--- In peter lenaerts <> wrote:
> I love the rig you built. Amazing.
> I am wondering though: don't you think the MX391 is really noisy? Or are you
> not bothered by that?
Hi Peter
Thanks for your comments.
Looking at Rob Danielson's mic noise/sensitivity chart
https://pantherfile.uwm.edu/type/www/audio-reports/MicSpecCharts/MicNoiseSensv01.htm
The MX391 (Shure WL183) at 22dB(A) is noisier than the NT4, 16dB(A). Maybe the
difference is masked when mounting of the MX391 on the small boundary plates.
To my aged ears I find little difference, maybe the MX391 even sounds a little
less hissier than the NT4.
Most of my recording is in areas that have a fairly high background noise so
mic self noise is probably less important to me than those who can enjoy
quieter soundscapes.
The following clip is a comparison of the AT3032, 8 dB(A), with the MX391.
Both sets of mics are in identical head spaced boundary rigs.
http://soundcloud.com/g0sbw/at3032-mx391-dawn-chorus
Again, to my ears not a lot of difference.
Cheers, TomR
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