot at 1:35-1:44 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WEKp9jNFLWQ.html for traditional framing and hiding of the boom. As for boom operator form on various shots, check out these videos featuring pro sound mixer Josh Allen: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-o5aLqW2Wncg.html & ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Uy4zFaMmfyM.html. He is on point. Regards, Kevin
Trying to decide between the EL and an NTG2. This sounds amazing, I am going to be doing commercial work soon and feel like this might be the way to go. Would you recommend an external recorder? Thanks!
Hi Connor, I assume you is looking for a portable recorder? There are many great recorders on the market, depends on what your price range is. Zoom makes very good products like the H4N, H5, H6 Handy recorders. They also make the F4 and F8n recorders which are a step up from the H4, 5 & 6. Of course, if you're willing to pay top dollar, Sound Devices make top of the line pro recorders. In short, it all depends on your needs and price range. Hope this helps.
Thank you so much for reaching out Samuel. While that setup should work there are a bunch of variables. Did you try a different setup? A different recorder? Are you monitoring the input or try and record it? It really could be a number of things. Could you please contact us at info@gradusgroup.com so we can help you better? Again, thank you so much for your time and let's get down to the bottom of this!
For this video, we used Matthews Sound Blankets from B&H Photo in New York (www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/140104-REG/Matthews_329040_1_Sound_Blanket_with_Grommets.html). The primary function is to deaden acoustic reflections but, as a result of the dense fabric and fort-like design, there is considerable insulation benefit. While blankets alone won't "soundproof" a space, you'll definitely have more acoustic control of the room and should be able to yield solid recordings. The cost/benefit ratio is in the buyer's favor. Plus, you can use them to protect your gear on moving day! ;)
