About wind : this microphone is really sensitive to it, not only the capsule, but the body itself. The Rycote BBG with the fur windshield is effective, but very quickly some recordings are disturbed by the noise of the wind hitting the exposed metallic body of the mic. So now for serious recording sessions I use it inside a full blimp, the difference is huge : no more wind noise.
I bought this mic for a field recording project, it is indeed really nice. A quick note on limitations - it is very warm sounding, which produces very pleasant and listenable results but if you’re looking a lot of extended high frequency detail or the capacity to pitch things down to repurpose frequencies above 15k for sound design etc this prob isn’t the mic for you. It sounds great but it’s not super accurate or transparent sounding in a way that will make it as versatile as some other condensers. For convenience for getting reliably grear sounding field recordings it is a very solid choice and very reasonably priced
Great review Ollie! I have this mic and love it! It is great for field recording and has a beautiful ambience. Using the 10 db cutoff is useful with higher sounds , as it is very sensitive. A fantastic mic and a bargain for the price! Cheers Gregg.
If you don’t have a recorder and wind protection already, the Rode is a better value. If you have the budget, the AT should be better in terms of quality.
Hi! I use a big kitchen sponge 2inchs thick 10 long fastened over the mike. It gives anough time to record in a rain. It`s also possible to use "dad cat" but it`s costly and takes much more time to dry
Considering the cost (where I live) it should also come with a pair of armed guards. I think this (or similar) is the mic at the top of my wish list but as a an *amateur* composer song writer teacher and field recordist, I guess I will have to dream on. Nice review, thanks for sharing.
Was the Lewitt 640 ts on your radar? I am trying to choose, I imagine this has better accessories for wind protection but the Lewitt seems more flexible? I don't really know.
Hi, thanks for your comment. Yes, you can use it to record a violin. I think it would work. Keep in mind that it’s a condenser mic, so it will pick up other sounds in the environment. That may be ok for you. Good luck.
@@OllieLoops thank you. May I ask another one? Which microphone would you recommend to record string instruments (violin)? I read online that Samson c02 is an option. Thank you.
@@OllieLoops Thank you, sir. 1. Budget is under $650 USD. 2. Stereo Yes. 3. Mostly in a single bed bedroom, which has window panels on the side and carpet floor.
@@alanhung317 There's a fair number of options out there for that price range. Rode NT-5 matched pair. Shure KSM137 matched pair. If this is for a hobby, one of these two should be great. If this is professional, they should work as well. But you may consider spending more for a matched set of large diaphragm mics like the AKG C214. Depending on your audio interface, you may want to invest in a better interface as the preamps make a big difference. But it depends on how good of a recording you want. Hope that helps.
I`m using this mike for 3 years for field ambient and interior recording. The mike is quiet, that`s right. But it`s stereo is arguable. Very very narrow sound, with only a tint of a stereo. U can barely define that sound is spacious. It`s very strange "stereo" mike
That would work. But you then loose your long cable. Having both the stock long cable and a short cable that’s thin and light weight would be ideal for me.
@@OllieLoops I did this with a Rode NT4 cable. Made it into a short one and a long one. Spent about $12 for parts. Knowing how to solder is ideal for me. 😁
