Jeremiah Sheets Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Done some searches for the digital version of this mic and not finding a lot from actual user experience. I see quite a bit from users of the 81i, which seems to be fairly positive, but nothing to write home about when compared to other more popular choices. I've used various Neumann microphones in the studio and have had positive experience on all occasions but a couple, but never with the shotgun. I understand some of the benefits and drawbacks of using a microphone with a digital converter specifically built for that system, but would like to hear from users just how much of a real world benefit has been found over the 81i. I'm close to pulling the trigger on a new 4017C, but really trying to consider any other options out there, no matter how unpopular. Anyone here using or have used the 81 D? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bash Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 I have been using 2x 81D's as my main boom Mics for close on 2 years now. I prefer them to my CMITs and Super CMITS. Digital rocks, no induced hum or buzz. 81ds Rock also. Sound just fab. Try them out first. It's a lot of money!!! Kindest, sb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremiah Sheets Posted February 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 Appreciate it! Would love to hear from more users. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremiah Sheets Posted February 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 Do you find situations where the limiter creates distortion or pumping on loud sources? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtzouris Posted November 26, 2016 Report Share Posted November 26, 2016 Bash do you use the DMI-2 interface all the time or are you able to set up the mics the way you want them and then plug in directly to an AES42 input like the one on a Sound Devices 688 (digital gain only)? Also do you want to share your favorite limiter settings and pre-attenuation settings for dialogue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundtrane Posted November 26, 2016 Report Share Posted November 26, 2016 On 2/4/2015 at 0:29 PM, Jeremiah Sheets said: more users. < It's a lot of money!!! > <Also do you want to share your favorite limiter settings and pre-attenuation settings for dialogue?> No. (cause there ain't any such thing) :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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