Getting A Handle On Handling Noise (Microphones)

Looking at microphone handling noise and testing: Shure SM58 (USA), Beyerdynamic M88 (2023), Sennheiser MD 431 II, Earthworks SR40 V, Neumann KMS 105, AKG C636 Master Reference, sE V7 MK, Earthworks SR 314.
00:00 Introduction
00:26 What Is Handling Noise?
03:50 Looking At Construction And Determining Sucess
17:43 What Are We To Make Of The Test?
18:14 Is There Anything You Can Do To Mitigate?
21:27 Possibilities For The Future!

[@brewandthecrew]

The is the best analysis into the handling noise of multiple microphones I've been able to find. I'm already a fan of Earthworks' other microphones. This video has sealed the fate of my microphone budget.

[@AntonBrowne]

Cheers and good luck with finances!

[@blissorordeal6552]

Great video!

[@AntonBrowne]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it

[@S.T.G.]

Really is an important topic.

[@AntonBrowne]

Yes, I think it's worth knowing and experimenting with for best practice.

[@MeatDiva]

Great vid Anton, have you tried out the Telefunken m80 and its variant M81, great mics and similar to the v7 but with a tighter pattern and better definition, plus they look cool, I got the purple matte m80 and it’s gorgeous.

[@dimitrijedjurdjevic838]

Hello Anton. i was wondering were you or are you interested in looking into lewitt microphones. a lot of people like their “modern” sound. i was just curious if you were familiar with them or have an opinion on them

[@12ealDealOfficial]

I use a couple Lewitt microphones. The DTP 440 DM and the DTP 640 Rex. Build quality is great. The 640 is a wonderful kick drum mic. The 440 DM is a great alternative to the SM57 and is a little less pushed up top with a broader mid and lower mid range. I don't know about Lewitt's vocal mics.