instablaster...

Yep. This guy really knows what he's singing about!

Exsacly, Anton, Should be paid millions by all mic companies, He sets the bar high for mic testing ..the best..thx buddy...

Yes, he makes me very envious indeed.

Glad it was helpful!

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you kindly!

Thanks very much.

It actually pains me to acknowledge that, but you are very welcome. I found myself saying, "Yep, yep, yep. 'Bout the 3rd yep it hit me "This guy is the Microphone Whisperer" And thus you will be referred to from this moment on. "So let it be written" Pete Leoni (-:

My pleasure!!

Glad you enjoyed it!

I appreciate that!

Thanks! 😃

Glad it was helpful!

Interesting info, thanks. I like your term 'resistance' it's a good description.

@@AntonBrowne I wonder how much the microphone preamps play a role in how a microphone feels while singing.

Thank you kindly!

Indeed!

Glad you get some fun, I love it all too.

For a less much money, You could have a Mic boost to have great results with cardioid mics. (Durham, cloud lifter and Radial MC Boost great choices). Cheers and keep on rock !

Did you find the answer? I've often wondered this lol

@@orangemaniabrother2232 No, I ne er got the answer. I ended up buying the e935 dynamic and have loved it. Been using it for 3 years but last week picked up the Synco D2 and it is amazing. The sound is phenomenal and the rejection is stellar.

It's actually a pencil/pen case. Neoprene, I believe.

YAVIAH if you had a cockney accent you’d shut up

Thanks, I hope you find the videos useful.

No, they didn't get back and thanks for reminding me. I have another two mics (condensers) which seem noisy, so I'll do a video on them to see whether people think they're acceptable or not. I can then send the video to the companies and see if I can get them fixed/replaced without charge, as they are hardly used.

Couple of things here, firstly not all phantom power is created equally. It's possible that the 48v on your mixer is an issue. Ideally you want the input signal hitting somewhere up in the vicinity of - 12db for a lead vocal with your mix fader sitting at 0. From there you may need to pull it back a bit or push it up a tiny bit depending on the program material you're working with. My 965 usually only needs between 19-23 dB of input gain. Back to the phantom power though, on budget mixers the on board phantom power can vary greatly, there aren't many that can supply enough power to multiple channels using phantom power. An external phantom power with cleaner and more available power will solve this, they aren't expensive but they can be. My first suspect would be the mixer phantom power, less likely it's the microphone. The last thing you want to check is that the cable you use is of a decent quality. Cost effective cables can be fine for alot of jobs but some are also less able to handle the demands of a phantom powered device. On the mic, check that your - 10db pad is disengaged, you'll find it by unscrewing the mic capsule head Best of luck with it mate ✌️🎶🎶

@@gmichaelhall Thank You Michael for your reply! I really appreciate it. Definitely I can try the external phantom power. The weird part is the mic is acting the same characteristics on all 4 different mixers! Profx16v2 profx8v2 profx10v3 and the Behringer. The -10dB pad was switched on but did not improve a bit. In your review, did you use the external phantom power or the built in? Hopefully it’s not the issue with the mic. Best!

The - 10db cut should only be engaged if close to or micing extremely loud sources, probably not necessary for and spoken or most singing styles. I use a different mixer for live, the mackie stuff is very different from my own, it's not gear I would use. I can first hand recommend the Radial Engineering StageBug phantom power supply. But first, take your mic to a pro audio store and ask if you can test it thru different set-ups. Sorry you're having difficulties with your setup, it can be very frustrating!

The e965 is a condenser mic (very good) and requires a phantom power supply to operate. Most desks have this but you can buy just a supply such as this: www.gear4music.com/Recording-and-Computers/SubZero-Phantom-Power-Supply/1RLW you will then need and XLR to mini jack cable to go into your camcorder. Depending on what you're doing, you may be better off - less fuss, cables and no need for nearby mains power - with this, or similar. www.gear4music.com/PA-DJ-and-Lighting/Rode-VideoMic-R-Shotgun-Condenser-Microphone-with-Rycote-Suspension/SE1

@@AntonBrowne Thankyou Browne

Hi, thanks for your comment. Sennheiser kind of dwindled on that front, sadly. I notice their lesser 865 has a similar issue so maybe it's a 'characteristic'. Having said that, I don't notice the hum unless I'm listening for it on headphones so really, don't worry about it. It is a lovely old/new school top quality mic and a student has bought one despite the cost.

Thanks very much for your reply. I continue to weigh between the E965 and the AE5400. Your comment regarding the non consequence of the low level hum is helpful. I suppose it might matter a little more if the E965 were to be used for recording vs live which is what I’ll be using it for.

I ended up getting the e965. There is no opportunity to actually try the E965 or the AT5400 in a store so I opted for this Sennheiser. I should receive it by the end of the week. Thanks again for your thorough review.

My friend has the AE5400 and I am going to be very honest with you that both are incomparable. e965 is a mic in heaven lol! AE5400 is fine but e965 is the killer! I have an e965, you will not regret getting it.

I'm afraid I don't know but I bet Sennheiser does.

@@AntonBrowne , Thanks

Sennheiser e965 is best of those I have.

@@AntonBrowne And I wanted a microphone that wasn't so serious so it wouldn't sound tangled up 

I understand your point, but I would tend to use the mixer to do the mix!

@@AntonBrowne same. I wouldn't buy this mic personally I have the sennheiser e935 and ' it's sweet enough' 🙂

Yup.

@@AntonBrowne Thank you.

+1 for the e945. That is all I use for stage vocals is the e945. Love that mic.

There’s a lot of differences between 945 and 965 ?

I’ve been looking at the m80 for some time, what would be some pros and cons?

Who taught you to check the mic? - আগ্রহ, পরীক্ষা, ব্যবহার এবং অধ্যয়নের বছরগুলি। - Years of interest, experimentation, use and study.

Bonjour, merci pour votre commentaire. D'après ce que vous dites, je commencerais par essayer le Neumann KMS 105 - cher mais assez courant, donc un magasin peut en avoir un à essayer. Vous pouvez regarder le Earthworks SR314 - encore plus cher et pas si commun, donc peut-être difficile à essayer... aussi, si vous produisez beaucoup de pops/plosives, cela peut être délicat. Il y a tellement, tellement, tellement de micros, je dirais qu'il faut essayer avant d'acheter si possible. J'ai un problème similaire en sélectionnant de nouveaux haut-parleurs pour mon ampli de guitare en ce moment. Une sélection déconcertante et je n'ai aucune idée de la façon dont ils sonneront dans mon ampli particulier. C'est pire que les micros car je dois les monter, ce qui prend du temps et... marque la finition/surface, donc je ne peux pas les renvoyer ! Bonne chance monsieur.

@@AntonBrowne Merci beaucoup Anton vous êtes au top 👌