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  1. RØDE has just released a tiny audio interface that will allow you to use just about any mic terminated in a 3.5mm jack. https://rode.com/interfaces-and-mixers/ai-micro?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=EDM - AI-Micro launch&utm_content=EDM - AI-Micro launch+CID_55372acfbca4199d66959d551cbf974b&utm_source=eBlast Campaign Monitor&utm_term=CHECK IT OUT#buy_now_links

    Lightening cable is included but it is not restricted to Lightening. It came out a day or two ago so I obviously haven't tried it.

    The Shure Motiv MV88 is a good and flexible mid/side plug-in microphone I have used and can recommend. Ryoichi Sakamoto used it for sampling sounds for his 2017 album "async".

    https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv88

  2. 10 hours ago, Jeremtools said:

    Yes his is The nex step ! A little spdr to replace the iPhone !

     

    17 hours ago, henrimic said:

    You are absolutely right. With AES input and TC included, it’s the perfect combo for a really light, no compromise recoding system. 


    If going that route, it may be worth reading the SPDR thread first. There are some observations that may or may not be of interest depending on intended use: 

     

  3. 24 minutes ago, JavierCarles said:

     

    Very nice, Niels! they actually look alike.

    How old is it? And it has never had any rattle/noise inside?

     

    This is very old. I bought it from an amateur recordist, who in turn bought it used from a religious film production company in the early 80's (I have the receipt).

    I read somewhere that the 416 T-powered version was only produced a short period after the the 416 replaced the MKH 415 - I think the 415 were all T powered  - although many were converted to p48 later.

    There was a lot of T recording equipment in circulation back in the 70's thus still a demand for T powered mics when the 416 was introduced.

    I don't know when it was converted to P48, but it was done before it came into possession of the previous owner - So my guess is late 70's. The mic actually included the parts required to reverse the mic to T power again.

    It still sounds sweet, and there has never been any rattle or noise that I have been aware of.

  4. 22 hours ago, BogdanMecea said:

    The only 2 things that don't convince me are: the finish paint is pretty fine (it's hard to feel the texture of the paint), and if I shake the mic a bit I can hear/feel like there are some parts inside that are moving slightly.

    Well, it looks well used, perhaps even slightly abused - which may explain both that the paint is worn smooth and something rattles. The electronic board looks genuine, no faker would go through the trouble of copying the innards in such detail.

  5. 2 hours ago, Jim Rillie said:

    Not my experience. Eneloop Pro and Ladda compare very favourably, and the Ladda covering doesn't seem to crack as much at the edges as the Eneloop Pro. I also always use slow charge on all rechargeables.

    +1

    I have been quite happy with the AA Ladda 2450 for more than a year now, and while I can't claim to have done any structured testing, I haven't noticed any variance.

  6. 14 hours ago, Rick Reineke said:

    The Shure SM58 and Beta 58 need no lifetime warranty. They are inherently indestructible.  I know this for fact, I played and worked at the Manhattan (NYC) New Wave and Punk nightclubs (CBGB, Max's Kansas City, Gildersleeves, ect.) The SM58 vocal mics were heavily beat on. Most of grills were no longer anywheres near round.

    Agree. Only time can tell if the M1 is equally rugged. I imagine that was the reason why the RØDE marketing team decided to make this the only lifetime warranty mic in their lineup.

    Anyway - these are all relatively inexpensive microphones and it wouldn't break the bank to buy the candidates and decide from there - and sell off the leftovers at a modest loss.

  7. I try to avoid buying products produced in contries aggressively suppressing the voice and rights of its people. Products may come at a fraction of the cost in $, but not in human cost.

    Regretfully I can't apply this in all areas, but when it comes to microphones there are plenty of alternatives.

  8. 1 hour ago, Mattias Larsen said:

    On paper it looks impressive. Watson Wu did a shout out for its sound quality too. 

     

    With all due respect for Watson Wu and all the others that gets freebies and pre-launch loaners. Have you ever heard them talk bad of whatever they received? They know very well that if they do, they will loose their privilege. 

    With that said, I think highly of Røde and what they do for the customer segment they serve. I love the fact that they make their stuff in Australia and still strike a favorable balance between price and quality.

  9. 8 hours ago, Paul Isaacs said:

     

    Please let me know the exact model of SD cards have you experienced this with so that we can evaluate. Our Sound Devices approved SD SAM card works very well @192 kHz, 24-bit or 32-bit float, as well as many other cards we have tried. 

     

    Thx

     

    Paul, The good people at TapersSection.com are reporting the same problem and are documenting the results in a detailed format in this thread: http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=191314.0 

     

    cheers

    Niels

  10. On 6/20/2019 at 3:36 PM, Jeff Wexler said:

    I tried to record quite a few plants when I worked on the movie "The Secret Life of Plants"  ---  never seemed to be able to get much out of them sound-wise. I did have a good time talking to them, however, and there actually were quite a few interesting things revealed to me about the plant world.

     

    Stevie Wonder's "Come back as a flower" is one of my favourite songs! And I didn't even know it was from soundtrack! You made my weekend! Thanks. 

  11. 3 hours ago, Kisaha said:

    I do not understand all this negativity about the 416. For the price, it is still unbeatable in Europe. It had never failed me, and I usually go 416/70 for exteriors, rather than 60/70.

     

     

    People tend to cheer for their own horse, and like to sing in a choir. Another day another choir will sing the praise of 416.

  12. 15 hours ago, tourtelot said:

     

    ...The thing about buying expensive, well regarded mics is that when you decide you like something better, you can get your money back on the ones you don't love any more.  Always buy the absolute best microphone you can afford; the good ones don't lose their value.....

    Yes and no. While I see your point, it may hold true for % not actual $ -which is what matters to many: 

    In the case of the Oktava Movie Set and the MKH50, the price is 185€ and 1545€ respectively (at Thomann.de). even if you can resell the used Oktava at only 40% of its new price you will still be out far less than if you manage to resell the MKH50 at 80% of new price (which would be the absolute max I would personally pay for a mint product without warranty).

    If you end up disliking the Oktava and buy the MKH50 you'd loose 111€ - compared to going for the MKH50 directly.

    If you go directly for the MKH50 and dislike it, you'd loose 309€

    The dynamics on the second hand market is different, of course. However, it requires that you are able to comfortably navigate it - otherwise it may be very costly for you.

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