Today i review the Shure Nexadyne 8/C, a handheld dynamic. The mic has a cardioid polar pattern with good off axis coloration, it has a controlled lowend and a dominant upper-mid and treble boost which allows it to sound less muddy when your lips are on the grill. However, when you're farther from the microphone the low cut and high boost can make it sound a bit unappealing. I also found that it didn't do a greatjob at handling noise rejection.
Additional Guitar Sample: https://youtu.be/8Lh8u9k8exI
Additional Mic Tests: https://youtu.be/tBUI3YGK57E
RECORDING SETTINGS:
Interface: Focsurite Scarlett 18i20 2nd Gen
Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz
Gain: ~4:00
Boosted in Post: +6dB
SPECS:
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Freq Response : 50Hz - 20khz
Sensitivity: -54dB
Impedance: 300-ohms
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00:00 - Intro / Setup
00:24 - What’s in the Box
00:42 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:14 - Specifications
01:27 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
01:46 - Plosive Test
02:08 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:28 - Background Noise Test
02:43 - Untreated Room Test
03:01 - Shock Rejection Test
03:17 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
03:30 - Handling Noise Rejection Test
03:47 - Cup the Mic Test
04:20 - Shure SM58 Comparison
04:41 - Sennheiser E835 Comparison
05:01 - sE Electronics V7 Comparison
05:22 - Earthworks SR117 Comparison
05:48 - Telefunken M80 Comparison
06:12 - Electro Voice RE520 Comparison
06:38 - Shure KSM8 Dualdyne Comparison
07:02 - Beyerdynamic M88TG Comparison
07:24 - Neumann KMS105 Comparison
07:57 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
08:40 - Music Test
10:35 - Pros & Cons
11:52 - Overall Thoughts
13:24 - Recommendation