inspire Posted June 19 Report Share Posted June 19 I went to watch a drag race for cars and motorcycles, and here are some examples: https://youtu.be/C-ZEK9VcmXc?si=oCkZvgpBTOnILo6w https://youtu.be/cJu01ousADA?si=fxrZcn8De7UzyvEX https://youtu.be/Pbm3cpi35pE?si=fZss5liySkDzy3kh The sound there is very loud, and I wondered how to properly record such an event. The SPL is around 98 dBA or maybe even higher. So, my question is, what kind of microphone would you recommend for recording such an event? I was thinking that perhaps a bass drum microphone would be suitable for this purpose? Here are some examples Microphones for Bass Drum: Shure Beta 52A Sennheiser E 602 II AKG D 112 MKII Audix D6 Lewitt DTP 340 REX I have no personal experience with these, what are your opinions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inspire Posted June 20 Author Report Share Posted June 20 Here are three more recordings that I made using the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Voice Memos: https://freesound.org/people/inspire153/ I just had a thought that when recording something like this, it might be a good idea to use multiple microphones, one of which would be the Microphones for Bass Drum that I suggested to capture the proper low rumble. And another microphone as well, but I'm not exactly sure which one yet, probably a dynamic one? So as not to damage the ultra-thin membrane of a condenser microphone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inspire Posted June 21 Author Report Share Posted June 21 I went to shops today and the choice is Shure SM57 & AUDIX D6. These two I try to put as possible in the same place, then can sum up, I think. SM57, I'm directing to the path where the accelerating car is going after start and Audix D6 will be directed to the starting point. With this we can end this topic. Maybe shotgun would be good, but I am afraid of this gentle membrane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldsound Posted June 21 Report Share Posted June 21 I would reach for a high SPL shotgun mic in this situation. The new DPA 2017 has a maximum SPL peak rating of 143 dB for example, should be able to handle this environment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inspire Posted June 25 Author Report Share Posted June 25 Thank you, good idea! I have a Schoeps MiniCMIT, which has a maximum sound pressure level of 130 dB. I wouldn't dare point it directly at the start, but along the road it should be fine. I was thinking of something like what I’m adding in the picture. One shotgun mic directed along the road where the car accelerates and another, with a high SPL shotgun mic directed at the start. These two could be mixed together afterwards, and in post-production, the exact right balance can be chosen. Maybe I could also point the AUDIX D6 at the start, although I'm not sure if that would be better. Anyway, I don't have either, but it's a reason to consider whether to buy the AUDIX D6 or the DPA 2017. In any case, it's a good suggestion, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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