Recording in a car with DPA Microphones 4018/4097 and The Windkiller SE
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- We recently created some special edition wind protection for DPA Microphones 4018G and 4097/4099 models. In this video Caleb puts the new Windkiller SE through some tests, recording dialogue in a moving car using the DPA 4018GS and 4097 microphones. The Windkiller SE: www.bubblebeei...
NB: The audio is unedited and due to the principally low frequency issues that wind can create for microphones, this is best listened to with a decent pair of over-ear headphones or on reference monitors with a suitable frequency range. A lot of the interesting action occurs below 200-300Hz. We noticed around a 10dB reduction in wind gust noise in this region, even though this was a test done in 'real life' settings. ie: no controlled environment.
In the spectrograph comparisons later on, the GREEN line is WITH the Windkiller SE and the RED line is WITHOUT the Windkiller SE fitted.
~Here are some of the interesting segments:~
00:04 - Intro
00:20 - The Naked Mics
00:45 - New Windkiller SE options
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Without The Windkiller SE:
02:00 - Windows up, 4018G
02:26 - Windows up, 4097
03:09 - Windows up, no talking, 4018G
03:24 - Windows up, no talking, 4097
03:43 - Windows down, 4018G
04:01 - Windows down, 4097
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04:46 - Fitting the wind protection
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With the Windkiller SE:
05:46 - Windows up, 4018G (with WKSE)
05:58 - Windows up, 4097 (with WKSE)
06:08 - Windows up, no talking, 4018G (with WKSE)
06:16 - Windows up, no talking, 4097 (with WKSE)
06:25 - Windows down, 4018G (with WKSE/comparison without)
06:57 - Windows down, 4097 (with WKSE/comparison without)
07:18 - Windows down, no talking, 4018G (with WKSE/comparison without)
07:40 - Windows down, no talking, 4097 (with WKSE/comparison without)
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07:57 - in closing...
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Hi! Nice SE series! Saw the 4097 fur in the hands of a collegue. He was concerned that it wobbles too much, when shaking. It seems loose, but I understand it is also because of safety of the 4097 capsule.
Hi Taisto, thanks! The elastic band holds it in place / keeps space inside the Windkiller around the front of the capsule as this dead air is the best remedy against wind pressure. If you shake it, it will shake, but these mics are not meant for shaking. In the context in which we used them here, and most plant mic situations, the mic sits relatively stationary. In extreme situations, shaking will be a problem even with no wind protection as the 4097’s built in suspension can only protect from so much vibration. In which case the issue (if you think there is one) is pretty moot.
Very useful thanks!!
What TX is running these? Thanks for the great video!
Wisycom MTP40s
@@bubblebeeindustries do either the 4097 of the 4018G require phantom power?
@@Logolth both do. The MMP-G pre for the 4018 supercardioid allows it to be fed by as little as 5V, which is around what these transmitters usually provide. 4097 also requires 5V.
Sold-These are awesome! Could’ve used them on a shoot I had with a convertible the other day. What do you have on the antenna? BBI product?
Yeah also interested on the antenna ring, looks like a hush lav cut in half.