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I would love to listen to an AGK414 XLII added to this mics comparison

@@neblinamorado When I started, I considered the AKG C414 XLII for a bit-it's a great-sounding mic and versatile (especially considering the different polar patterns). However, I ultimately decided against it because, in all my time going into studios to audition and record, I'd never seen an engineer use it. When auditioning for projects, you often have to state your home setup mic and preamp, and MANY TIMES, the spec says "U87, TLM103, or MKH416 preferred". I did audition the C414 XLII at B&H in their mic room, and it sounds great. If I were recording independently without working with engineers, it would definitely have stayed in the mix.

Yep, that's kind of the point. I did NOT record in a studio setting (on purpose), to recreate what actors are doing at home. Lots of background noise to deal with. And there's been no de-noising plugin run either… so it illustrates how much background noise you hear if using something other than a lav (or very close shotgun). Personally, my self-tapes I record in a studio environment with a lav, so background noise is below -50dB. But not everyone has that luxury ;)

@@nickcoleman5475 Thank you for this and the amazing video! You answered all of that if I was only patient enough to watch the entire thing before commenting lol. My 8yo has her first audition for a short film and they want us to submit a video. I want it to be good quality in video and audio but also fear of “over producing” (as if I could). A while new world for us to learn hah.

@@randallbarrett3382 Ha! No worries… It's SO EASY to get caught up in the question, "Is my video/audio quality good enough?" There's a "minimum level" of quality, and everything else is really and truly about the performance. The audio quality matters a bit more than the video - if the voice is loud enough to be heard easily, with minimum background noise, you're good to go. And for the video, if the background is relatively distraction-free and your face is lit well enough to be easily seen, you're also good to do. That's about it. Good luck!

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Yeah, the TLM103 has a more pronounced proximity effect than the 2035. It also does have a ton of top-end… probably more than the 2035, but you don't notice it as much since the proximity boosts the low. Pretty easy to drop a slight cut on those low frequencies if needed, but it is harder/messier to boost them. All three mics are excellent and take EQ well to get where you want to go.

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Hi Milan! I do apply a bit of noise reduction to my self-tapes... there are a LOT of ways to do this, but really the main thing is getting the mic as close to your mouth as possible. It doesn't have to be perfect... just as good as possible!

I'm so glad it helped!

Good question! Camera doesn't actually matter so much… it's more the light, and the lens. If you have great light, a cheaper camera is fine (since the sensor doesn't need to work very hard). You'll always looks better on a telephoto/zoom lens than a wide lens. Pinching to zoom is NOT the same as an actual zoom. So the best option is a zoom lens, or using the telephoto lens (if available). I'll put together a camera comparison!

Glad it helps! I think it's safe to say many people are using many different speaker/headphone setups to listen… so judgements in comparison vary, due the the limitations (or strengths) or certain combinations. Sounds one way on AirPods, another on MDR-7506's!

Glad you found it helpful! Yes, there's definitely an improvement with some audio sweetening. I use Adobe Premiere for all my edits, and I have a template project for self-tape auditions… all I have to do is drop the footage into the timeline, and all the little sweetening steps are already there. Maybe I should put together a video about it?

@@nickcoleman5475 Ahh like a preset in LR! PLEASE DO! I mean, if you care to reveal your secrets that would be awesome, I have Premier Pro but i'd basic when it comes to sound engineering. You;ve got my sub! :D

@@danielphung8724 Yes, exactly! Well… sort of. Premiere has some limitations, so you have to do some workarounds. I'll put one together!

Glad it helped! It seems SO EXPENSIVE to invest in a 103 or 416 - but there are a few things that make it feel better. A) There really is a significant difference in clarity in a good microphone, and you can hear it in well-treated spaces, B) Handled well, they literally last a lifetime (so it's a great long-term investment), C) Every professional studio I've ever recorded in has put me on either a TLM103, a U87 (which has the same capsule), or a 416… so no one will ever complain about your mic. BUT… it really makes a difference to have a treated space. Great mics have the clarity to really pick up all the tiny sounds in a space. So if you're struggling at all with good sound out of the 103, the space treatment is the thing to check.

It's got a great set of pre-amps, despite being a portable unit. Works great!

@@nickcoleman5475 i have zoom h6 and rode nt1 mic but i am super surprised when i listen to a mic as neuman works great on zoom h6 very good job thank you

Thanks! Happy to help. Anything in particular I should cover?

@@nickcoleman5475 For actors- lighting setup for self taping, basic edits/software for self tapes, DSLR vs iphone. Because you are a photographer AND an actor, you have a lot of insight that we want!

Ha! Thanks! In addition to headshots, I have a not-so-secret career as a voice-over actor, and TV/Film actor. And I'm deep into the equipment and technical ;)

So glad it helped!

Depends on the camera! If your camera has a mic port, it's baked right into the file. If it DOESNT have one, you'd be recording into an external recorder. Such a pain in the butt that I do NOT recommend that route. There is a version now with adapters for smartphone and that seems to work for folks without a dedicated video camera with mic port.

Depends on the camera! If your camera has a mic port, it's baked right into the file. If it DOESNT have one, you'd be recording into an external recorder. Such a pain in the butt that I do NOT recommend that route. There is a version now with adapters for smartphone and that seems to work for folks without a dedicated video camera with mic port.

@@nickcoleman5475 Hi Nick! Thank you for responding. So that means that when I would be recording, a cable would hang from me(the lav) to the camera, right? If I'm recording with my iPhone, I can put an adapter and that would be it, correct? And if I was to record with a camera, I would plug it into its mic port?

@@carolinariesgo9122 Exactly! It sounds cumbersome, but it's not bad. You get used to the cable. Not ideal for involved shoots, but for auditions it's truly not a big deal.

If I do record audio so it's baked right into the video file, can I still add vocal processing? How?

Agree completely. The Sennheiser has more clarity, better presence, and more depth. For a beginner, the Audio Technica is just fine... but for real nuance, the Sennheiser capsule is better. Now don't even get me started on something like a Countryman EMW with the Shelf presence boost. Silky.

It all comes down to what you want to hear. They are both great mics, with great sounds, and different characteristics. Understanding those characteristics lets you decide where and how you use them - the 416 is probably the most commonly used mic in commercial voiceover (for a variety of reasons). The 103 is also a very commonly used mic, but not quite as much as the 416 (although it is definitely used more in vocals for music). The truth about mics? Different people prefer different things, and there's no "right" way to do it. Quality mics are just options. Thanks for checking out the video!

Glad you enjoyed! Shotgun mics are great, but only when used properly. All mics have their function, and most will shine when used properly. For the absolute best advice on mic technique for on-camera, check out ua-cam.com/users/soundspeeds.

Right? For most uses, it's definitely a good mic!

Thanks Bill!

Hi Armador - the Mic names are revealed at the end of the video: 5:36

@@nickcoleman5475 thank you man

Why I always watch a video before I comment. LOL

@@nickcoleman5475 you should have said finish the video

@@powersliding Next time, I will!

Glad it helped! The "fuzz" you hear can be a few things. It can be electrical interference when dealing with a cheaper mic, or it can actually just be the microphone picking up all of the extra sounds that happen in the world. Mics pick up EVERY sound that exists. So if you have a fan on, or a rumbling air conditioner, or anything else, the mic will pick it up. The only way to combat that sound is to either eliminate it (turn off/unplug things) or to get the mic closer to your mouth, so the other sounds are quieter relative to the volume of your voice. The more sensitive the mic, the more you'll hear all of the background noise. Hope that helps!

@@nickcoleman5475 Ahh ! Thank you ! You've helped immensely !

@@danielamunafo Glad it helped!

Thanks for asking! The ATR3350x and the ATR3350xiS are the same microphones... the xiS also includes an adapter for use with smartphones and tablets. The ATR3350x has a TRS connector (they call this dual-mono) and works with DSLRs. The ATR3350xiS is the ATR3350x with an adaptor that converts the TRS connector into a TRRS connector. Long story short, get the ATR3350xiS and it should work great with an Android phone.

Glad you asked! This is a common concern. The lav mic DOES reduce the perceived volume level of the reader... but it's actually a good thing. Remember, casting, producers, the director... anyone watching your tape is familiar with the scene. Usually VERY familiar with it. And having the reader at a lower volume takes the focus off of the reader, and puts it where it should be: on you! Not being able to hear the reader at all makes watching a tape difficult, but reduced volume in proportion to the person auditioning is GREAT. As long as your reader isn't more than 6 or so feet away, you should be fine.

Very true. However, this is the standard placement for voiceover use, so it's an accurate comparison.

For a self-tape recording for musical theatre (or something equivalent)? Probably not. A lav would still work great. BUT you would probably need to set the input level a lot lower, as singing is much louder than speaking. For recording an album, nothing beats a large diaphragm condenser mic. But for acting performances on camera, you want a lav (even when singing).

Just goes to show, it's more about technique than anything else (above a certain price point).

Yes - it requires a small battery, easily purchased at drugstores. I ordered a package of them so I always have them onhand. They last quite a while!

Glad it helped!

Surprising, right? With good acoustics and chain, these mics can do a LOT.

Crazy, right? Definitely makes your reconsider how to spend that self-tape budget!

@@nickcoleman5475 after watching this i bought 2 smart lav + for like 120 total.. and it has upped my self tape game

@@madlib72 That's great! Glad it helped...

Thanks! Yes, the AT2035 sounds REALLY good in a treated space. The frequency response is very similar to the 103, but the 103 has a presence boost around 5k that the 2035 does not have… can be a good thing for darker voices (like mine) but maybe NOT so good for brighter or more sibilant voices.

Glad it helped! Yes, with EQ adjustments, the AT2035 can sound remarkably similar to either. Maybe I should do a video on that?

@@nickcoleman5475 sure... but please do with some close range comparison, which inclusive of some basy kind of voiceover.