I teamed up with my brother Simone / sselvatico and compared 3 widely used small diaphragm condenser microphones. The results were somehow shocking to us!
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@danielrabbit38993 жыл бұрын
Thanks, perfect selection of mics!
@hortosoniclab38513 жыл бұрын
🙏
@anonymusum3 жыл бұрын
Great comparison - thanks!
@EarlyMist2 жыл бұрын
I'm really surprised by the NT5. I have the MC930s here and was pleasantly surprised by their honest clarity to a point but the km 84s and Km184s I dont have/can't afford now... always seem to flatter the source everytime I hear them...in the best way possible most of the time, 80% of the time.
@sselvatico3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic!! I’m amazed to see how little differences there are between the mics and also how the classic akg always produce a balanced sound in every occasion.
@dummy00000003 жыл бұрын
I think it was best on a mando. Everything else sounded more scratchy and too bright.
@sselvatico3 жыл бұрын
@@dummy0000000 Which one did you prefer on Mandolin?
@dummy00000003 жыл бұрын
@@sselvatico I mean 414 was best on mandolin
@sselvatico3 жыл бұрын
@@dummy0000000 I liked it too for the mandolin and agree it seems to tame the harshness. I personally liked the mc930 too for that specific application as it seems to enhance the high frequencies in a nice way.... would be interesting trying using both?
@dummy00000003 жыл бұрын
@@sselvatico I actually own a pair of 930's. To be honest with you, I like those more on percussion than acoustic stuff. They seem to accentuate transients better and your test reflects it. For quiet classical guitar parts I would choose a 930, for strumming 184 would fit better in my opinion. 930 is also a bit bolder (if I use a correct word) sounding mic than the rest of the bunch
@KevinAxtMedia2 жыл бұрын
I use the MC930 paired with an AEA-R84 ribbon mic to record string bass and it's a perfect combo because the MC930 brings out the extra detail that you might lack with just the ribbon alone. But they're all great mics.
@stupendousmusic4190 Жыл бұрын
I was thinking something like this too: a ribbon paired with theMC 930.
@FilippoBuscemi932 жыл бұрын
is therea way to eliminate the huming/distorted sound in the background ? Very nice video, thank you very much
@saxofonistacr20 сағат бұрын
184 makes a difference in clarity, when strummed.
@imslicc12 күн бұрын
what preamp you're using? this sounds really incredible, in a way you don't hear much on youtube.
@tim9house2 жыл бұрын
Nice job 👍
@stupendousmusic4190 Жыл бұрын
I'm surprised at how close these all are.
@mariavejarano17153 жыл бұрын
💥🔥☀️⚡️ so useful!
@pandoraefretum3 жыл бұрын
the differences in sound are small, but the differences in price are not so small
@calmstormambience18752 жыл бұрын
i like the mc930 transparent I have one and happy.
@portwill3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic, just the comparison I was interested in. My favorites are the KM184 and the MC930. I feel like there is a touch more realism with the Neumann but it's hard to tell through KZbin. Is it possible to get the raw files to listen to them side by side? Also, what is your personal opinion on these two mics?
@hortosoniclab38513 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I´ll try to add a download in the description. In part 2 I briefly give my opinion about the mics. Personally I think the KM184 is the most realistic and transparent. The MC930 has a useful lift on the top end which could help with dull instruments. The winner however is the NT5 which is not far from the KM184 in how it captures the sound and for a fraction of the price! I suspect that in a different context the KM184 would show its real value... But as always it all depends on the sound one is looking for and how it fits in a mix :)
@portwill3 жыл бұрын
@@hortosoniclab3851 Thank you! Much appreciated!
@nickgoogle45252 жыл бұрын
@@hortosoniclab3851 Interesting. But when would you choose the KM184 over the 414XLS (if at all)!? The price is not what makes the big difference. If you can afford a pair of 184 you're not far off from the 414 and gain all the different patterns and have an even quieter microphone. So why would one choose the 184 at all?
@howiecampbellmusic11 ай бұрын
Glad you gave your opinion here. True the Rode is much less money, but I'm wondering if it's just my speakers or if the Rode has a bass boost or if the KM 184 has less bass. Big difference in steel vs nylon strings. I thought the Rode was a better fit for steel @@hortosoniclab3851
@amazonpoodles3 жыл бұрын
Was considering buying a MC930. Will be buying the KM184. The others, not bad at all if you can't afford the one that sounds best.
@hortosoniclab38513 жыл бұрын
exactly!
@johnpborden Жыл бұрын
They all sound excellent. From that perspective, the Neumann models are just not worth the extra money.
@scottgentile16632 жыл бұрын
The secret to making a great sounding acoustic guitar recording is to get a great sounding acoustic guitar :)
@dbo45062 жыл бұрын
@_TT_ with the right microphone in front of it. Played by the right player.
@dominik46142 жыл бұрын
With the right moods Emotions and good Food
Жыл бұрын
O Beyer deveria ser a referencia pois é o melhor ;) Neumann é bem equilibrado e o Nt5 mais borrado na porção medio/grave e o Akg é nasal.
@isfp6431 Жыл бұрын
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@G5Hohn3 жыл бұрын
To my ear the km184 crushes all others
@lawrencegreenwood40022 жыл бұрын
DEAD MAN SCORE!
@JustinHeronMusicАй бұрын
Heck yeah!! My reaction precisely!!
@ChangoFrett3 ай бұрын
The Beyer is surprisingly good. The NT5 is a slower mic. It doesn't catch the transients the same way the Neumann or Beyer do. This can be heard during the "strumming" parts on guitar and mandolin where the pick or fingers are dragged across the strings slower than a standard strum. With the Neumann and the Beyer we can clearly hear each pluck and count the notes. The Rode smears a bit during those times and catches the broad picture rather than the individual strokes. It's not a bad mic, at all, but it isn't in the same class when it comes to sensitivity or transient response.
@isfp6431 Жыл бұрын
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@mrddcass65403 жыл бұрын
184s
@bartdumolyn12622 жыл бұрын
What a missed opportunity. Horrible mic placement.