I just purchased an H5. I had an H4n pro for about two days and decided to upgrade to the H5 primarily for the analog dials to adjust recording levels. I was surprised to find out the XY Mics on the H5 don’t seem as efficient as the XY mics of the H4n pro. I need to set it at about recording level eight or nine while speaking only 5 to 6 inches away from the sponge windscreen. This is a much higher recording level than what was required with the XY mics on the H4npro. Has anyone had a similar experience with their H5? I’m wondering if I have a defective XYH-5 mic capsule.
Below are some observed dB levels. I had the sponge wind screen on the mics and held the recorder pointed at my mouth at a distance of about 6”. I spoke in a normal tone of voice.
Level 7: -18dB
Level 8: -17
Level 9: -13
For comparison, my Movo LV4-O lav mic only requires a level of about 5.5 on input#1 to reach -12dB when clipped to my collar about 5” below my chin.
I’m a complete noob, so my apologies in advance if any of the above makes no sense.
Below are some observed dB levels. I had the sponge wind screen on the mics and held the recorder pointed at my mouth at a distance of about 6”. I spoke in a normal tone of voice.
Level 7: -18dB
Level 8: -17
Level 9: -13
For comparison, my Movo LV4-O lav mic only requires a level of about 5.5 on input#1 to reach -12dB when clipped to my collar about 5” below my chin.
I’m a complete noob, so my apologies in advance if any of the above makes no sense.