I find Curves Equator to be very flexible across a wide range of genres. It is effective at controlling harshness, mud, and sibilance while allowing you to improve tonal characteristics of everything from tracks to full mixes. Realtime control and automation allow for sonic contouring throughout a song bringing emphasis to instruments and vocals where you want it. There are other options for resonance suppression, but at Waves intro price of $39.99 usd, from my experience working with it, I would say this plugin offers considerable value without compromising on features or sonic performance.
Hey Todd, I got a question for you. I have recently bought a Zoom H6. I own a Røde NT1, and a Sennheiser e614 (which you suggested). I own a beyerdynamic DT900 Pro X (which you suggested again). And I am looking to have some interviews with above setup. Probably I will need one more pair of headphones. Would you suggest the same one or any else ? About the microphones. Do you find it clever to use the Røde one while two people are simultaneously talking to it? Which I think is not ideal. Which microphones you suggest so that each one will be using separate mic ? While I was thinking to utilise two headphones both out of the Zoom H6, so for both to be able to listen (get audio feedback). Thanks in advance. Your opinion matters
For interviews it is preferable to have a microphone for each person. This will allow you to balance the levels for recording and fine-tune when editing later. Generally speaking, dynamic and lavalier mics are the two most used options. The choice depends on whether or not your want the microphone in the shot (not an issue if audio only), whether or not you are in a stationary location, and how important portability is. Lavalier mics are great if you are moving around, but if you are stationary, you will be able to get higher quality sound at a lower cost using dynamic microphones. You will often see "broadcast" dynamic microphones such as the Rode Procaster, Shure SM7B, EV RE20, and others, but in the end you can get very good sound from "handheld" dynamic mics such as SM57 / 58, sE V7, and others - but using a pop filter / windscreen is necessary with most handhelds. Handheld options will generally be less expensive than "broadcast" mics, so if the "look" of broadcast style mics in not important, handheld mics will save you a considerable amount x2 mics... Either style can be used on stands or boom arms. As I mentioned, lavalier mics can be another good option, but can also be expensive for to get quality sound. I do recommend using the same headphones for each person as this helps during setup with levels and looks more professional for video. The 900 pro x are open back, so to use them for interviews you would need to keep the levels low, with two sets used for monitoring the level of sound bleeding is increased and may be picked up by even dynamic mics. I often will use inexpensive closed-back headphones for monitoring during interviews. You will see people using Sony 7506, Senn HD280 Pro, AT M20x, and others. With closed-back headphones, each person will be able to monitor at higher levels without risking sound being picked up by the mics. You could get two sets of 7506s for less than one additional 900 pro x. Also, with the H6 having one headphone output, the best way to go is with a separate multi-output headphone amplifier. It doesn't need to be high-end, a Mackie HM-4 will get the job done just fine for monitoring interviews and will give you independent level control for both participants. A few thoughts...I hope this helps!
@@askdrtk Thanks for advice. We upgraded our setup due to your recommendations. Now, our setup is a Zoom H6 Pro, of course the Røde NT1 is still part of our setup, we didn't sell it yet. We bought as recommended the Mackie HM-4 (amp) and (2 headphones) AT M20x. As for the microphones, we will move on with 2 solutions. One is the DJI mics, for more quick interviews, and one other is the 2 Røde Procaster for more Podcast (stationary) solution. Though the Procaster will not yet be purchased. It will come soon though. Yesterday, late in the night, I was able to connect from PC to sound card and from there to test the Mackie HM4 and the headphones. But, for connecting and monitoring the output from Zoom H6, to the HM4 , I will need a 3.5 mm (Mini jack) to 6.35 mm jack single input of Mackie. Should I be aware of the cable here, in order to get the proper Stereo sound ? Will this Cordial CFM 1,5 WV, work ?
It depends on your use case. K361 has a more even frequency response which is good for critical listening, but M20x are more durable in my experience for everyday use, especially for recording. I recommend both of these headphones, but for different users.
I find Curves Equator to be very flexible across a wide range of genres. It is effective at controlling harshness, mud, and sibilance while allowing you to improve tonal characteristics of everything from tracks to full mixes. Realtime control and automation allow for sonic contouring throughout a song bringing emphasis to instruments and vocals where you want it.
There are other options for resonance suppression, but at Waves intro price of $39.99 usd, from my experience working with it, I would say this plugin offers considerable value without compromising on features or sonic performance.
Hey Todd, I got a question for you.
I have recently bought a Zoom H6.
I own a Røde NT1, and a Sennheiser e614 (which you suggested).
I own a beyerdynamic DT900 Pro X (which you suggested again).
And I am looking to have some interviews with above setup. Probably I will need one more pair of headphones. Would you suggest the same one or any else ?
About the microphones. Do you find it clever to use the Røde one while two people are simultaneously talking to it? Which I think is not ideal.
Which microphones you suggest so that each one will be using separate mic ?
While I was thinking to utilise two headphones both out of the Zoom H6, so for both to be able to listen (get audio feedback).
Thanks in advance. Your opinion matters
For interviews it is preferable to have a microphone for each person. This will allow you to balance the levels for recording and fine-tune when editing later. Generally speaking, dynamic and lavalier mics are the two most used options. The choice depends on whether or not your want the microphone in the shot (not an issue if audio only), whether or not you are in a stationary location, and how important portability is. Lavalier mics are great if you are moving around, but if you are stationary, you will be able to get higher quality sound at a lower cost using dynamic microphones.
You will often see "broadcast" dynamic microphones such as the Rode Procaster, Shure SM7B, EV RE20, and others, but in the end you can get very good sound from "handheld" dynamic mics such as SM57 / 58, sE V7, and others - but using a pop filter / windscreen is necessary with most handhelds. Handheld options will generally be less expensive than "broadcast" mics, so if the "look" of broadcast style mics in not important, handheld mics will save you a considerable amount x2 mics... Either style can be used on stands or boom arms. As I mentioned, lavalier mics can be another good option, but can also be expensive for to get quality sound.
I do recommend using the same headphones for each person as this helps during setup with levels and looks more professional for video. The 900 pro x are open back, so to use them for interviews you would need to keep the levels low, with two sets used for monitoring the level of sound bleeding is increased and may be picked up by even dynamic mics. I often will use inexpensive closed-back headphones for monitoring during interviews. You will see people using Sony 7506, Senn HD280 Pro, AT M20x, and others. With closed-back headphones, each person will be able to monitor at higher levels without risking sound being picked up by the mics. You could get two sets of 7506s for less than one additional 900 pro x. Also, with the H6 having one headphone output, the best way to go is with a separate multi-output headphone amplifier. It doesn't need to be high-end, a Mackie HM-4 will get the job done just fine for monitoring interviews and will give you independent level control for both participants. A few thoughts...I hope this helps!
@@askdrtk Thanks for advice. We upgraded our setup due to your recommendations.
Now, our setup is a Zoom H6 Pro, of course the Røde NT1 is still part of our setup, we didn't sell it yet. We bought as recommended the Mackie HM-4 (amp) and (2 headphones) AT M20x. As for the microphones, we will move on with 2 solutions. One is the DJI mics, for more quick interviews, and one other is the 2 Røde Procaster for more Podcast (stationary) solution. Though the Procaster will not yet be purchased. It will come soon though.
Yesterday, late in the night, I was able to connect from PC to sound card and from there to test the Mackie HM4 and the headphones.
But, for connecting and monitoring the output from Zoom H6, to the HM4 , I will need a 3.5 mm (Mini jack) to 6.35 mm jack single input of Mackie.
Should I be aware of the cable here, in order to get the proper Stereo sound ? Will this Cordial CFM 1,5 WV, work ?
Quick question bro, I'm getting m20x and akg k361 at same price which one should I pick for 45 dollars?
It depends on your use case. K361 has a more even frequency response which is good for critical listening, but M20x are more durable in my experience for everyday use, especially for recording. I recommend both of these headphones, but for different users.
@@askdrtk thnx I ordered k361 as they look more sleek, better flat sound is priority for me