About this episode
In this episode, Bandrew Scott reviews the sE Electronics 6160 shotgun microphone, discussing its specifications and conducting various audio tests.
RECORDING SETTINGS: Interface: Focsurite Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz Gain: 27dB Boosted in Post: +12dB SPECS: Polar Pattern: Supercardioid Freq Response : 20Hz - 20khz Sensitivity: -32dBV Max SPL: 157dB (with 20dB Pad) Self Noise: 13 dB(A) Impedance: 110 Ohms Buy the sE 6160 (Affiliate Link) Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/6160 Thomann: https://thmn.to/thoprod/619575 Buy the Focusrite 18i20 4th Gen - (Affiliate Links) Amazon: https://geni.us/18i204th Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/18i204th Thomann: https://thmn.to/thoprod/596531 NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below. 00:00 - Intro / Setup 00:22 - What’s in the Box 00:45 - Build Quality / Walkthrough 01:30 - Specifications 01:45 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation) 02:08 - Plosive Test 02:28 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test 02:53 - Background Noise Test 03:13 - Untreated Room Test 03:33 - Shock Rejection Test 03:57 - Mic Resonance Tap Test 04:12 - High Pass Filter Demo 05:04 - Pad Demo 05:25 - Foam Windscreen Demo 06:25 - Audio Technica AT875R Comparison 06:48 - Audio Technica AT8035 Comparison…
People in this episode
Host: Bandrew Scott
Topics covered
- microphone review
- audio testing
- recording equipment
- sound quality
- audio comparisons
Keywords
- sE Electronics 6160
- microphone review
- audio tests
- Focsurite Scarlett 18i20
- sound quality
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Sweetwater, Thomann
Products: sE Electronics 6160, Focsurite Scarlett 18i20, Audio Technica AT875R, Audio Technica AT8035, Deity Smic 2, Rode NTG5, Roge NTG3, Sennheiser MKH416, sE Electronics SE8, Shure SM81
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Podcastage podcast page.