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Title: Comp: Microtech Gefell Nbob actives/PFA vs MV400x bodies
Post by: Gordon on July 29, 2025, 04:58:51 PM

https://bit.ly/4obiPj1


Nbob actives/PFA vs MV400x bodies

Source ? Microtech Gefell M21 (dina) > Nbob actives > Naiant PFA  > Sound Devices MixPre-6 II @ 32/48

Source ? Microtech Gefell MV400x/M21 (dina) > Sound Devices MixPre-6 II @ 32/48

Both sets of mics on same stand using a vark bar inches apart (not blocking each other) approx 11.25' & 11.5' high roc in OTS

The gain was raised just below 0 and matched on both sources as best I could.  MBIT+ dither from 32bit to 24bit.  Gain and dither done with iZotope RX 11. No other editing was done.

Foobar users install ABX Comparator

https://www.foobar2000.org/components/view/foo_abx

Once installed load the 2 files you want to A/B, right click > utilities > ABX tracks.  Hit OK, you can then toggle between both files.


Post your thoughts and PM me for the answer!

Title: Re: Comp: Microtech Gefell Nbob actives/PFA vs MV400x bodies
Post by: jbell on July 30, 2025, 02:51:34 PM

Both sound great!  I'm not hearing a big difference.  Need to break out the cans.

Title: Re: Comp: Microtech Gefell Nbob actives/PFA vs MV400x bodies
Post by: papabliss on July 30, 2025, 05:55:43 PM

Both sound very good. I prefer A. It is a little fuller.

Title: Re: Comp: Microtech Gefell Nbob actives/PFA vs MV400x bodies
Post by: Billy Mumphrey on August 04, 2025, 12:57:57 AM

Finally listened to this. Both sound good, very similiar, but it seems all the B samples have a bit more high end and presence. A little more hyped. A subtle difference but my ears notice it. I think I prefer A.

Title: Re: Comp: Microtech Gefell Nbob actives/PFA vs MV400x bodies
Post by: tonyd on August 28, 2025, 02:21:45 AM

Both sound great. As mentioned, I hear a higher end presence in B, which I like. Tomorrow I am going to listen a bit closer.