Audio Technica BP4025 - Review
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- Опубліковано 7 чер 2024
- In this video, we review the Audio Technica BP4025 stereo condenser microphone. Join us as we hit the field to test this mic and give you field notes about this stereo audio field mic.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:17 Key Features
0:27 Mono Mics Explained
1:21 Key Features Cont'd
1:52 Uses
2:34 Specifications
3:42 Included Accessories
3:56 Setup
4:53 Stereo Image
5:09 Example: Stereo Tests
5:26 Basic Wind Protection
5:40 Advanced Wind Protection
7:17 Example: High Wind Tests
6:29 Dynamic Range & Low Noise
6:38 Example: Atmosphere Tests
7:07 Directionality
7:21 Handheld
7:33 Loud Noises
7:53 Comparison to iPhone
8:05 Switches
8:34 Included Cable
9:05 Additional Notes
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So good the content and the editing, thanks a lot!
Thanks! I enjoyed making this one.
About wind : this microphone is really sensitive to it, not only the capsule, but the body itself. The Rycote BBG with the fur windshield is effective, but very quickly some recordings are disturbed by the noise of the wind hitting the exposed metallic body of the mic. So now for serious recording sessions I use it inside a full blimp, the difference is huge : no more wind noise.
Great comment. I’ll have to try it with my blimp!
Love the edit. Excellent!
Much appreciated!
Thanks! Really well structured informative video! I need to start saving up for a BP 4025!
Thanks for your comment! I appreciate it.
Very high-quality level of production. Well done and subscribed!
Thank you!
Thank you! Loved your review.
Thanks! Much appreciated
Excellent video. Love the format. Really well produced.
Thanks!
Great review Ollie! I have this mic and love it! It is great for field recording and has a beautiful ambience. Using the 10 db cutoff is useful with higher sounds , as it is very sensitive. A fantastic mic and a bargain for the price!
Cheers Gregg.
Thanks for sharing.
Excellent!!Thanks for sharing
Thanks!
Excellent review. I'm currently trying to decide between this and the Rode Stereo videomic X.
If you don’t have a recorder and wind protection already, the Rode is a better value. If you have the budget, the AT should be better in terms of quality.
Great video
Thanks!
video justify my needs
Great. Have fun.
Considering the cost (where I live) it should also come with a pair of armed guards. I think this (or similar) is the mic at the top of my wish list but as a an *amateur* composer song writer teacher and field recordist, I guess I will have to dream on. Nice review, thanks for sharing.
I NEED THAT LIME LACROIX MIC THO
w/Phantom Bubbles
haha, nice.
Thanks for the review Ollie! Would you have any tips on rain protection for the BP 4025?
I’m not aware of any rain protection. In the forest shot where it was raining, I had an umbrella over the mic and equipment.
Great review 👌🏻
If you like the BP4025… give the Sanken CMS-50 Mid-Side mic a try…
Thanks! Yeah, I probably would like the Sanken. 3x the price of the bo4025 though.
I bought this mic for a field recording project, it is indeed really nice. A quick note on limitations - it is very warm sounding, which produces very pleasant and listenable results but if you’re looking a lot of extended high frequency detail or the capacity to pitch things down to repurpose frequencies above 15k for sound design etc this prob isn’t the mic for you. It sounds great but it’s not super accurate or transparent sounding in a way that will make it as versatile as some other condensers. For convenience for getting reliably grear sounding field recordings it is a very solid choice and very reasonably priced
Great comment. Thanks for sharing.
@@OllieLoops No probs, have found your vids really helpful! :-)
amazing double cardioid animation
Thanks!
Привет! Большое спасибо за это видео! Вы очень помогли!)
Thanks!
Was the Lewitt 640 ts on your radar? I am trying to choose, I imagine this has better accessories for wind protection but the Lewitt seems more flexible? I don't really know.
It wasn’t on my radar. To me it seems the Lewitt is more focused on studio use. But yes, it does seem flexible on paper.
Hello sir, thank you for the video. I have a question:
Can I use this for recording violin in a home setting/ or an outdoor environment?
Thanks
Hi, thanks for your comment. Yes, you can use it to record a violin. I think it would work. Keep in mind that it’s a condenser mic, so it will pick up other sounds in the environment. That may be ok for you. Good luck.
@@OllieLoops thank you. May I ask another one? Which microphone would you recommend to record string instruments (violin)?
I read online that Samson c02 is an option.
Thank you.
@@alanhung317 A few questions: 1. what's your budget? 2. Do you need it to be stereo? 3. What's your recording environment?
@@OllieLoops Thank you, sir.
1. Budget is under $650 USD.
2. Stereo Yes.
3. Mostly in a single bed bedroom, which has window panels on the side and carpet floor.
@@alanhung317 There's a fair number of options out there for that price range. Rode NT-5 matched pair. Shure KSM137 matched pair. If this is for a hobby, one of these two should be great. If this is professional, they should work as well. But you may consider spending more for a matched set of large diaphragm mics like the AKG C214.
Depending on your audio interface, you may want to invest in a better interface as the preamps make a big difference. But it depends on how good of a recording you want. Hope that helps.
Ok, where does Ollie live? Those locations are amazing, lol
haha. thanks. These locations are in the Pacific Northwest.
Any idea how this compares to the AT8022?
No, but I’m interested to hear.
Is there a published specification of self noise level?
The signal to noise ratio is 80db.
@@OllieLoops Did not ask about S/N.
Self noise would be something between maybe 6dB - 18dB. Often called noise floor.
I miss that dog puppet
Thanks. I’ll see if he can make a cameo.
Where is doggo 😱😭😰
Haha. Thanks for your support.
Cable too long? $106?? No sir!
Soldering iron and wire cutter to the rescue.
That would work. But you then loose your long cable. Having both the stock long cable and a short cable that’s thin and light weight would be ideal for me.
@@OllieLoops I did this with a Rode NT4 cable. Made it into a short one and a long one. Spent about $12 for parts.
Knowing how to solder is ideal for me. 😁