Re: [microsound] lav shootout

[Rob Danielson <type@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

>Aaron Ximm said:
>>On my to-do list, still, a shootout between my various sets: WL183s, DPA
>>1060s, Soundman OKMs, Sonic Studios DSM-6S/EHs, old radio shack 33-3038s,
>>a pair of entry level Core Sound binaurals I have with electret
>>capsules...

Kim said:

>be interesting to include the Reactive Sounds Auris mic which uses 
>Panasonic WM-61 capsules...
>http://www.reactivesounds.com/am2.php

This test compares 183's,WM-61A's and a Rode NT-4:

http://www.uwm.edu/~type/Mic%20Preamps/WR-183_WM-61A_NT-4%5e.mov

The record level is set like it would be for rural, daytime ambience. 
I'm sure your Auris 61's are better matched than my DIY WM-61A's! 
(The test is a bit confusing. Adjust the playback level to something 
more like room tone. You're hearing recorded room tone with two 
clocks in my Milwaukee studio in the middle of the night.)

This one has a noise jump comparing the NT1A condensers to the WL-183's.
http://www.uwm.edu/~type/Mic%20Preamps/RollsPB224-%3eHiMDMicPreIMA.mov


Kim said:
>most lavs have that bump in the high end in order to be able to 
>record dialog better when hidden under clothing...not sure this sort 
>of coloration is good for location recording...?

The boost in the frequency response between 8 and 10K probably helps. 
I use parametric EQ to "drill" out some of the extra zizz and the top 
octaves don't usually require any roll-off.  Rob D,