New Microphone?
Added 2018-03-17 19:17:33 +0000 UTCHello my lovelies,
I've been really enjoying my 3Dio- it's everything I'd dreamed it would be and more but I think it's time for another! I have been doing a little research on a new bin-aural microphone to use when I want to spice things up a bit, and now that I've narrowed it down to a few I'd like to hear your thoughts!
The upgraded 3dio will help me a lot because the one I have right now needs a chord that converts an AUX into an XLR, er whatever... and since I've been using it so much that cord is starting to get a little wonky. I recorded for HOURS yesterday to find out that my cord wasn't in that sweet spot of a position and I lost so much audio :(
I'm sure some of you have seen the dummy head microphone before in ASMR. I've always wanted to mess around on one of these, I could use the whole head to make more interesting sounds and visuals- rather than just the ears- it's pretty pricey but definitely something I'd want to save up for if my patrons want to see some videos done with it.
The RODE microphones are just overall awesome. They are so highly rated and loved for both ASMR and various vocal recordings. Ever since I decided to use my voice to add to the world of sound I have dreamed of owning this microphone.
The Zoom H4N Pro is a lot like the tascam but I've read it's a little higher quality. I would like a small portable microphone like this to take on hikes with me this spring and pick up some nature sounds- it is also easily attached to a camera which would make POV ASMR easier for me and isn't all that expensive.
Depending on what you are all thinking I might even get more than one microphone! We shall see, I'm very excited to hear your thoughts and I hope you're having a lovely day!
Comments
Wow this is all very helpful! I would like for the experience to feel as real and intimate as possible and from the points you made and the results of the vote it seems like the dummy head is the best way to go!
AftynRose
2018-03-22 18:49:30 +0000 UTC321/5000 oh and a little tip ... if you use the 3dio .. please do not pick up the microphone and turn it. you have to imagine that it is the head of the listener ... and if you rotate and twist it then that is "unnatural" ... move around the head better ... and not head around you Greetings from Germany
Robert Jentzsch
2018-03-18 23:45:52 +0000 UTCHi .. I'm from Germany and hope you excuse my bad English. But I think there are a few things that you can say about the microphones. I think that many people do not understand how these binaural microphones work .. one often recognizes this by the fact that many are only busy with their ears .. but the ears are not there to play with them. They make the impression that the sound comes from above, from behind or from below ... when you cut off the ears of a human (excuse the metaphor) ..then he hears only left or right ... so the shape of the ears is decisive for directional listening. It is like that every person has different ears. in one the ear canal is longer .. in other shorter ... or even the shape is different. That's why the 3dio works well for some and not for others ... in the worst case the deviations are so big that the sound is heard in the middle of the head and not from behind ... But you can adjust that somewhat by using other in-ear headphones ... depending on how far they go in the ear you can minimize the differences and achieve a better "3d" experience In any case, the dummy head or the 3dio is the best choice for ASMR .. because they have ears When you breathe in my ear and I close my eyes I do not just hear your breathing ... I feel your breath in my hair .. .and one thinks to feel the warmth of the breath. but why ? the illusion is so real for the head .. that it can not be otherwise ... "someone has to stand behind you and breathe in your ear" I've studied sound engineering .. and i know that the Nt1a is one of the worst microphones I know ... you always have it there but no situation where it really fits and sounds good. that it is well rated is because it is cheap and looks high quality. You would also need 2 mirofone to create at least "left-right" ... do not buy it .. you would be disappointed the Zoom H4N Pro is a stereo microphone so it goes at least "left-right" ... these crossover microphones are called X / Y stereophonic ... but the angle is not adjustable which ensures that it does not always work well ... especially if you work with different distances to the microphone (at Asmr probably very often) the B1-E head is very interesting for you .. through the whole head shape, you have a better "3d" effect. because the sound needs a major detour around the head .... which is not the case for the 3dio ... but i don't like this big head...One only sees the head and loses you out of eyes .. and to see you makes it exciting ;-). something different ... I think you do that very well. One of the best asmr in the net. very sensitive ... not too loud .. I have problems falling asleep and and it helps me very much .. I've used up to 2 hours until I fell asleep .. Today I hear you 10 minutes and suddenly the alarm rings, - ) ... Thank-you hope my english was ok .. have to admit that google has helped something XD
Robert Jentzsch
2018-03-18 23:39:50 +0000 UTCIn my case the best ASMR has never required the absolute best mics - presentation and variety is more important. I voted for the dummy head because of the extra accessory that comes with it.
2018-03-18 17:06:09 +0000 UTCDummy head all the way! The best mic!!!!
SonOfSalazar
2018-03-17 19:22:04 +0000 UTC