Crocs story: I used to be a tiny bit negative about Crocs. Probably just like many other people. Then I saw a pair on sale and I bought them ONLY because they were my favorite color, bright yellow, lol! They are now my favorite shoes and because of their simplicity, I think they are a perfect design. I wear thick socks with them, they’re very comfy.
Hahahaha. You know it! I hated them too! I really did. Then I borrowed a pair one day at a beach and I thought these things are super comfy. Then I went out and bought a pair! Socks and Crocks are where it’s at! ✊🏻🤓
I have a set of clippy mics that I use in my drop rig and they are great. I purchased a tiny Pelican style case, put in a Zoom F3 and run it with a USB power pack. In the field the mics are strapped on either side of a small tree using the shock mounts. The case attached to the base of the tree with a bike lock. I just let it record overnight and come back for it the next day. Now, I need the pluggy version. :-) Cheers, Greg
@@TheRecordist Yap, going to order them this payday. Mac & cheese it is! BTW I love the puppet. I was planning an astrophotography channel using a puppet named "Al" as the host. I haven't done anything with it though. Maybe soon. You can see the test video here: Astro Shooter UCHO2in9_pgDsP43kbaAo28A Cheers!
Just ordered a balanced pair of these bad boys.....and I'm in the UK so i like that they are local, excited to get out with them - great reviews keep up the fab stuff.... assisting us all in preserving that fast-moving time!
@TheRecordist Same here lol! I've mostly interested myself in photography and videography up until recently, but when my old mic broke down, figuring out a replacement for it led me down a weeks-long rabbit hole that led to me discovering field recording, which eventually led to me stumbling upon your channel, and I just want to say that your coverage of audio gear is by far the best I've found on UA-cam. The perfect blend of information and entertainment.
Based on those specs sound like LOM is using PUI 5024 capsule, I´v built several LAV mics with them and they are very good capsules, cheap and easy to get unlike primos
Excellent video! I have the zoom F3 and use it for bird’s vocalizations recording. I only have one doubt about the Pluggys,do they need an external phantom power,or you just plug them directly to the zoom ‘s XLR socket and are ready to work?
I prefer the Pluggys because the low end is rounder and they’re warmer. But if you like a lot of high end detail, then go for the basic Uchos. They record even way past 40kHz
Hahaha. Well said! Funny story about my Crocs. I got them because when you wear socks with Crocs, they’re just about the quietest footwear for recording in most places. I think it’s the opposite on gravel. Haha.
@@TheRecordistI've done a bit of bird field recording. It seems to be always some form of leaves, bushes or stones causing noises on trails in Australia. I've made stopping suddenly an art form when I hear a cool bird call. And hope it repeats it for a cool take
Hey there. The best wind protection I’ve found so far is the Rycote Baby Ball Gag balls. They’re like little blimps for the Pluggys. They’re expensive but work the best out of all of them. Hope this helps!
This is great info; thanks! I notice that you're using Sound Devices gear. No shortage of gain there. I have a Tascam DR70D and I'm worried that there would not be enough (clean) gain to get good recordings. What do you think?
It seems to me that the 3.5mm Clippys are more flexible as you can use them with XLR (via VXLR+ adapters) or 3.5mm sources, whereas pluggys are XLR only. As far as I know there is nothing to convert 3.5mm with plug in power to XLR with phantom power, only the other way round?
You’d be correct. Though, 3.5mm terminated mics are more prone to noise and interference. If you want the most flexibility, the 3.5mm terminated Clippys are probably the best choice. You could always get the 3.5 female to XLR male adapters, but not the other way around, as you said.
Has anyone done a comparison between the Clippy and pluggy. I cant decide what to go for! originally i wanted some Lom Usipro but i really like the Pluggys sound here? What are the differences people notice other than size. Thanks!
They sound very similar with the Pluggys being a little richer, in my opinion. More body. They fit in standard shotgun shockmounts where the Clippys need special mounts. That’s about it. I really should do a comparison video. I don’t think there’s one out there. Cheers!
@@TheRecordistI’d really be interested in hearing the difference between the Pluggys and the Clippys. I’m debating on which set to get for my first pair for Field work.
@@Ktmoney123 hey there. I would say they sound almost identical. The Pluggys seem to have a further reaching low-end though. It all comes down to the shape of the mic and how you want to mount them.
Brother. Great work as usual!! However your video color changed. You lost depth of color? I am not sure but something changed. The audio is still excellent. Please look at yiur video color. It looks a bit cheaper now. Honest feedback only. Thanks.
Hello TPS, thank you for the review! First of all, I think this channel's gonna be booming in 2024! So while you still have time to answer all questions, I'm gonna ask some :D From what I understand, Zoom F3 right now is an optimal solution for that price, however it doesn't have built-in microphones. Do you think these Pluggys will do the job? They will sit in a pretty close A-B config, so that's suboptimal I guess. Maybe any adapters to make X-Y configuration? Or just forget about this idea whatsoever? Thanks in advance
Hey there. Thanks so much! I hope it booms! As to your question, the two XLR ports on the F3 are way too close to each other to create enough separation between the left and the right channels. Instead, I would just purchase a couple of cheap XLR microphone cables at your desired length and then mount the Pluggys at a greater distance (30cm or so). You can also pick up any cheap stereo bar (a bar with two mic holders) to do the separation. X/Y is not an effective configuration for omni mics. Only cardioids. But the Pluggys will do nicely! Hope this helps!
I'm about to get into field recording, mainly to capture sample fodder for my music production projects. Had my heart set on the Sony PCM-D100 until I heard the Clippys. Now I'm leaning more toward a Zoom F6 and Clippys. Are there types of sounds PCM-D100's built in mics would be more suited for than the Clippys? (or even an expensive Schoeps CCM 4 for that matter?) The Clippy sounds just as natural and balanced from what I've heard of your recordings, even compared with field recordings I've heard from pros using 10k worth of equipment. Obviously there's much I still need to learn about recording before shelling out a ton of cash, but at least I won't be losing much on these budget friendly mics.
Hey there. Well, the Sony PCM-D100 is an amazing recorder for a compact one. In fact, it’s the best compact recorder ever made. However, an F6 with a pair of Clippys or Pluggy mics would sound even better for ambience. You have more control with separation. The only issue with a setup like the Pluggys and the F6 is that it’s a bit less portable. The D100 is super easy to carry around. That’s the trade off. Also, it’s harder to get a D100 these days. They don’t make them anymore. This is for ambience recording. For more directional recording, SDC mics are the best. It really depends on what you’re going for.
Thank you for this very informative review. Is there also a difference in the sound of the pluggys and the clippys? Are the pluggys slightly better sounding with more low end?
I think the Pluggys have slightly more bottom end. But only slightly. But I haven’t yet done a direct comparison. Could just be my perception. And you’re very welcome!
Absolutely! You just need to order them from the UK website and they’ll be shipped to you. Whenever I’ve ordered from FEL, the speed of shipping blows my mind. I’m in Canada, so not sure how fast they’ll come for you, but just letting you know my experience. You can buy one or a matched pair here: micbooster.com/clippy-and-pluggy-microphones/221-1103-pluggy-xlr-em172-microphone.html#/35-single_2_4_matched_capsules-2_matched/115-microphone_holder-without_microphone_holder Cheers!
I wouldn't be against you producing a mini movie of just you scrambling around on gravel; back and forth, back and forth. I was mesmerized. I think it would eclipse Andy Warhol's movie "Empire," which was just a shot of the Empire State building for eight hours and 5 minutes. You could call your movie "Gravel." And yours would have the audio of gravel crunching. You're welcome.
Hahahaha. Oh I know it! I’ve been out your way a couple of times and loved every second of it! I’d move there if I could convince the rest of my family!
Why do you do this to me, I have _just_ received my Bai Fei Li v10. The box still sits on my desk unopened and now I'm looking at the Pluggys. Pluggies. Pluggi. Ugh!
Was just going to say the cars sounded a lot better to me on the Pluggys. Wider soundstage, the deep-end caressing my ear appendages. Gravel sounded nice and gravely. I'd pick them over the basicUchos.
Damn Brexit! In the EU, we now have to pay import VAT (around 20% in most countries) on all FEL products. I'm glad I've bought my Clippys before Brexit. It's interesting to hear that they sound so different. Knowing that they use the same capsules one is led to wonder what causes this. Do they select the capsules for a particular frequency response? Is it the electronics, i.e. different values of the resistors and/or the coupling capacitors? Presumably, they'll never tell us. Well, do keep up the good work... in England, in Slovakia and at the North Pole. :-)
I should give you a thumbsdown for the Bruins logo, but anyone who drops a hockey reference get's a thumbs up! 🏒Good video. I'm going to have to get some pluggys. Subbed.
Hahaha. I’m not a Bruins fan. I just use different sports logos (usually hockey) to illustrate the currency. In this case it was US. Thanks for the sub! Cheers!
I heartily disagree. They are two completely different microphones. Depending on what you’re trying to accomplish, the binaural mics will bring the listener right in the space. Good binaural mics are incredible.
I'm so glad you uploaded this video when you did. I had no idea this company exists and as a bonus, I live in the UK and won't get stung on postage
That’s fantastic! I think you’re going to love them! Let them know I sent you! Cheers!
Crocs story: I used to be a tiny bit negative about Crocs. Probably just like many other people. Then I saw a pair on sale and I bought them ONLY because they were my favorite color, bright yellow, lol! They are now my favorite shoes and because of their simplicity, I think they are a perfect design. I wear thick socks with them, they’re very comfy.
Hahahaha. You know it! I hated them too! I really did. Then I borrowed a pair one day at a beach and I thought these things are super comfy. Then I went out and bought a pair!
Socks and Crocks are where it’s at! ✊🏻🤓
I love Your style of humor and the way You put your message together. It is educative and entertaining at the same time. Thank You!
Hey thanks so much! Cheers!
I have a set of clippy mics that I use in my drop rig and they are great. I purchased a tiny Pelican style case, put in a Zoom F3 and run it with a USB power pack. In the field the mics are strapped on either side of a small tree using the shock mounts. The case attached to the base of the tree with a bike lock. I just let it record overnight and come back for it the next day. Now, I need the pluggy version. :-)
Cheers,
Greg
That’s a smart (but expensive) drop rig! Haha. That’s awesome!
Yes. Check out the Pluggys. They’re really great and feel much more robust.
Cheers!
@@TheRecordist Yap, going to order them this payday. Mac & cheese it is! BTW I love the puppet. I was planning an astrophotography channel using a puppet named "Al" as the host. I haven't done anything with it though. Maybe soon. You can see the test video here: Astro Shooter UCHO2in9_pgDsP43kbaAo28A Cheers!
I just bought a pair of Pluggys thanks to this review!
Oh that’s fabulous! I think you’re really going to love them! Cheers!
I did too.
Just ordered a balanced pair of these bad boys.....and I'm in the UK so i like that they are local, excited to get out with them - great reviews keep up the fab stuff.... assisting us all in preserving that fast-moving time!
Woo hoo! I think you’re going to love them! Let me know what you think! Cheers!
Really great! And I absolutely love my Pluggys - I’m convinced I’ve bought the best ones for my Field Recordings. Thanks a lot 🎧
That’s great to hear! Cheers!
that was the best measuring tape story of all time 😹😹😹😹😹 …also very interesting comparison with the basic uchos! Thanks TPS 😎
Hahaha. Thanks dude! I appreciate it! Cheers!
Honestly, I was hoping for Artemis Prime. Good stuff, as always. It's a review with personality and panache.
Hahaha. Good idea! And thanks so much!
Thanks! Just ordered the pluggys
Woo hoo! You’ll love them!
I have the mics from Sonorous Objects , SO.4 they are woow@@TheRecordist have you heard from this NY-company?
@@ericaerts2158 I haven’t heard of them. This is fascinating. Are they great?
Yes, you should test them
@@ericaerts2158 will do!
This is a really excellent video, one that certainly deserves more views!
Hey thanks so much! I’m just a lowly organic channel over here. I grow slowly but surely! Thanks again!
@TheRecordist Same here lol! I've mostly interested myself in photography and videography up until recently, but when my old mic broke down, figuring out a replacement for it led me down a weeks-long rabbit hole that led to me discovering field recording, which eventually led to me stumbling upon your channel, and I just want to say that your coverage of audio gear is by far the best I've found on UA-cam. The perfect blend of information and entertainment.
@@Illuminationsfromtheattic I really appreciate that! Well you got one more subscriber! Cheers and good luck!
@@TheRecordist Thanks! I've subscribed to you as well.
Oh god the puppet 😂🎉
He rarely makes an appearance, but every once in a while. Hahaha.
Based on those specs sound like LOM is using PUI 5024 capsule, I´v built several LAV mics with them and they are very good capsules, cheap and easy to get unlike primos
Yes. I think you might be right!
Excellent video!
I have the zoom F3 and use it for bird’s vocalizations recording.
I only have one doubt about the Pluggys,do they need an external phantom power,or you just plug them directly to the zoom ‘s XLR socket and are ready to work?
Hey there. Thanks! They do require phantom power to work. Luckily the Zoom F3 has that built in!
Thank you very much!
I’ll buy at least one to have a compact and with quality field record set up!!
The Pluggy Omni Mics or the LOM basicUcho? Which ones are better?
I prefer the Pluggys because the low end is rounder and they’re warmer. But if you like a lot of high end detail, then go for the basic Uchos. They record even way past 40kHz
Walking around a gravel carpark in crocs takes true commitment :D I'd be too worried about stones
Hahaha. Well said! Funny story about my Crocs. I got them because when you wear socks with Crocs, they’re just about the quietest footwear for recording in most places.
I think it’s the opposite on gravel. Haha.
@@TheRecordistI've done a bit of bird field recording. It seems to be always some form of leaves, bushes or stones causing noises on trails in Australia.
I've made stopping suddenly an art form when I hear a cool bird call. And hope it repeats it for a cool take
@@danfos9053 I know exactly what you mean, Dan!
Greetings! What wind protection do you recommend for the Pluggys?
Hey there. The best wind protection I’ve found so far is the Rycote Baby Ball Gag balls. They’re like little blimps for the Pluggys. They’re expensive but work the best out of all of them. Hope this helps!
@@TheRecordist Thanks Dude!
This is great info; thanks! I notice that you're using Sound Devices gear. No shortage of gain there. I have a Tascam DR70D and I'm worried that there would not be enough (clean) gain to get good recordings. What do you think?
Oh yes. I think there would be enough clean gain on the DR70D. They’re very sensitive mics.
@@TheRecordist Thanks for getting back. This is a great channel; congratulations!
@@edwardnixon1782 thanks very much!
It seems to me that the 3.5mm Clippys are more flexible as you can use them with XLR (via VXLR+ adapters) or 3.5mm sources, whereas pluggys are XLR only. As far as I know there is nothing to convert 3.5mm with plug in power to XLR with phantom power, only the other way round?
You’d be correct. Though, 3.5mm terminated mics are more prone to noise and interference.
If you want the most flexibility, the 3.5mm terminated Clippys are probably the best choice. You could always get the 3.5 female to XLR male adapters, but not the other way around, as you said.
Has anyone done a comparison between the Clippy and pluggy. I cant decide what to go for! originally i wanted some Lom Usipro but i really like the Pluggys sound here? What are the differences people notice other than size. Thanks!
They sound very similar with the Pluggys being a little richer, in my opinion. More body. They fit in standard shotgun shockmounts where the Clippys need special mounts. That’s about it.
I really should do a comparison video. I don’t think there’s one out there. Cheers!
Thats great! thats exactly what i wanted to know. Thanks very much! A video would be awesome. Love your channel :) All the best @@TheRecordist
@@rossaudio9780 thanks so much! Cheers!
@@TheRecordistI’d really be interested in hearing the difference between the Pluggys and the Clippys.
I’m debating on which set to get for my first pair for Field work.
@@Ktmoney123 hey there. I would say they sound almost identical. The Pluggys seem to have a further reaching low-end though. It all comes down to the shape of the mic and how you want to mount them.
Brother. Great work as usual!! However your video color changed. You lost depth of color? I am not sure but something changed. The audio is still excellent. Please look at yiur video color. It looks a bit cheaper now. Honest feedback only. Thanks.
Hey thanks for the honest feedback! I was playing with my white balance a bit. Just experimenting. I really needed that Intel. Thank you so much!
No problem. Just ordered this product. Will see. Thanks again!
GO BRUINS! GO BOSTON!
Hahaha. Woo hoo! I use many hockey logos.
Hello TPS, thank you for the review! First of all, I think this channel's gonna be booming in 2024! So while you still have time to answer all questions, I'm gonna ask some :D
From what I understand, Zoom F3 right now is an optimal solution for that price, however it doesn't have built-in microphones. Do you think these Pluggys will do the job? They will sit in a pretty close A-B config, so that's suboptimal I guess. Maybe any adapters to make X-Y configuration? Or just forget about this idea whatsoever?
Thanks in advance
Hey there. Thanks so much! I hope it booms!
As to your question, the two XLR ports on the F3 are way too close to each other to create enough separation between the left and the right channels. Instead, I would just purchase a couple of cheap XLR microphone cables at your desired length and then mount the Pluggys at a greater distance (30cm or so). You can also pick up any cheap stereo bar (a bar with two mic holders) to do the separation.
X/Y is not an effective configuration for omni mics. Only cardioids.
But the Pluggys will do nicely!
Hope this helps!
Thanks! I think I’ll go that way!
I'm about to get into field recording, mainly to capture sample fodder for my music production projects. Had my heart set on the Sony PCM-D100 until I heard the Clippys. Now I'm leaning more toward a Zoom F6 and Clippys.
Are there types of sounds PCM-D100's built in mics would be more suited for than the Clippys? (or even an expensive Schoeps CCM 4 for that matter?) The Clippy sounds just as natural and balanced from what I've heard of your recordings, even compared with field recordings I've heard from pros using 10k worth of equipment. Obviously there's much I still need to learn about recording before shelling out a ton of cash, but at least I won't be losing much on these budget friendly mics.
Hey there. Well, the Sony PCM-D100 is an amazing recorder for a compact one. In fact, it’s the best compact recorder ever made. However, an F6 with a pair of Clippys or Pluggy mics would sound even better for ambience. You have more control with separation.
The only issue with a setup like the Pluggys and the F6 is that it’s a bit less portable. The D100 is super easy to carry around.
That’s the trade off. Also, it’s harder to get a D100 these days. They don’t make them anymore.
This is for ambience recording. For more directional recording, SDC mics are the best. It really depends on what you’re going for.
Thank you for this very informative review. Is there also a difference in the sound of the pluggys and the clippys? Are the pluggys slightly better sounding with more low end?
I think the Pluggys have slightly more bottom end. But only slightly. But I haven’t yet done a direct comparison. Could just be my perception.
And you’re very welcome!
@@TheRecordist 🙏 I already have a Zoom F3 and a pair of Oktava MK012s, so I took the next logical step of ordering a matched pair of pluggys.
Can I purchase them in the US? If so where? Can you please let me know
Thanks
Absolutely! You just need to order them from the UK website and they’ll be shipped to you. Whenever I’ve ordered from FEL, the speed of shipping blows my mind. I’m in Canada, so not sure how fast they’ll come for you, but just letting you know my experience.
You can buy one or a matched pair here: micbooster.com/clippy-and-pluggy-microphones/221-1103-pluggy-xlr-em172-microphone.html#/35-single_2_4_matched_capsules-2_matched/115-microphone_holder-without_microphone_holder
Cheers!
Thanks
I wouldn't be against you producing a mini movie of just you scrambling around on gravel; back and forth, back and forth. I was mesmerized. I think it would eclipse Andy Warhol's movie "Empire," which was just a shot of the Empire State building for eight hours and 5 minutes. You could call your movie "Gravel." And yours would have the audio of gravel crunching. You're welcome.
Hahahahahahahaha! Brilliant! What an art piece! A joie de vivre!
If you need some lapping water audio.... come to the east coast.... We've got lots of waves down here.
Hahahaha. Oh I know it! I’ve been out your way a couple of times and loved every second of it! I’d move there if I could convince the rest of my family!
Artimiss is da GOAT
He sure is!
I guess it's a Sound business model in a small vocal market
Sure is!
Why do you do this to me, I have _just_ received my Bai Fei Li v10. The box still sits on my desk unopened and now I'm looking at the Pluggys. Pluggies. Pluggi. Ugh!
Was just going to say the cars sounded a lot better to me on the Pluggys. Wider soundstage, the deep-end caressing my ear appendages. Gravel sounded nice and gravely. I'd pick them over the basicUchos.
Hahaha. I know eh? I want them too! They’re on loan to me by Nick from FEL. I might buy them off of him. Really great little mics!
I agree with your assessment!
oh I think I'm going to have to grab myself some plugged now ... dammit haha
Hahahaha. They’re fantastic!
@@TheRecordist I love my Clippy em272’s so imagine the pluggys will be a great addition to the family.
@@EQAVOX they sure will! I might even love them more than the Clippys.
Damn Brexit! In the EU, we now have to pay import VAT (around 20% in most countries) on all FEL products. I'm glad I've bought my Clippys before Brexit.
It's interesting to hear that they sound so different. Knowing that they use the same capsules one is led to wonder what causes this. Do they select the capsules for a particular frequency response? Is it the electronics, i.e. different values of the resistors and/or the coupling capacitors? Presumably, they'll never tell us.
Well, do keep up the good work... in England, in Slovakia and at the North Pole. :-)
Haha. Thanks! And so sorry about Brexit. What a shart deal.
I don’t know the magic but it sure blows my mind! Cheers!
The uchos had a lot more hf response
Oh yes. The basicUchos are much brighter mics.
When you can hear the sound of the car panning on a crappy iphone speaker then it must be a good mic
You got it! Great mics!
I should give you a thumbsdown for the Bruins logo, but anyone who drops a hockey reference get's a thumbs up! 🏒Good video. I'm going to have to get some pluggys. Subbed.
Hahaha. I’m not a Bruins fan. I just use different sports logos (usually hockey) to illustrate the currency. In this case it was US.
Thanks for the sub! Cheers!
The pluggys are out of stock XD
Really? Well that’s a first. Hahaha
I know they are a different price point but the clippies and pluggys both sounds absolute trash compared to for example a sennheiser 8020.
Well, I don’t think they sound like trash at all, but you can definitely hear $1400 on the 8020s haha.
Dont buy those binaural mic ,, just simple pluggy EM272 will do the job done
I heartily disagree. They are two completely different microphones. Depending on what you’re trying to accomplish, the binaural mics will bring the listener right in the space. Good binaural mics are incredible.