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Re: Impressed!

Subject: Re: Impressed!
From: "sounds.images" sounds.images
Date: Sun Feb 24, 2013 11:45 pm ((PST))
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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