Phloodpants
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There was some question about the effectiveness of the B1's internal shockmounting, so I've done a few tests.
I only have a V67 to compare it to, which might not actually be the most fair because the V67's bass rolls of sooner than the B1, so it's inherently less prone to noise.
I won't draw any conclusions. Download the files and see for yourself...
B1 (left) vs V67 (right)
B1 (left) vs V67 in shockmount (right)
V67 no shockmount (left) vs V67 in shockmount (right)
The mics are mounted on the same stand with a T adapter. I stomped up to the mics in my socks (hardwood floor) and tapped the mic stand a few times, then stomped in place a bit more.
Now, keep in mind that the B1 is a couple db more sensitive than the V67. (yowza!)
Wish I had a mic with a more similar bass response to the B1. That would be a fairer test but I think this is still useful.
I only have a V67 to compare it to, which might not actually be the most fair because the V67's bass rolls of sooner than the B1, so it's inherently less prone to noise.
I won't draw any conclusions. Download the files and see for yourself...
B1 (left) vs V67 (right)
B1 (left) vs V67 in shockmount (right)
V67 no shockmount (left) vs V67 in shockmount (right)
The mics are mounted on the same stand with a T adapter. I stomped up to the mics in my socks (hardwood floor) and tapped the mic stand a few times, then stomped in place a bit more.
Now, keep in mind that the B1 is a couple db more sensitive than the V67. (yowza!)
Wish I had a mic with a more similar bass response to the B1. That would be a fairer test but I think this is still useful.