Hi! It’s the Metal Marshmallow!

Hi! The DPA 4560 is a binaural in ear microphone and not for monitoring at the same time.

I completely agree! However, since we travel full-time around the world, carrying a solid stand is challenging due to its weight and bulk. We try to keep our gear as lightweight and portable as possible. Do you have any recommendations?

@@FreeToUseSounds I can understand the desire to keep it light. As you mentioned, the smaller more stable tripods have been a gem. I've multi-purposed three of them for lights, slider stands, mic and camera support. They folded up nice and compact and provide a versatile, stable platform.

Hi! You could also look into the F6?

Hi! With the Osmo Pocket 3 and iPhone 15 Pro.

Hi! Absolutely, I’d recommend this recorder for anyone interested in getting started with sound recording. It may not come with add-ons anymore, but the sound quality it delivers is good. It’s also good to keep in mind that many recorders and microphones, including models like the older Zoom H1n, Tascam X6, and X8, no longer come with extras like wind protection or suspension kits. Are these now poor product? Even our microphones from Schoeps or Sennheiser-which can cost thousands-don’t include wind protection. For those, an additional investment in accessories, sometimes ranging from $1,000 to $2,000, is common. So, while it might be an extra cost, for anyone looking to pursue sound recording seriously, investing in extra accessories is part of getting the best results possible.

@ Thank you for your thoughtful reply. As a starter piece of kit, ok it may have a place. In response to your, possibly rhetorical, question if a lack of wind protection makes the Tascam x6 and others a poor product: No, but those are not laden with all the negatives of the reviewed product. We respectfully disagree with each other on what a good recorder should be, and that’s fine.

Hi! Thanks for watching and for this such recordings it's too weak. The CM I use right now is called Metal Marshmallow and it's fantastic. I have several videos about on our Instagram account so feel free to have a listen.

@@FreeToUseSounds thank you for the information! 🙏

@@jasonwaid2928 Hi Jason, thank you so much for watching. Oh this is an older video and we don’t use any of the gear anymore. Lighter is better. We use the new OSMO and also the Insta Go3s which are fantastic.

@@FreeToUseSounds Ah, yes. KZbin is saying it's 2 years old now! WOW. A lot can change in 2 years. Switching to an action cam definitely makes sense. Weight adds up quickly, especially when you are traveling so much and already have a lot of other gear. Would you have any recommendations for someone who already has a camera rig, and wants to "dip their toe" into leveling up their video's audio? I was thinking of looking for a used MKE 440 and trying it out, but then I saw your video on the H1 Essential, and the sound seemed way more immersive. I think I will have to experiment and see what happens. The act of doing will more often than not give you the answers you need. Thank you for your reply and keep up the good work. I am very excited for your future videos and learning more about gear and the process.

@@jasonwaid2928 HI Jason! An external field recorder is never a bad idea but another rig idea could be getting something like the Zoom F3 or the new TASCAM FR AV2. We have this one now and make a new video about it soon. However, you would need external mics and another AB rig for stereo.

@@FreeToUseSounds OH, I will definitely look into Zoom F3 and Tascam FR AV2. I am very new to sound recording and would like to get something that will serve me well without melting my wallet. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on this new bit of kit and can't wait to watch your new video. On a side note, thank you for responding to my messages. I know you must be very busy, and must get a ton of questions about this, that, and the other, every day. The fact you take the time to respond means a lot. ♥

​@@jasonwaid2928 Ah, we don’t get many comments on our KZbin channel since field recording isn’t a widely discovered or broadly appealing topic yet. Because of that, the comment section is pretty manageable for us. Emails, on the other hand, are a different story-they can be overwhelming! As for what’s next, our upcoming video is all about the Zoom H3-VR, and just yesterday, Libby and I started filming for the TASCAM yesterday. Stay tuned for those! 😊

Hi there! Absolutely! A suspension kit acts as a buffer between your hand and the recorder, which helps minimize handling noise. When you hold a handy recorder directly and walk while recording, it can pick up rumble and unwanted noises from the movement. With a suspension kit, you can easily avoid this. We use one from Rycote, which is quite pricey, and some models aren’t even available anymore. But I found a budget-friendly alternative from Movo that offers options for the H1n, H1e, and other smaller field recorders. If you’re aiming for cleaner audio, I highly recommend getting one. Also, I’ve been in touch with Radius Windshields, and hopefully, they’ll develop their own version soon. Let me know if that helps, or feel free to message me here on KZbin if you have more questions!

@ Thank you for that. Can you please let me know where I can buy this and what brand? Thank you again. Michael

Hi Michael! Here is a link for you since you can buy it on Amazon. geni.us/ftusmovozh1e. It's called Movo AEK-Z4 Handy Portable Recorder.

Thank you so much!

Thank you Linus!!! Great seeing you here as well! :)

Thank you for stopping by!

Hi! Thank you so much for checking in! As for sound quality, I don’t think there will be a significant difference, but I’d like to wait until I have all the gear to make a fair comparison. We ordered an A-B stereo bar, so we’ll be able to set both recorders side by side for testing. I do think 32-bit on this small recorder is great for sound processing and having more editing flexibility. As I mentioned in another comment about recording the cannon, in the video, you only see the cannon firing. But in this continuous moment, I also recorded the bells before and after. I edited the three parts as separate tracks by normalizing them individually. The person handling the cannon left only a few seconds between the sounds, so there wasn’t time to stop, adjust gain, and restart. With 24-bit, I’d risk clipping the cannon or having the bell too low. Raising the gain on a 24-bit recording might add more noise, whereas 32-bit gives me just more headroom. We’re currently in Xiamen, but we’ll be back in Hong Kong in about a week. I’ll upload these recordings and more with a new update so you can download and check them out. For now, the internet connection isn’t strong enough to handle all these GBs of files. You get the Gumroad newsletter right?

@@FreeToUseSounds Thats amazing. And yes I am getting the Gumroad newsletter ;] Also, again wanted to thank you for taking your time to reply and helping out!!

Great to see you too!!

So nice of you! Thank you!

Hi! Thanks for pointing that out-it’s a fair critique. Handling noise can definitely be an issue with handy recorders, especially when used without stabilization. That’s actually one of the reasons I moved away from handheld recording as even the best handy recorders can pick up handling noise. In our video, we showcased gear designed to avoid these issues. If handling noise is affecting your recordings, you could consider investing in equipment that minimizes it. If you’re after cleaner sound, a bit of an upgrade can make a big difference. 😊

Hi! Ohh if we come across one we will do it!

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Thank you so much!

Thank you for your feedback-it really helps us understand different perspectives! I’m curious about what you mean by “doesn’t exist in actual space,” but I can see how the recordings might come across as industrial. These are authentic, unaltered recordings of Hong Kong, which has a very distinctive, bustling soundscape. The shoreline you mentioned actually does have industrial sounds nearby-there was a factory just to the left. The ambient rumble might simply reflect the unique vibe of Hong Kong’s urban and coastal environment.

Thanks for sharing your experience! So far, we haven’t noticed any self-noise issues with this recorder in our videos. It might depend on the recording environment, but it’s been solid for us. And good news-we’ll be doing a comparison video soon, so I’m looking forward to seeing how it performs in different settings.

Hi Christian!! Great to see you here too :)

Hallo Til!! So nice to see you back as well! :)

Thank you Mike!!

Hi Lawrence! Right now we're in Xiamen! So nice out here! Greetings to Chengdu!

Hi Jaden! I just checked, and yes, you can tighten the screws on the leg arms to help stabilize them. That should make them stand more firmly. I’d test it myself, but unfortunately, I don’t have the right tools on hand right now.

Thanks a ton!!!

Thank you Alberta!!

So happy to hear that!! Thank you so much.