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Hi - I have a long and happy track record with AT mics but not the AE5100. Was there a reason that it was an attractive choice for you? Ta like, ppm6.

Well pricing does vary the sE8 is £150 here in the UK and the CM4 £160. The sE mics always seemed to be more expensive in the US for some reason. The Lewitt 140 is still just over £100. I kind of feel that sub £200 is not expensive. But that of course is a matter of personal taste and financial attitude. I tend to think of expensive as being more than I would pay for a mic, how much is that... depends but I'm not paying 1k for a mic - just my state of finances really. What would you describe as cheap? Ta like, ppm6.

First, I should have said V13 when I said V17. I bought the V13 for the promise of neutrality and to be honest I have not loved it. Simple as that. Now I will say sometimes love takes time to build. I bought a Heil PR40 some years ago and have not liked it much at all. Till earlier this month I plugged it back in for some voice over work and found I really quite liked it! Maybe my ageing ears have worn off the kind of abrasive top end that put me off in the first place. But at the moment the V13 is languishing in the box. But I'll give it another try, however I have spent my cash on Weissklang mics and I speak as I find. Also the Weissklang product sticker on the mic is tacky and if the mic is made in Germany why did mine ship from Italy....? Who knows. If you look at my videos you'll see loads of comparisons of cheap mics with expensive ones, I don't care about the price. Ta like, ppm6.

@@ppmtv-qh9qk Okay, that's strange that yours was delivered from Italy. I myself live in Germany and I don't know why there are differences. There will be new videos again in 2025, your videos have always been very interesting and insightful.

@@ppmtv-qh9qk the founder of Weissklang has a Italian name.

@@ppmtv-qh9qk and how is your opinion on the L1 better than the v13?

Well I've dug out the V13 and I'm giving it another go. Will plug up the L1 too as soon as I can. Ta like, ppm6.

The M930 is another league. Sadly I had to let it go back after the review as I didn't have enough cash in the mic budget to buy one at the time. I have the L1 and the V17 from Weissklang. But I would swap them both for a 930.What have you heard that you enjoyed? Ta like,ppm6.

I would probably go for the sE8 - but this is price dependent. In the UK the sE is £100 more expensive. That will be a deal breaker for many people. And if you asked, 'can I make good recordings with the Lewitt?' I would say yes you can. Sorry to equivocate! Ta like, ppm6.

@@ppmtv-qh9qk So here in Germany the Se8 only costs €200 and I like the sound even better than the Km184 or to be honest I couldn't hear much of a difference in one of your videos.

is the se7 more on par with the lct 040?

@@fangsoffuego SE7 pair 201€ and lct040 166€ on thoman in Germany

@CreepypastaChroniclesDE here it's $200 (lct) to $230 (se)

Thanks for the question, sorry for the delay. I have a Zoom F6 and a Nagra LB - but often I record straight into the PC with a USB interface. MOTU 828, RME Babyface or Presonus 16R. What are your plans? Ta like, ppm6.

@@ppmtv-qh9qkI only have zoom f6 and f2. And I notice, they sounds like a little bit too harsh compared to canon camera internal recorder or tascam. This usually make an unpleasant sound in a reverberant room with my mics. I use a cheap shotgun, a rode vmp+, rodelink lav, sennheiser e935. Your video sounds so good. This is why I need to know what recorder that you used

I wonder if a different choice of microphone might help rather than the recorder. Though it is interesting that you get better results with recording direct to the canon camera. Which camera is it and which Tascam recorder? Does the e935 also sound harsh with the F6? Ta like, ppm6.

@@ppmtv-qh9qk i use canon 6d mkii. Any tascam recorder have a warmer sound signature than zoom. Zoom is brighter. E935 also sound harsh with f6. Upper midrange more pronounced. Throaty sound also dominating all over the place. Rodelink lav would sound terrible too with F2 in a reverberant room. Rode vmp+ would be much smoother with 6d mkii recorder compared to F6 or F2. Zoom F6 preamp is clean from any internal electrical noise, hiss whatsoever. But that doesn’t mean it have a cleaner sound signature compared to my 6d. Camera recorder with rodelink lav or rode vmp+ would sound clearer and much more natural.

That is interesting - I have a Tascam somewhere.... I should dig it out and try a video of that against the Zoom - find out if the difference is audible on UA-cam. Are you looking to buy a new recorder? Ta like, ppm6.

The 930 is indeed a prince among microphones. I'm looking forward to the new Gefell 400 series, very small SDCs ideal for location. Ta like, ppm6.

Well first - I'm not sure you will notice a massive difference with either. The KM184 is great, I have a couple but are they streets ahead of the 102, I'm not sure. The 103 is a great mic but a lot would depend on how much you can get for your 102. I wouldn't want to be spending 4 or 5 hundred Euros for the difference. In fact if I can suggest something crazy. Buy a Line Audio CM4 - they are cheap but they are also have a flat frequency response unlike the 102 or Gefell M930. Actually you should try and hear the Gefell if you can it is very good. If you like the presentation of the Line Audio then you stick or twist for a lot more money for a Scheops! Keep up the playing! Ta like, ppm6.

@ppmtv-qh9qk Thank you.

@ppmtv-qh9qk Just for the record, I've noticed a massive difference going from Audio Technica AT4040 and Austrian Audio OC16 to TLM102. AT4040 was the warmest sounding, OC16 had balanced, neutral sound and TLM102 was my pick, as It captured way more detail than AT4040 and OC16 and the low end also had more punch but very clean. Clearer sounding mic of the bunch overall.

The tricky bit is knowing how much difference you will experience before you drop your cash. My take would be that the Gefell M930 is the best of the bunch but it's a lot of money to spend without hearing it. Unless you can find a dealer who will let you demo the mic before buying it? Are you in Germany - that might make things easier? Ta like, ppm6.

@@ppmtv-qh9qk Greece.

I don't have a Rode Podcaster but there's plenty of videos on YT to get an idea of the sound. I'm guessing it might be the top end (high frequencies) that you don't like on the NT1. There is a lot to be said for the Shure SM7B. It is used everywhere for a reason. It is a fantastic mic and a bit darker than most condensers like the NT1. ua-cam.com/video/xEn5Th0i98E/v-deo.html It will last forever and it has frequency filters built in if you want to change the sound. The down side is cost and beware cheap SM7Bs on ebay they are almost certainly Chinese copies. That actually makes it hard to buy a real SM7B! I don't have the RE20 but I do have the cheaper RE320 which is excellent, never had a problem. sE make a good podcasting mic and the Beyerdynamic TG88 is a famous vocal mic. Have a listen to those against the SM7B here: ua-cam.com/video/IdOgp2PC5Fo/v-deo.html Ta like, ppm6.

@@ppmtv-qh9qkevet inceliyorum hocam sm7 dede aklımda birde mk4 de gözüm var bakıcam mk4 TLM yakın ses çıkartıyor

Either of of those mics would be a good choice. Ta like, ppm6.

Build quality the the Sennheiser MK4 is significantly better. But I think the NT1 is perfectly useable and will be half the price (at least) buying second hand. If you are handy with a soldering iron you can carry out the Jim Williams mods to the NT1 and tame the top end a bit by replacing two of the internal capacitors. For the long game by the MK4. My favourite here might be the KSK 27 but I bought a Beta 27 second hand and it has died.... Ta like, ppm6.

Your wish is my command. ua-cam.com/video/sc2dmO0d6JM/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/sTubBujPMdg/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/Vh9UQyXd3xk/v-deo.html Ta like, ppm6.

That is very interesting! especially as the KM185 is half the price, give or take. Do you find the 185 more prone to bumps and pops? Ta like, ppm6.

@ppmtv-qh9qk I will say that the trained ear will discern that the Schoeps has more transient detail. If the KM185 is more prone to that, it isn't anything egregious conpared to the CMC641

That's interesting and comforting in a way - that you pay more and get more. I think it is a discerning ear as the 185 has a bump at 10kHz which might give the impression of more details. Ta like, ppm6.

Thanks Tony for a mini-review - I don't disagree with any of that! Ta like, ppm6.

Hi, Gefell advise that the proximity effect (or bass tip up as it is sometimes called) begins when the source is one meter from the microphone or nearer. The amount of bass boost increases as the distance between the source and the microphone gets smaller. Ta like, ppm6.

@@ppmtv-qh9qk Perfect, now I understand. It's just that I just have an m930 and it's really wonderful. I'm VoiceOver and so far I'm fascinated with this microphone. I follow your videos, keep it up, a hug from Uruguay

Hi Maldonad, You have made a great choice of microphone. The m930 is a very, very good mic and well priced compared with some of the competition and it's small size means it gets into lots of tight spaces. I'm hoping to try the new Gefell 400 series mics - the are very small format sdc mics to compete with Scheops I think. Ta like, ppm6.

Thanks Juan - it would be a shame if that were the whole story. But the two musician's headphone outputs carry the stereo mix (in stereo) plus either Aux3 or Aux4 depending on the output. Ta like, ppm6.

Hi MMB - did you get the KSM 27 or the SM27? I love the 27 and think it is a real bargain. However I am sad because I bought a second hand Beta 27, the hypercardioid version and it has gone noisy. Life's rich tapestry I suppose. Do let me know how you get on with yours. Ta like, ppm6.

​@@ppmtv-qh9qkoh no! Sad to hear that your Beta 27 has gone noisy! My blu yeti has stopped producing audio for me entirely in my DAW so I purchased the KSM 27 for replacement. I'll let you know how it fares, I'll even upload a video on my channel! Thank you sir.

Looking forward to the video - there's a theory that late model KSM27s have the same low noise circuitry as the newer SM27s. Not that the stock KSM27 has a noise problem... but I've never managed to find any detail on which serial numbers to look out for. Anyway I'm sure the 27 will serve you well. Ta like, ppm6.

Thanks Zach - version 5.0 of the firmware for the F8 has brought them a bit closer:- zoomcorp.com/media/documents/F8n_vs_F8_ComparisonChart_2.pdf Proper line level output is the standout for me. Mind you F8s are cheap now... The F6 and 32 bit has made the F8 not so desirable second hand. Ta like, ppm6.

Very kind of you Ben. Thanks for dropping by. Ta like, ppm6.

Hi Hendrik, without seeing the lay out I can only give general advice. The CM4 is excellent though maybe not as robust as an sE8. Both are cardioids. Are you planning stereo streaming - you can experiment with coincident and maybe ORTF mic placement. Spaced omnis are another option - there is an omni capsule for the sE8 which I don't have and Line Audio make an omni version of the cm4 - which might be the CM2. Depending on your approach omnis may be less useful for other things, certainly any time you want directionality. Let me know how you get on. Ta like, ppm6.

Hi Mustafa - there's nothing like real world experience and you've done some ground work to back up your choice. I would also consider the Line Audio CM4 and maybe a second hand KSM27 to add to your recommendation of the sE8 - which here in the UK is very well priced bargain! Ta like, ppm6.

Hi Aretm, in BBC talks studios in the olden days we did 1 + 1 with a ribbon mic and moved it back and forwards to suit the strength of the two voices... But now I think best to get two mics maybe the Lewitt 040 which are very affordable to start with. Might be easier to get than the CM4. Here it is with the Neumann 184 ua-cam.com/video/sTubBujPMdg/v-deo.html Ta like, ppm6.

@@ppmtv-qh9qk Thank you for the response! I was aiming at true condensers, but maybe I should reevaluate my decisions. Also, the Lewitts 040 were not even under my radar, I should take a better look.

I haven't checked but my guess is the Lewitt's are electret while the sE8 is a true condenser. Ta like, ppm6.

@@ppmtv-qh9qk Yes, these are electret. Another alternative to the Lewitts is sE7. These are little brothers of sE8 and also electrets at a comparable price.

I've had a few questions about the sE7s... I'll try and get some. I have not experience with them to date however. Ta like, ppm6.

I think that is a very fair comment. The Neumann's are three times the price and to some extent you get what you pay for. Having said that there's no reason not to get excellent results with the sE8 and of course you can buy three of them for the price of one 184. But then I'm not giving up my 184s either. Thanks for the real world experience. Ta like, ppm6.

Hi, I have only used the 16R with Studio One as a multitrack recorder without plugins etc. Have you reached out to Presonus support or tried the forum for help? Ta like, ppm6.

Hi Pascal - I have heard lots of good things about the sE7 but I haven't yet got my hands on one. The sE7 is an electret and the sE8 a true condenser... That used to be a good deal but not so much nowadays. Ta like, ppm6.

Sorry for the delay Anthony - I feel that should work - my FLOW8 is out on loan at the moment so I can't check. Can you confirm that you have USB recording working and USB play back working independently and then what happens when you try to to do both at the same time? Ta like, ppm6.

The old Rode NT1 is now very cheap so good news there! Ta like, ppm6.

Standard Cat6 will be fine. Have fun. Ta like, ppm6.

@@ppmtv-qh9qk ok thank you

Andertons suppled a new one by return post! Very good service. Ta like, ppm6.

@@ppmtv-qh9qk and did it have the same issue?

No it was fine. Someone in the comments pointed to the problem being in the power supply rather than the FLOW itself. Ta like, ppm6

@@ppmtv-qh9qk so some power supplies put out too much noise?

Well I think the original suppled psu was noisy and the replacement was fine - do you have a noise problem with your FLOW? Ta like, ppm6.

Hi Eduardo - I haven't got my FLOW plugged up at the moment... but if you plug the monitor output back into a line input channel then in recording mode you will be able to record this at the computer. Let me know if that works for you. Ta like, ppm6.

@@ppmtv-qh9qk Hi Sr, thanks for your reply. About your proposal, although it uses two inputs 5/6 (for stereo), I can confirm so far it is working fine. I can take that 5/6 combination from my computer as single input and record or stream the stereo monitor through them. Best regards, thank you.

@@ppmtv-qh9qk I have to say this setup was really important for me, as (among other things) it allows me to have different volumes in the mic from I a hear (main) from what I stream (monitors) in video conferences.

Sorry for the delay - been away - glad the plugging worked for you - the FLOW is a very flexible device! Ta like, ppm6.

Good spot - I'll try and get a hold of one. Ta like, ppm6.

@@ppmtv-qh9qk I miss your videos)

Very good question. Can I point you to the audiosciencereview website for technical reviews and tests. I had a quick look for the iD44 but couldn't find it but they have other Audient interfaces and lots of RME. I'm going to say that their DAC performance will be close enough not to be audibly different. But you may have better ears than me! Generally RME are considered to have the best drivers in the business but the Audient is handily cheaper... it is a tough call. I say you will be happy with either. Ta like, ppm6.

True dat - and of course many can be killed by phantom power. There is an exception to every rule though - the Coles 4104 lip mic. coleselectroacoustics.com/4104-commentators-microphone/ Used on outdoor sporting events across the world and plenty tough. I have one some where, must do a video some time. But generally keep them indoors and treat them with kid gloves. Ta like, ppm6.

Hi Steve - I have to say I haven't tried the MOTU switch so I don't have any real world experience. I do remember having to upgrade the firmware in my 112D which helped with AVB connectivity to my 16R. Your system looks great on paper, shame about dropouts. Does MOTU support offer any advice? Ta like, ppm6.

Sorry Oliver been busy. I assume you've got the main pair on the XLR outputs and the check monitors on line outputs? Inside the MOTU web app you select the mixer (rather than the router) and this allows you to assign and select main outputs and monitor outputs from your computers browser. I'm running out of desk/rack room so I don't have my 112D plugged up, the software is the same across the interfaces, but if you have further questions fire away and I'll replug and get back to you. Ta like, ppm6.

Hi - Well not an easy task because the Line Audio CM4 is not as widely distributed as some. 1 Line Audio CM4 2 sE8 - but it is just over your $200 mark 3 Lewitt 140 Try these videos, hope they help. ua-cam.com/video/sc2dmO0d6JM/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/ySKS63WyUTg/v-deo.html ta like, ppm6.

Thanks for taking the time to lay down some important detail. I think of your three points personally I'm not so bothered abut offline - as I have access to the 16R all the time. Though I can see not everyone will be in that position. Good point about PEQ but for me the tap point is likely the biggest stumbling block. Good spots all. Ta like, ppm6.

@@ppmtv-qh9qk You're welcome. Of course in some other contexts (like yours), all the problems i've pointed out have little significance :)

And that's why the more real world user info we have - the better things are. One interesting observation is that development in this segment of the market has slowed. A lot of the kit remains unrefreshed. Where is the rack mount A&H product based on SQ? And shouldn't the Wing rack have dropped by now? Which reminds me if the 16R had midi then adding a hardware fader solution would be easier. Anyway thanks for dropping by. Ta like, ppm6.

Hi - my latest on the Korg is that there is much to love - very flexible, mute groups, tidy preamps, plenty of outputs (though no direct outputs). However Aux 2 has developed some distortion and I haven't nailed down the cause yet, but of course it is out of warranty. And the big switch on/off thump annoys me. Ta like, ppm6.

Thanks - I love the Gefell mics sdc and ldc! I'm looking forward to trying the new Gefell 400 series which are sized to be competitive with the Schoeps mics especially for location work. These 300 series mics are very, very good! Ta like, ppm6.

Thanks for some thoughtful input. I have very much enjoyed schoeps mics when I have had them on loan, I just haven't got enough cash in the mic budget to spring for them. Ta like, ppm6.

The Sennheiser MKH-XX mics are top, top notch. Sad in a way that the 40 is no longer with us. I don't doubt the 50's quality at all. And you may well be right (I don't have a 50 here, but I loved the 60 I had on loan) but the 2017 is half the price...ish. I'm looking forward to the new Gefell 400 series - small Gefells. Ta like, ppm6.

That's very kind of you. Thanks for dropping by. Ta like, ppm6.

Thanks, no word from Dean's lawyers as yet! Ta like, ppm6.

Thanks for a good question. I'm going to say yes. Remember you have 20dB of digital gain in the channel and in a noisy karaoke environment people don't mumble, at least not in my experience. I think you'll be fine. Do let me know what happens when you go live with it. Ta like, ppm6.

@@ppmtv-qh9qk i hear that the BLX288 or all wireless mic have some level of pre amp to it. Maybe i can stay within 40db on the flow 8. best luck to myself!

Well I haven't tried this on the FLOW8 but I used this gain hack on the iD44 with the SM7B... ua-cam.com/video/w8dhhSV4V14/v-deo.html Ta like, ppm6.

@@ppmtv-qh9qk that's great but it cost another 200-300 dollars. I was thinking about having both mics on XLR1 and 2 with gain at 40db and fader at unity. Then use 1/4 cable from monitor 1&2 and into 5 & 7 then adjust the gain from there as needed. sending 1&2 to monitor and only sending 5&7 to main output. at the cost of 2 1/4 cables.

That indeed is the idea of the gain hack - route the signal back in. But you might not need it if your singers give you plenty of oomph! Let me know how this interesting project goes? Ta like, ppm6.

Hi - I have quite a few cheap gun mic videos and number 3 features the CK98. ua-cam.com/video/yXYuY4MMcVo/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/CzifhArohaM/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/ql4_XVFWcBU/v-deo.html The 416 has several advantages. Size - it's shorter Noise - it's quieter Moisture - the 416 works on the RF principle and better resists moisture Sound - it sounds better to me but the difference isn't enough to get you sacked off the job Reputation - it's massive Having said all that a 416 is going to cost a fair bit more. And if you have an SE300 amplifier, well that's a flexible advantage. However I regularly see cheap options from A-T and AKG in gun mics and they have most of the advantages of the 416 but at half the price. Happy searching. Ta like, ppm6.

Sorry for the slow reply Jonathan. The answer is I don't know! What have you got in the cupboard at the moment? My experience with the 451 (CK1 capsule) is limited to the classic made in Austria mics from my BBC days. Very flat, very flexible - a lot of options - very reliable - terrible threads on the capsules, easy to cross thread. Truth is they were dogs body mics, we used them on everything and they got the job done. What the new ones are like I don't know but a second hand one is very likely to be very well used and I would be cautious. We didn't have any C28s, though we did have a couple of C12s that no one used. From what I see C28s are very expensive - can you still get the tubes? Again I would be cautious. Sorry I can't be of more help. Ta like, ppm6.