Today i review the Shure 565SD, a classic handheld dynamic. This offers acardioid pattern and a very bright treble range which gives you a clearer sound than many other handheld dynamics when you're right on top of it. At a distance I think the boost can be a bit much and sound sibilant and sharp, but for it's designed use case it makes a lot of sense.
Additional Mic Tests: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4Yw-Kx3W0E
Additional Guitar Sample: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhE7hhZ_u78
RECORDING SETTINGS:
Interface: Focsurite Scarlett 18i20 2nd Gen
Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz
Gain: ~5:00
Boosted in Post: +8dB
SPECS:
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Freq Response : 50Hz - 15khz
Sensitivity: -56dB
Impedance: 250-ohms
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00:00 - Intro / Setup
00:21 - What’s in the Box
00:36 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:00 - Specifications
01:12 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
01:28 - Plosive Test
01:49 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:10 - Background Noise Test
02:22- Untreated Room Test
02:41 - Shock Rejection Test
03:00 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
03:12 - Handling Noise Rejection Test
03:30 - Cup the Mic Test
04:05 - Behringer XM8500 Comparison
04:25 - Shure SM58 Comparison
04:47 - Sennheiser E835 Comparison
05:09 - sE Electronics V7 Comparison
05:35 - AKG D5 Comparison
05:59 - Shure Beta 58a Comparison
06:20 - Mojave MA-D Comparison
06:47 - Earthworks SR117 Comparison
07:18 - Shure Beta 87A Comparison
07:45 - Neumann KMS105 Comparison
08:15 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
08:47 - Music Test
10:12 - Pros & Cons
11:06 - Overall Thoughts
12:48 - Recommendation