Today I review the new dynamic mic from Audix PDX520 which is a broadcast dynamic, podcast dynamic, streamer dynamic, or studio dynamic, whatever you want it to be. It has a standard dynamic sensitivity, a darker and smoother sound profile with a slight focus on the mids, and two eq switches to adjust the sound (presence boost & high pass filter).
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RECORDING SETTINGS:
Interface: Focusrite 18i20 4th Gen
Gain: 50dB
Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz
Boosted in Post: +9dB
SPECS:
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Freq Response :40Hz - 16kHz
Sensitivity: ~ -56dBV
Max SPL: 144dB
Impedance 280 ohms
00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:30 - What’s in the Box
00:45 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:21 - Specifications
01:32 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
01:53 - Plosive Test
02:07 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:31 - Background Noise Test
02:44 - Untreated Room Test
03:03 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
03:17 - Shock Rejection Test
03:32 - EQ Switch Demo
04:45 - Intro to Comparison
05:06 - Shure SM58 Comparison
05:23 - sE Electronics V7 Comparison
05:42 - Rode Podmic Comparison
06:00 - Audio Technica AT2040 Comparison
06:21 - Rode Procaster Comparison
06:41 - sE Electronics Dynacaster Comparison
07:05 - Universal Audio SD-1 Comparison
07:33 - Aston Stealth Comparison
07:57 - Audio Technica BP40 Comparison
08:21 - Logitech Blue Sona C omparison
08:47 - Heil PR40 Comparison
09:07 - Shure SM7b Comparison
09:32 - Earthworks Ethos Comparison
09:57 - Electro Voice RE20 Comparsion
10:21 - Shure SM57 Comparison
10:47 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
11:25 - Music Test
12:45 - Pros & Cons
14:05 - Overall Thoughts|
15:44 - Recommendation