Stop using Shotgun Mics for your Interviews - Sennheiser e 614 Review

[@JoshuaKrell]

I also use small diaphragm mics as well over shotguns!

[@JasonPischke]

Any particular one you like?!

[@marclattoni1959]

Clear concise descriptions and analysis. I had used an NTG2 but, for the reasons you describe, a few years back I switched to dual NT5s into a MixPre 3 II for two person interviews.

[@JasonPischke]

Appreciate that!! Went back and forth between the e614 and the NT5 back for a while before settling on the Sennheiser. I do like that Rode sells a matched pair for the NT5 ensuring both mic’s sound the same. Great to hear you have been enjoying them!

[@TheSavageBountyHunter]

Are they good for music/vocal

[@JasonPischke]

They are, the Sennheiser specifically has a high SPL handling so it can be used with strings, woodwinds, percussions, etc without distorting and also has a very wide frequency response for vocals and other instruments.

[@paulbradshawguitar]

i also switched to a small diaphragm condenser mic a few months ago , from a shotgun MKE600h to an SE SE8 , I was getting the sorts of issues you described and occasional weird phasey/verb issues as well as directional problems it would also be my style of mic/recommendation if people are looking for a small overhead mic for youtube/indoor style stuff

[@JasonPischke]

The SE8 is another great option in the $200-$300 price range. KZbin videos is going to be the primary use of this mic for myself, I feel like with most people filming in spare rooms or smaller spaces, having a mic that isn’t going to pick up all of that reflected sounds is huge!

[@paulbradshawguitar]

@@JasonPischke absolutely, i think it's one of the things were if you have the tools to do post production you can deal with it, (whether or not it really puts you off or not is another matter 😄but dealing with things at the source is always ideal kudos on the lighting/video quality otherwise, looks and sounds incredible 🙌

[@JasonPischke]

@@paulbradshawguitar Appreciate that! Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment!!