Absolutely awesome to hear this microphone in action. I think that this microphone opens up much possibility with electroacoustic music, along with VR and film. I know that this will be a great purchase down the road. 🙂
Sounds amazing. Have you...or could you please do a demo using Rode ambisonic mic in quiet surroundings. I would like to hear signal to noise ratio. Example recording room tone or really quiet forest. Thanks for sharing this.
Thanks Robert this is a great insight into how the NT-SF1 produces sounds. Really like the audio samples and your explanation of how the software plugin works thanks!
I use the Tascam 701d and the RØDE NT-SF1 as well. I find that A-Format setting on the Tascam doesn't seem to give me the levels I expect across all four channels. So, I use B-Format AmbiX. My fear is that this B decoder was tuned for the Sennheiser Amber VR head and may not accurately decode the NT-SF1. Any thoughts?
Thank you for sharing this and every other video you upload. I watch your videos and feel so inspired to create. It's like tapping into someone else's perspective. The information you give is so rich and invaluable. Just wanted to reach out and say thank you :)
Thank you Robert for showing us the SF1 and Soundfield, well done sir! I have some 4 track sample files loaded in Audacity and I can not get the Rode plug to load. Your examples are great! Cheers!
THe poster didn't respond to you yet, so I'll take the liberty to do so. For the Zoom F6, there is an Ambisonics (A or B) setting, so four inputs are controlled by a single gain. (The same occurs on the F6 for when inputs are marked as stereo pairs.) Re binaural question, you would have to check if the Rode plugin has that output.
Dear Robert, just found this video. Thank you so much for doing this. It's very inspiring. I am a full time landscape photographer / artist and I'm in the process of setting up some podcasts. I've just bought the Rode NT-SF1 and I see their software is no longer supported - they abandoned it. Are you using Logic to process the files now? Thanks so much for this excellent series.
@@RobertDudzic they havent updated it since 2018. Mac silicone doesnt install. \i tried switching off security as apple says the plugin needs updating. others are commenting also. Pretty shoddy. just bought the mike too.
@@RobertDudzic Hi Robert, Apologies, but it does install. It's the system security that initially stops it. They changed the interface on the latest OS which confused me, as I normally select 'open anyway'. It's working now. Sorry for the confusion !
Amazing work! I would love to see a video in which you go over 'beefing up' your samples because they sound really really good. Yes, the mic is great but what did you do to the samples that make them extra amazing? 🙃
Hello Robert, many thanks for your great work :-) May I ask how you converted the sounds from Ambisonic-B format to Binaural. The Soundfield plug-in does not have a Binaural output, so which plug-in did you use to make it happen?
So I'm obtaining on of these mics. And I am new to sound editing. You mentioned Reverb as the software you use to do the edits on. However I can't pull up this software in any search. Does it go by any other name?
very interesting episode... and it's more helpful to us... I like your sharing attitude... so, I'm a big fan of you. I study the tips and research the equipments that's you introduced.
Thanks for sharing your process and ideas Robert. Looking forward to learning more. I was wondering what the location at 2.32 was please as I’ll be in New York later this year and it looks like an interesting location.
That is a brand new rebuild WT translation call OCULUS, was open on September 18, 2018 www.theverge.com/2016/3/6/11168484/inside-the-oculus-new-yorks-insane-looking-4-billion-train-station
Thank you for this Robert, have you ever tested any of the second-order ambisonic like the Octomic? I'm wondering if beyond the spec-sheet advantage, there is any significant difference in data capture or headroom during processing. I ask this, because I can't imagine any production needing higher level sound quality than what's demonstrated in this video. edit: I guess if something like Dolby Surround in IMAX might benefit due to the amount of output speakers and sheer space.
Epic recording dude. Do you have the 5.1 version as a Wav file someware for us to get someware? I'd love to see how it sounds. Because I don't get how you 5.1 or 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos only 4 capsels. The way I see it and maybe I'm missing something you need a fith capsel to truely have the 5. also really 6 cause you need 1 that only hears bass for LFE. Apparently not though.
Hello Robert! Thank you for this great video, its very inspiring. One question: In the video do you use the straight plug-in (stereo) output or do you do some post surround encoding?
Cool mic! So is this replacing the NTG3 at all? Is it any good for catching dialog for a film shoot? I assume the NT-SF1 is great as a backup mic for dialog recording with a few actors, but can it actually replace a hard working boom operator?
I'm interested to know this as well! It's essentially an audio equivalent of raw video, with the ability to create virtual microphones, change polar patterns, highlight specific sources etc. So with such unprecedented revolutionary capabilities, do you think this can replace a sound recordist on indie/low budget shoots?
I bought this microphone recently and hooked it up to a mix-pre 6 ii, I'm getting sound from it but its very low despite increasing the gain. QUESTION 1: Sound Devices has an Ambisonic plug-in which I'm thinking is must at point, am I correct? QUESTION 2: Does the Zoom F8N Pro require an Ambisonic plug-in? QUESTION 3: In your opinion, would these two field recorders yield a similar sound with this particular microphone? This might seem a bit loaded, but any help you can offer me would be greatly appreciated.
@@RobertDudzic Thanks - only interested because I was thinking of getting the NT-SF1 as I have the Sennheiser. Although I did a lot of field recordings for the BBC, I am mainly interested in using it to record my own musical ensembles, and obviously it’s handy to be able to change directivity after the event, especially if you can’t monitor because you are performing. Do you ever have problems with moisture? Because the Ambeo is an electret design, which I think have fewer problems with condensation. If I could justify buying both to test them, I would! They are all a bit difficult to compare with normal mics as the capsule noise is dependent on the pattern (ie, how they are combined in post). But I’m a big fan of ambisonics! Great video.
Hey man! I was just wondering if you could share your knowledge. I'm using the Soundfield plugin in Reaper and when I set the output for 5.1, I'm only getting 4 channels on the final file. Do you know by any chance how to get the 5.1 output to work? Is there a specific setting I'm missing? Thanks man!
Man, with your high opinion of the Rode NT-SF1 now I feel like I really MUST BUY one! Ha Have you ever compared it with the SoundField SPS200? It is the only one I have experience with at the moment
Im sorry for late respond but my website have a lot email coming after instagram and UA-cam channel people staring contact me and have to turn off. I have family and just don’t have time to respond to all. Hope you understand.
Thanks Robert! I really appreciate you sharing your process! :-D How would you add the shotgun mic to this setup if it is already using all 4 inputs of the DR-701D?
Very interesting video, Robert. Over the last couple of years, I've become very interested in hi-fidelity recording and have been collecting the best gear I can afford along the way. Have been looking at the Rode ambisonic mic for a while. Endless possibilities. Thanks for letting us see into your world!
Hello Robert, first of all, thank you for this series, it is exceptional and inspiring seeing how you work. I wanted to ask you something about the way you record and handle the multi-channels. Say that you record a session using one shotgun and two side mics mounted on a pistol grip. That will result in three channels of audio featuring the same sound. How will you use those three channels when designing your "final" stereo sound? Are you layering mutiple channels of the same source sound and simply process and then render them in a stereo file? Thank you!
Firstly, I wouldnt call it surround sound, ambisonics or even 3D ar much more accurate, because in surround sound you have the X and Y axis covered - 2D, but here you have the Z axis too, so - 3D. Secondly, it's a great tool to capture soundscapes, but if you had to play it back through a large sound system, I'm talking domes of 20-90 speakers, you'd notice you're lacking directional accuracy of the sound sources, that is because this is a first order ambisonics microphone (4 channels), and while already being an amazing piece of technology that was being developed throughout the last 50 years or so, it bleaks in comparison with Zylia - a 3rd order ambisonics microphone (19 channels), and let's not even get started that ambisonics, as things stand, can span up to 64 channels PER track (7th order).
Absolutely awesome to hear this microphone in action. I think that this microphone opens up much possibility with electroacoustic music, along with VR and film. I know that this will be a great purchase down the road. 🙂
Could you please explain your 5.1 setup? Sound card and monitors?
Sounds amazing.
Have you...or could you please do a demo using Rode ambisonic mic in quiet surroundings.
I would like to hear signal to noise ratio. Example recording room tone or really quiet forest.
Thanks for sharing this.
Thanks Robert this is a great insight into how the NT-SF1 produces sounds. Really like the audio samples and your explanation of how the software plugin works thanks!
Glad you like, this is really great mic,
Train leaving at 3:05 goes right to left in audio but visual goes leaving left to right. Still a great demo!
I wish ambisonics & VR Spatial Audio get more popularity in all forms of media and really die to hear it used in music too.
Thats natural evolution and it's coming.
Great content, very interesting! Do you think the Røde NT-SF1 would work for field recording more quiet settings in nature, too? Thanks!
I have absolutely got to acquire one of these!!! Love what I'm hearing about it so far
Thank you so much I’m glad you like it😊
Thanks for sharing your techniques. Great! Reminds me how I miss New York. Be well Robert.
Thank You.
I use the Tascam 701d and the RØDE NT-SF1 as well. I find that A-Format setting on the Tascam doesn't seem to give me the levels I expect across all four channels. So, I use B-Format AmbiX. My fear is that this B decoder was tuned for the Sennheiser Amber VR head and may not accurately decode the NT-SF1. Any thoughts?
In my head, I’m thinking why am I just seen this now thank you so much for the insight. I guess it’s never too late for me.
Excellent, top quality camera footage, too.
Fantastic video … Good audio moment 👌🏻🗽
Thank you
What is the monopod that you use with this? I last year I finally got my NT-SF1 and would have one for my mic.
Thank you for sharing this and every other video you upload. I watch your videos and feel so inspired to create. It's like tapping into someone else's perspective. The information you give is so rich and invaluable. Just wanted to reach out and say thank you :)
Thank You Jose.
Thank you for this video that was really enjoyable and thank you for sharing your gear !
Thank You for watching, glad you like.
Thank you very much Robert for sharing. Thank you.
Hi Robert. Thank you for this Video. Wich Preamp and Converter did you record it with? best wishes
Thank you Robert for showing us the SF1 and Soundfield, well done sir! I have some 4 track sample files loaded in Audacity and I can not get the Rode plug to load. Your examples are great! Cheers!
Pozdrawiam Pana, ma Pan wspaniałą pracę
Dziekuje I wzajmnie pozdrawiam😊
Very inspring ,i buy it but how i set the gain on the recorder on each channel?
And how to convert to binaural afterwards ?
THe poster didn't respond to you yet, so I'll take the liberty to do so. For the Zoom F6, there is an Ambisonics (A or B) setting, so four inputs are controlled by a single gain. (The same occurs on the F6 for when inputs are marked as stereo pairs.) Re binaural question, you would have to check if the Rode plugin has that output.
@@Paul_Rohde thanks so uch we use the soundevice with the plug inn and works great
Where can I get the sound effects you added at the recording session to build intention?
I just created them😊
@@RobertDudzic but video is 4 years old 😅
Awesome! Tks for share
Thank you
Dear Robert, just found this video. Thank you so much for doing this. It's very inspiring. I am a full time landscape photographer / artist and I'm in the process of setting up some podcasts. I've just bought the Rode NT-SF1 and I see their software is no longer supported - they abandoned it. Are you using Logic to process the files now? Thanks so much for this excellent series.
Hm… this is news to me and I will check what happens and contact direct RØDE. I work in Cubase.
@@RobertDudzic they havent updated it since 2018. Mac silicone doesnt install. \i tried switching off security as apple says the plugin needs updating. others are commenting also. Pretty shoddy. just bought the mike too.
@@RobertDudzic Hi Robert, Apologies, but it does install. It's the system security that initially stops it. They changed the interface on the latest OS which confused me, as I normally select 'open anyway'. It's working now. Sorry for the confusion !
Amazing work! I would love to see a video in which you go over 'beefing up' your samples because they sound really really good. Yes, the mic is great but what did you do to the samples that make them extra amazing? 🙃
Thank You. I show All my creative process what I do to the sound from editing to finale export in my UA-cam video LIMITATION BREAT CREATIVITY.
Wonderful vid!
Ale z ciebie super gość Robert
Thank You :-)
Is that Rode plugin compatible with audio recorded with Sennheiser’s ambeo mic ?
Hello Robert, many thanks for your great work :-) May I ask how you converted the sounds from Ambisonic-B format to Binaural. The Soundfield plug-in does not have a Binaural output, so which plug-in did you use to make it happen?
Hi I use Steinberg Cubase to do this process.
So I'm obtaining on of these mics. And I am new to sound editing. You mentioned Reverb as the software you use to do the edits on. However I can't pull up this software in any search. Does it go by any other name?
very interesting episode... and it's more helpful to us... I like your sharing attitude... so, I'm a big fan of you. I study the tips and research the equipments that's you introduced.
Thank You :-)
Thanks for sharing your process and ideas Robert. Looking forward to learning more.
I was wondering what the location at 2.32 was please as I’ll be in New York later this year and it looks like an interesting location.
That is a brand new rebuild WT translation call OCULUS, was open on September 18, 2018 www.theverge.com/2016/3/6/11168484/inside-the-oculus-new-yorks-insane-looking-4-billion-train-station
Thank you for this Robert, have you ever tested any of the second-order ambisonic like the Octomic? I'm wondering if beyond the spec-sheet advantage, there is any significant difference in data capture or headroom during processing. I ask this, because I can't imagine any production needing higher level sound quality than what's demonstrated in this video. edit: I guess if something like Dolby Surround in IMAX might benefit due to the amount of output speakers and sheer space.
Thank you, Robert! I have learned so much from you! Very much appreciated!
Glad you like, i want share with others what i lean and You just make my day with comment, Thank You :-)
Super interesting, thanks for showing exactly what you do!
Thank You Mick :-)
Epic recording dude. Do you have the 5.1 version as a Wav file someware for us to get someware? I'd love to see how it sounds. Because I don't get how you 5.1 or 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos only 4 capsels. The way I see it and maybe I'm missing something you need a fith capsel to truely have the 5. also really 6 cause you need 1 that only hears bass for LFE. Apparently not though.
Hey, great video ! What boom pole are you using to handle the Rode NT-SF1 ?
This is monopod from my camera.
Thanks for the well done and detailed video, Robert! :-)
Thank You, Im glad to hear you like😊
Hello Robert! Thank you for this great video, its very inspiring. One question: In the video do you use the straight plug-in (stereo) output or do you do some post surround encoding?
Thanks bro you are a inspiration 😊
Sounds so good! How do you load a long recording into Kontakt like that?
Hi Robert I have the Tascam portacapture x8 will the Rode NT-SF1 work with this recorder. Cheers
Not at this moment.
amazing video, thanks :)
just one question: how do you treat the noise of the NT SF1?
Thank You, I don't have any noise to treat.
Robert, what in-ear monitors are you using in this video?
Ultimate Ears costume.
nice it helps a lot to understand all
Glad You Like
Cool mic! So is this replacing the NTG3 at all? Is it any good for catching dialog for a film shoot? I assume the NT-SF1 is great as a backup mic for dialog recording with a few actors, but can it actually replace a hard working boom operator?
This is complete different concept of recording, you have to read more about, the best way is go to en.rode.com/ntsf1
I'm interested to know this as well! It's essentially an audio equivalent of raw video, with the ability to create virtual microphones, change polar patterns, highlight specific sources etc. So with such unprecedented revolutionary capabilities, do you think this can replace a sound recordist on indie/low budget shoots?
Wow you helped me a lot sir..
Greetings from ph
what audio recorder do you connect to the NT-SF1, Sir ?
Just wanted to stop by and tell you how amazing this video is. You're super talented, do you have classes for this?
Thank you so much, all I have r videos on UA-cam and lot more on Instagram.
I bought this microphone recently and hooked it up to a mix-pre 6 ii, I'm getting sound from it but its very low despite increasing the gain. QUESTION 1: Sound Devices has an Ambisonic plug-in which I'm thinking is must at point, am I correct? QUESTION 2: Does the Zoom F8N Pro require an Ambisonic plug-in? QUESTION 3: In your opinion, would these two field recorders yield a similar sound with this particular microphone? This might seem a bit loaded, but any help you can offer me would be greatly appreciated.
Wow, this is so damn interesting! I never realized there was this much to sound! Time to do some binge watching!
This is amazing mic.
God bless you brother
😊🙏🏻
Which Tascam headphones are those sir?
I Just see you massage. I’m sorry for the long delay. I use the cheap TASCAM TH 200X headphones. The great headphones.
Would this be good for ASMR? like how does it do with upclose noises?
How do you rate this vs the Sennheiser Ambeo?
I don’t have Sennheiser.
@@RobertDudzic
Thanks - only interested because I was thinking of getting the NT-SF1 as I have the Sennheiser. Although I did a lot of field recordings for the BBC, I am mainly interested in using it to record my own musical ensembles, and obviously it’s handy to be able to change directivity after the event, especially if you can’t monitor because you are performing. Do you ever have problems with moisture? Because the Ambeo is an electret design, which I think have fewer problems with condensation. If I could justify buying both to test them, I would! They are all a bit difficult to compare with normal mics as the capsule noise is dependent on the pattern (ie, how they are combined in post). But I’m a big fan of ambisonics! Great video.
Greate work! Phanks.
Hey man! I was just wondering if you could share your knowledge.
I'm using the Soundfield plugin in Reaper and when I set the output for 5.1, I'm only getting 4 channels on the final file.
Do you know by any chance how to get the 5.1 output to work? Is there a specific setting I'm missing?
Thanks man!
Good video
Man, with your high opinion of the Rode NT-SF1 now I feel like I really MUST BUY one! Ha
Have you ever compared it with the SoundField SPS200? It is the only one I have experience with at the moment
That's so interesting！ thank you Robert~
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are the samples looped
No
Good stuff!
What audio recorder are you using?
I use TASCAM DR-70D Im showing this on the end of the video,
Hey Robert I’m trying to send a email to you. But your website is not letting me send it. I need help with something how can I contact you?
Im sorry for late respond but my website have a lot email coming after instagram and UA-cam channel people staring contact me and have to turn off. I have family and just don’t have time to respond to all. Hope you understand.
Wow that's cool
Thank you
I love mine!
👍
Thanks Robert! I really appreciate you sharing your process! :-D How would you add the shotgun mic to this setup if it is already using all 4 inputs of the DR-701D?
I will use TASCAM DR680 MK2
I will use TASCAM DR680 MK2 with 8 in.
😊
Anyone knows if the mac plugin could work in linux (Ardour)? that would be the perfect microphone.
Very interesting video, Robert. Over the last couple of years, I've become very interested in hi-fidelity recording and have been collecting the best gear I can afford along the way. Have been looking at the Rode ambisonic mic for a while. Endless possibilities. Thanks for letting us see into your world!
With a 3D printer and some nouse, you can build one for < 100 bucks.
Thank you
I think wearing headphones is not enough to get the whole benefit of this. Someone needs to invent ambisonic headphones!
😊
Hy Robert! Can you please tell me which recorder you used?
I'm showing this on the end of the video
Hello Robert, first of all, thank you for this series, it is exceptional and inspiring seeing how you work. I wanted to ask you something about the way you record and handle the multi-channels. Say that you record a session using one shotgun and two side mics mounted on a pistol grip. That will result in three channels of audio featuring the same sound. How will you use those three channels when designing your "final" stereo sound? Are you layering mutiple channels of the same source sound and simply process and then render them in a stereo file? Thank you!
The street sounds like a battle field.
I feel like I'm there
Thank You
why do you add extra sounds?
Now I can't hear what's real.
This sounded like a Hollywood movie.
Firstly, I wouldnt call it surround sound, ambisonics or even 3D ar much more accurate, because in surround sound you have the X and Y axis covered - 2D, but here you have the Z axis too, so - 3D. Secondly, it's a great tool to capture soundscapes, but if you had to play it back through a large sound system, I'm talking domes of 20-90 speakers, you'd notice you're lacking directional accuracy of the sound sources, that is because this is a first order ambisonics microphone (4 channels), and while already being an amazing piece of technology that was being developed throughout the last 50 years or so, it bleaks in comparison with Zylia - a 3rd order ambisonics microphone (19 channels), and let's not even get started that ambisonics, as things stand, can span up to 64 channels PER track (7th order).
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My ear buds aren't impressing my ears the way others in the comments are saying theirs are them.
Maybe just the way it was decoded but my subjective impression is a lot of /S, not much M/...
It’s the way UA-cam process the file at the time I uploaded.