Which Boom Mics Do I Use? 2020 Edition

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In today’s episode, I tell you about all of the boom microphones I choose for indoor and outdoor dialogue recording for video and film. We cover several different price ranges and both shotgun and small diaphragm condenser microphones as well as camera-top shotgun mics.
#Boom #Shotgun #Microphone
Jump ahead:
00:00 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
In-depth reviews of most of the microphones we cover here:
- Takstar SGM-598 - • Cheap Shotgun Mic:Taks...
- RODE VideoMic Pro+ - • RODE VideoMic Pro+ Ove...
- DEITY V-Mic D3 Pro - • Deity D3 Pro Shotgun M...
- RODE VideoMic NTG - • RODE VideoMic NTG Review
- RODE NTG2 - • Better Sound for Your ...
- RODE NTG4+ - • RODE NTG4+ Shotgun Mic...
- Azden SGM-250 - • Azden SGM 250 Shotgun ...
- Sony ECM-674 - • Sony ECM-674 Shotgun M...
- DEITY S-Mic 2 - • Deity S-Mic 2 Shotgun ...
- DEITY S-Mic 2S - • Deity S-Mic 2S Short S...
- Azden SGM-3500 & 3500L - • Azden SGM-3500 Series ...
- RODE NTG5 (with samples from NTG3, Sennheiser MKH 416) - • RODE NTG5 Shotgun Micr...
- DPA 4017B (5 Shotgun Microphones) - • 5 Shotgun Microphones:...
- Samson CO2 - • Samson C02 Microphone ...
- Oktava MK-012 (Indoor Boom Microphones) - • Indoor Boom Microphone...
- Samson CO2, Audix SCX1HC, AKG Blueline & CK93, Audio Technica AT4053B, RODE NT5 - • 5 Boom Microphones for...
- Sennheiser MKH 50 - • Sennheiser MKH50 Micro...
- Sennheiser MKH 8050, Schoeps CMC641, and Audio Technica AT4053B - • 3 Professional Indoor ...
If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses at school.learnlightandsound.com including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders.
Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:
- Takstar SGM-598 - Amazon geni.us/o0AO
- RODE VideoMic Pro+ - Amazon geni.us/TthSx1 B&H bhpho.to/2HgqSa7
- DEITY V-Mic D3 Pro - Amazon geni.us/LhLA5 B&H bhpho.to/2TQJpCZ
- RODE VideoMic NTG - Amazon geni.us/qEmwS B&H bhpho.to/2KBK59e
- RODE NTG2 - Amazon geni.us/xh5Z6DB B&H bhpho.to/2yLen0I
- RODE NTG4+ - Amazon geni.us/EZe7SA0 B&H bhpho.to/30yUM2m
- Azden SGM-250 - Amazon geni.us/Gx8fa B&H bhpho.to/2NikoM9
- Sony ECM-674 - Amazon geni.us/t8ahw B&H bhpho.to/2PIbM0w
- DEITY S-Mic 2 - Amazon geni.us/MYgwqbe B&H bhpho.to/2FI0s1c
- DEITY S-Mic 2S - Amazon geni.us/eU4v B&H bhpho.to/2Wp1LcV
- Azden SGM-3500 - B&H bhpho.to/2MbRjEi
- Azden SGM-3500L - B&H bhpho.to/2MagkQ1
- RODE NTG5 - B&H bhpho.to/2Nq5yno
- RODE NTG3 - Amazon geni.us/zKMxmAB B&H bhpho.to/2oZj1pi
- Sennheiser MKH 416 - B&H bhpho.to/2K3DMgy
- DPA 4017B - B&H bhpho.to/2m0N3HA
- Samson CO2 (pair) - Amazon geni.us/nYixrD4 B&H bhpho.to/2FsMJL8
- Oktava MK-012 - Amazon geni.us/GOLv0wr
- Rycote INV-6 Shockmount (for any boom, but also a good option for the Oktava) - B&H bhpho.to/2rCXswC
- Audix SCX1HC - Amazon geni.us/Q8YJ5q B&H bhpho.to/2JRrab4
- AKG Blueline & CK93 - B&H bhpho.to/2FCzScg
- Audio Technica AT4053b - Amazon geni.us/HSLvauV B&H bhpho.to/2gsorEX
- RODE NT5 - Amazon geni.us/ASIi B&H bhpho.to/2JR1V8v
- Sennheiser MKH 50 - Amazon geni.us/iYb065 B&H bhpho.to/36Phu9Y
- Sennheiser MKH 8050 - Amazon geni.us/BUjBAdM B&H bhpho.to/2zozur3
- Schoeps CMC641 - B&H bhpho.to/2gshfsv
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Copyright 2020 by Curtis Judd

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@curtisjudd 4 года назад

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 года назад

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

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

Rad! Keep making great sound!

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

A little index for your viewing pleasure.

@kathyrinejucar 4 года назад

fresh new intro! 👍🏼👀

@operarocks 4 года назад

Very much appreciate this.

@ShawnMilo 4 года назад

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 года назад

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

@ndavies8 4 года назад

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

@Podcastage 4 года назад

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 года назад

Thanks Bandrew! Honored that you watched :)

@SoundSpeeds 4 года назад

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

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

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

@CZsWorld 4 года назад

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

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

👍

@D4Darious 4 года назад

Love the layout of this vid Brutha.

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

Thanks D4!

@BasicFilmmaker 4 года назад

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

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

My pleasure!

@danielkaranja7978 4 года назад

Same here

@TomAntos 4 года назад

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

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

Thanks Tom. I’m a sound nerd. 😀

@unitysoundvideo8732 4 года назад

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 года назад

Thanks Richard.

@silversulu 4 года назад

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 года назад

Thanks SilverSulu! Appreciate the feedback!

@Kevin-lj5pq 3 года назад

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 года назад

👍

@dqstudios 4 года назад

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 года назад

Thanks Dave! Best wishes!

@KamilsView 4 года назад

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 года назад

Thanks Kamil!

@slicky2k 2 года назад

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 года назад

Congrats and happy recording!

@gav1n478 4 года назад

Thank you. Looking forward to the lav mic edition!

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

👍

@Balegarul 4 года назад

yes! I was waiting for this one!

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

Thanks Bugz!

@Static_Age 2 года назад

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

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Thanks Nick.

@jalanpipes 4 года назад

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

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

Thanks! I appreciate the feedback!

@ErynKnight 4 года назад

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

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

Hahaha! Thanks Eryn. 🤓

@michaelpoczynek 3 года назад

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

@curtisjudd 3 года назад

Thanks Michael, you too!

@thomaswindfeld728 Год назад

What an in depth video. Wow. Thanx Curtis

@curtisjudd Год назад

Thanks Thomas.

@mlentsch 4 года назад

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 года назад

Thanks for the details on the Oktava Mike!

@protoman247 4 года назад

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

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

A few updates here. Sorry for the spook. 😀

@TexpatOTG 4 года назад

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 года назад

Thanks!

@tjpenton 4 года назад

Amazing review comparison as always!

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

Thanks T.J. 👍

@strengthnet 4 года назад

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

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

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

@KarlGutowski 3 года назад

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 года назад

@@curtisjudd Eyes, lungs, pancreas...

@lazyoverworked 3 года назад

@@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 года назад

@@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.

@oscarcorral1428 4 года назад

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 года назад

Thanks Oscar - good to know!

@JOAOAUGUSTODIASABREU 4 года назад

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

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

Thanks João!

@playpauserecord 4 года назад

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

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

Thanks DerAugstein!

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

Thanks DerAugstein!

@GCGFilmsYT 3 года назад

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 года назад

Thank you.

@codyclarke Год назад

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 Год назад

👍

@KrunoslavStifter 4 года назад

Thank you very much for the info. Always useful.

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

👍

@paulheartsongs Год назад

Always professional reviews. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@curtisjudd Год назад

Thanks Paul

@PigWrangler 3 года назад

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 года назад

Thanks Wayne! Keep making great sound!

@thesurfacelevelgamer 4 года назад

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 года назад

Thanks Lluc March Crespí!

@rmanning4 2 года назад

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

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Thanks Robert.

@armwrestler0128 4 года назад

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

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

Thanks so much and happy new year to you!

@fullmetalguts 4 года назад

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

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

Thanks Andrew, will do!

@baloup571 4 года назад

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 :)

@rahoolsyam9538 4 года назад

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

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

Thanks Sage dB!

@lrkx_ 4 года назад

+1 for recommendations for ambient recording mic’s

@haugdal 4 года назад

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

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

Thanks Bjørn!

@22sound 4 года назад

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 года назад

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

@phillipmaguire4671 4 года назад

Learned so much from this video. Thank you.

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

👍

@OurLifestylePodcast 4 года назад

Great job. Thank you for making these videos.

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

Thanks! Best wishes to you on your podcast!

@martinrice6541 3 года назад

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

@curtisjudd 3 года назад

Thanks Martin.

@alantuttphotography 4 года назад

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 года назад

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

@paultryba7228 4 года назад

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

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

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

@mastixmastix 4 года назад

Again a great review. Thank you.

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

Thanks!

@adnan_velic 4 года назад

As always excellent content!

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

Thanks!

@YourStoryStudios 4 года назад

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 года назад

👍

@dannoringer 3 года назад

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

@curtisjudd 3 года назад

Thanks for the feedback, Dan.

@ericallnight 4 года назад

another great clearly explained comparison!!

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

Thanks ericsf!

@InspiRAWtion 4 года назад

THanks for all the interesting info.

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

You bet!

@KinetikSpeicher 3 года назад

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 года назад

Glad they worked out - happy recording!

@verityrollins4951 2 года назад

Hello have you tried the synco mic D2

@erwickdsouza 4 года назад

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 года назад

👍

@longwelsh 2 года назад

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 года назад

👍

@Brani1974 4 года назад

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

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

You bet!

@Nickporter17 4 года назад

Great info. Thank you Curtis!

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

Thanks Nick!

@nolashtheartist 3 года назад

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

@curtisjudd 3 года назад

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.

@investingbookhighlights5007 3 года назад

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

@curtisjudd 3 года назад

👍 Happy recording!

@arcakahn Год назад

This was awesome! Thanks!

@curtisjudd Год назад

Thanks.

@erendra143 3 года назад

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

@curtisjudd 3 года назад

Thanks.

@xray111xxx 4 года назад

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 года назад

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

@xray111xxx 4 года назад

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

@chrisfehr1513 4 года назад

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 года назад

👍 Glad to hear it is working well for you!

@jontedanielsson1279 4 года назад

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 года назад

Thanks for the feedback Jonte. Happy recording!

@drmatthewhorkey 3 года назад

Great video! Thanks for all the info.

@curtisjudd 3 года назад

Thanks!

@benjaminmajors7962 4 года назад

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 года назад

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

@jalexanderevans 3 года назад

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

@curtisjudd 3 года назад

👍 Happy recording!

@willvazquez3218 4 года назад

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 года назад

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

@davidhasbrouck7948 3 года назад

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.

@nycvideoauditions 4 года назад

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 года назад

Thanks Paul, good idea!

@creativegreatsvisuals 5 месяцев назад

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

@75ajw 4 года назад

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 года назад

👍

@ToddEPatterson-TLP 2 года назад

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 года назад

Wow - that’s a long-lasting microphone!

@ahmedthabet8200 4 года назад

this is a historical review ...thumps up Curtis

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

Thanks Ahmed!

@RallenMan 4 года назад

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 года назад

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

@KlaudiaJurewicz 4 года назад

#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 года назад

Thanks Klaudia!

@SoundIntervention 3 года назад

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 года назад

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@JimBanks1 4 года назад

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 года назад

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

@JimBanks1 4 года назад

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

@davidbelusic3094 3 месяца назад

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 месяца назад

Most opt for the hypercardioid capsule for interview videos.

@davidbelusic3094 3 месяца назад

Thanks. Just ordered it.

@DanielWayShadow Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@hakamsoufan 4 года назад

Always great work .. thank you

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

Thanks hakam!

@InstigatorFilms 4 года назад

Excellent video. Thanks for posting.

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

Thank you!

@themotobanditshow 2 года назад

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

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Thanks for the suggestion.

@razalime 4 года назад

Happy New Year, Curt!

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

Thanks and to you Emil!

@StevePuppe Год назад

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

@curtisjudd Год назад

👍🎙 Happy recording!

@scottslotterbeck3796 4 года назад

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 года назад

Thanks Scott!

@rorobobo8401 4 года назад

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

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

Congrats! That's a good one!

@rorobobo8401 4 года назад

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

@armenshah3849 4 года назад

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 года назад

👍 I hope the Beyerdynamic works well for you!

@tobiasmindernickel 4 года назад

Great video, great channel. Thank you.

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

Thanks tobiasmindernickel.

@GerardoJMendozaManuel89 3 года назад

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 года назад

Thanks Gerardo - happy recording!

@quertopiasa684 3 года назад

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 года назад

Thanks and happy recording!

@wcsdiaries 2 года назад

@@curtisjudd have you used a sennheiser 8070?

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

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

@wcsdiaries 2 года назад

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

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

@@wcsdiaries 👍🐘

@juliancroot 4 года назад

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 года назад

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

@ngovietduy 2 года назад

works and looks wonderful

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Thanks, I think.

@CristobalWSoto 3 года назад

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 года назад

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.

@G5Hohn 4 года назад

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

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

We focus on quality rather than quantity. 😉

@Bo_Hazem 2 года назад

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 года назад

Thanks Bo and best wishes to you!

@SEOTeamBerlin 3 года назад

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 года назад

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

@aliochaimhoff 4 года назад

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 года назад

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

@garystackhouse5787 4 года назад

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 года назад

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

@doubledark2 4 года назад

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

@bake.agency Год назад

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

@curtisjudd Год назад

Thanks, bake.agency.

@AfoteyAnnum 3 года назад

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 года назад

Thanks Afotey and happy recording to you!

@AdalbertoAlmeida_81 3 года назад

This is great. Thank you!

@curtisjudd 3 года назад

Thanks Adalberto!

@DynamixWarePro 4 года назад

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 года назад

Thanks for the details, Dave, really helpful!

@SoundSpeeding 4 года назад

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