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Today i review the Miketek MK300, a relatively affordable multi pattern condenser mic with a -10dB pad and 100hz high pass filter. I would classify this mic as a bright and clear sounding mic with a pretty heavy focus on a treble and air focus while still exhibiting good bass extension.
RECORDING SETTINGS:
Interface: Focsurite Scarlett 18i20 2nd Gen
Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz
Gain: ~12:00
Boosted in Post: +7dB
SPECS:
Polar Pattern: Cardioid, Figure-8, Omni
Freq Response : 20Hz - 20khz
Sensitivity: -35dB
Self Noise: 15B
Max SPL: 137dB
HPF: 100Hz (12dB/oct)
Buy the Miktek MK300 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/mk300
Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/mk300
Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rd
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Thomann: https://www.thomann.de/intl/focusrite_scarlett_2i2_3rd_gen.htm?offid=1&affid=2060
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00:00 - Intro / Setup
00:20 - What’s in the Box
00:43 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:11 - Specifications
01:25 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:12 - Plosive Test
02:23 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:40 - Background Noise Test
02:55 - Untreated Room Test
03:14 - Shock Rejection Test
03:33 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
03:47 - High Pass Filter Test
04:10 - Pad Test
04:39 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison
05:01 - sE Electronics X1a Comparison
05:22 - AKG P220 Comparison
05:45 - Neat King Bee v2 Comparison
06:09 - Earthworks Sr117 Comparison
06:39 - Rode NT1 5th Gen Comparison
07:01 - Lewitt LCT440 Comparison
07:23 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
07:50 - Music Test
10:06 - Pros & Cons
11:18 - Overall Thoughts
12:46 - Recommendation