I am going to have to try the DPA mics then.. Happy to have a listen.. Might be
a while before I buy some though..
--- In "jtudor2005" <> wrote:
>
> Whilst the DPA has 2dB more self noise, the sensitivity is just over three
> times that of the Rode M3. (20mV/Pa v 6.3mV/Pa) So in order to get the same
> input level, the DPA can be run at a lower gain setting. Hence the 'quieter'
> sounding recording.
>
> So it needs to be compared in context.
>
>
>
> --- In "sounds.images" <sounds.images@>
> wrote:
> >
> >
> > I did, I care fully glossed over it! Jez pointed out similar to me in his
> > reply, I have heard some quite noisy recordings with the 4060s and was
> > surprised considering their price point.. My eBay Lavs seem quieter!
> >
> > Need to have some clam weather to truly test these Rode mics and will keep
> > everyone updated with my findings.
> >
> > Thanks for the replies and pointers.
> >
> > Simon.
> >
> >
> > --- In Dan Dugan <dan@> wrote:
> > >
> > > > I would (carefully !) take issue with the comment about self noise of
> > > > 17db not being good enough for nature work as most of the mics that
> > > > offer truly stunning recordings in the field have self noise of around
> > > > this or even higher (such as the DPA4060's).
> > >
> > > In terms of fidelity I agree with you completely. It all depends on the
> > > scene. In quiet forest or desert soundscapes 17dBA mic self-noise will be
> > > the noise floor of the recording. In these cases quieter mics will be
> > > better.
> > >
> > > -Dan
> > >
> >
>
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