Tonight I´ll try to make 2 recordings from the same show with my 2 mics and 2 recorders.
DPA4061+bbox+iriver rockboxed
low-sens sp-cmc-8+bbox+MZ-RH1
If all turns out as supposed to, this will show how these mics sound under the same circumstances.
Remember that an omni mic will always be louder or at least appear to be louder because its omni directional.. And a cardioid will always appear to be lower in volume. The only true way to test sensitivity is not with a music source but a steady 1k you can also use 250hz and 10khz and average them out The test tone source should be no further then 6" from the microphones this eliminates the directionality factor of the microphones. This test is not exactly how I do it but its close enough that you will get an idea. I hope this helps.
Both microphones should be on the same axis when doing this test btw.
Of course I can´t measure my mics professionally.
I just wanted to know which of my 2 mics is less sensitive for setting levels correctly at the show tonight in order to avoid a clipped recording at the beginning
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Now I know I can start using my "DPA-gain-levels" with my cards and the MZ-RH1 as the cards seem to be 3-4dB less sensitive.
expected levels for this show at this venue: (been there many times and recorded many shows yet.)
25 of 30 gain on the MZ-RH1 using line in and a bbox with the low-sens-modded AT943s.
+10 to +15 gain on the dpa4061/bbox/iriver using "safety-clip" for LOWERING levels automatically.
My mics are mounted, I´m ready to record HAHA.
Still 3 1/2 hours until the show begins.....