I've been following you guys for several months now. I do a bit of video and audio tapong for a hobby. Nothing stealth like you guys. I have a ZOOM H2 that I have been impressed with and made some good recordings. You are absolutely correct when you guys say mic location is the key.
Anyway, i decided to do some beginner experimenting with some small mics. Could you guys give me an opinion of these specs? My use is for small, easy to setup stereo recording for video camera and simple quick setup for audio recording into a digital recorder other than the Zoom.
These were cheap and I thought that for beginning, I could practice my soldering and mounting skills with them. If you can suggest the next step, please do so.
Specs:
Lot of 10 new high-quality 6 mm x 2.2 mm back-electret condenser microphones (ECMs).
The units come complete with 40 mm (1.5 inch) color-coded leads. They deliver crisp, clear audio in a miniature package, without the need for any tricky soldering.
Specifications:
* Model: Jeou Luen JL-6022C
* Dimensions: 6.0 mm x 2.2 mm (W x H)
* Sensitivity: -44 dB +/- 3 dB
* Output impedance: <2.2 kΩ
* Directivity: Omnidirectional
* Current consumption: <500 µA
* Frequency response: 20-20000 Hz
* Signal to noise ratio: >60 dB
* Nominal operation voltage: 2V
* Max operation voltage: 10V
* Meets or exceeds RoHS standards (i.e., the microphone is free of hazardous substances, such as lead).
* Wire leads have skinned and tinned ends, ready for soldering.
Thanks,
Gary B.