Handpan Video Podcast Episode 3 - Microphone Comparison

[@arowuo]

Haha, you just saved me countless hours that I would have spent otherwise replying to emails about which microphones they should use when recording a handpan! Cheers! :)

[@JJ-yj5vw]

Thanks for this video ! I spent a lot of time re-listening and re-listening to try to catch the nuances. You play a great hang David, you play in a really unique way.

[@thedailyremedy968]

Thanks for doing this. When you have a great instrument and player to begin with 😅 Listening on my iPhone without earbuds i couldn’t discern any significant difference except for the two cheapest mics i’d avoid and the only one i heard enough difference was the Royer-reproduced a warmer bass sound so i picked that as my first choice.

[@udugirl1]

Bravo! Excellent video David and team! ✨👏😎♥️

[@zulusound]

Thanks for doing this video. I quite liked the Mojave mic. Very informative.

[@demitryposkotinov7758]

Will record hang drum in 2 days, so it was extremely useful to watch these video. I will try MK4, KM184 (which I personally liked more than MK4 for its flat low mid range) and TLM103. Thank you for the video!

[@Splitbrainmusic1]

Great video as always David :-) I remember you had a video about recording a Frame Drum. Can you share a link here ? I couldn't find it anywhere....

[@bubbleman441]

This was a very helpful video. I noticed some of the mic produced as slight hiss such as the Shure SM57. I'm not sure if this was the mic itself or electromagnetic interference with the cables, etc.

[@Michael-j7s5r]

Awesome video

[@AdamMaalouf]

Thanks David!

[@DavidKuckhermann]

Always a pleasure Adam :)

[@iveno_]

David vielen dank, super hilfreiches videos. Deine schlagvertichkeit mit deinen haenden laest mich immer sprachlos und sagt mir "Kauf seine video tutorials" jedoch heute heute wollte ich rausfinden welche distanz ich mit meinem Shure57mic haben sollte. Sehe in deinem video nicht wirklich wie weit du die mics von den pans weg hast, wenn du was dazu sagen kannst waere super. VIELEN DANK!

[@iveno_]

@@DavidKuckhermann subba danke, nur ein hang. Fals du mal in Vancouver bist bitte meld dich, lg Iven

[@Bigskylightmusic]

THANK YOU many times over. What a resource.

[@AdrianHogstrom]

Thank you so much @David , really helpful! Thoughts on nadha brama?

[@bigdaddyjoblivion]

How far were the mics away from the hardpan?

[@escargoux]

Are the mics connected to a computer, or is the sound we hear coming out of a speaker/amp? if so, which? any preamps?

[@ded9494]

Very interesting David, thanks for this well made comparison. Top 3 = TLM103, R121 and MK12. Have you ever recorded with a stereo couple? ORTF CMC6MK4 would be great with a surface PZM or condenser surface mic for bass emphasis. Or even two BK omni to feel inside the scene... I'm really in love with your play and inspiration, you are a great musician !

[@archaliance]

which do you use? Im looking for the stereo coupling style also

[@ded9494]

@@archaliance shorps

[@w.gulikers2544]

Thanks! Great video

[@peterarturs]

Thanks !!!!!

[@Nadayana]

Has anyone used the Oktava with supercardioid capsule in live applications?

[@maximeheberttalbot4505]

I’m wondering the same! You’re my favorite handpan player btw 😊

[@Nadayana]

@@maximeheberttalbot4505 ❤ I went for pick-ups and effects in live eventually 😎

[@maximeheberttalbot4505]

@@Nadayana ohhhhh!!! May I ask which ones? :) I wonder if it would work on my Ravs! 😊 I own a ton of mics, and I kinda like the akg411p on my ravs, but no matter which interface or mixer I use I get a ground loop / bassy noise 😕

[@Nadayana]

@@maximeheberttalbot4505 i got great results with Ensoul. I am trying to make a review soon. K K big twin will work as well. The main thing is good eq and a clean amp

[@maximeheberttalbot4505]

@@Nadayana Thanks a lot for answering, 🥰 can’t wait to listen to your new album! I own a spiritual/metaphysical shop in my town, and I listen to ‘Nine’ on repeat haha I just released my first album! It was a lot of work (did absolutely everything myself) but I’m really proud. Stay true to who you are, you’re creating way more than music and it is absolutely beautiful (sorry for my English btw haha)

[@debbiefier1401]

great very helpful video - thank you!

[@ManaSteel]

i like most the OCTAVA Mk12 and the SENNHEISER MD-441

[@Tungil90]

Thanks for this awesome Video!! :)

[@francescob9645]

Great video thanks , what is your opinion about playing on stage , wich mic would you use to avoid feedback ? Thanks

[@markneumann5975]

Eine schöne Zusammenstellung. Vielen Dank! Ich habe eine Frage: wenn ich eine Handpan (ohne sie aufnehmen zu wollen) einfach verstärken möchte (mit Micro, Vorverstärker und Akustikverstärker) geht das auch mit einem einzigen Micro (z.B. dem Rode NT5 S)? Oder braucht man immer ein Paar, weil der Klang sonst nicht eingefangen wird?

[@robbe4711]

That Rode NT 5 sound good for the small price tag.

[@thejohnnydwork]

Thank you!

[@MiguelExhale]

OMG this thing is amazing. Is there any hand drum better than this?

[@Oboe313allday]

Please I'm dying to get a hang from anywhere for decent price, is there any place to buy one? I love the Melody you're playing as well.

[@justgomywayst]

write to me if you like on [e-mail] about your question where to find a hang

[@alexr2146]

great sound? are you sure?

[@justgomywayst]

ask Eckhard and give him greatings from me Good luck Tobias www.ecs-steeldrums.de

[@alexr2146]

try to watch Sohung videos, Omana or Sibiria handpan- maybe you'll see difference of sound quality with Db

[@justgomywayst]

adress i send you make awesome stuff

[@michaelhandpan9675]

Not easy a difference to hear! Why you bring no simple example USB microphones? Blue Yeti USB microphone is an excellent, no noise, about 140 euros.