Thanks, great review. I bought the AT875r months ago, to also use with my F3. But I have a huge issue outside because the gain is super super low using this mic with the F3. I have to boost to hell and back in post to get a reasonable level, which obviously increases noise. Strangely though, I get plenty of gain when plugged into my H6 using the same XLR cable. It's an odd issue and I never found a solution despite spending hours looking online. Have you experienced this on your F3 ?
Thanks for the question and sorry for the delay in response. I don't have that issue with the F3 at all, plenty of gain. Are you using a different cable, maybe? I will do some tests to compare between interfaces and report back.
@@finloslives Thanks. Same cable. Tried a few different cables and same issue., but it's much better on the H6 so it's a bit of a weird issue. F3 works great on all my other mics. As I said, it's mainly an issue using it outside with quieter environments like nature. If I use it close-up it's not that bad but I can't help feeling the sound should be fuller. Sometimes it sounds a bit too "thin" compared to other reviews I've seen.
@@johnnyweissmuller5838 Yeah, it definitely was 100% on. I even tried it with 24v and 48v to see if there was a difference. Tried many times in different scenarios.
Something is amiss here. The intended purpose for this mic is wherever a "shotgun" pattern is needed or beneficial. The comparison mics are all presumably cardioid patterns. So, there are 2 issues: 1. When would a shotgun -- significantly narrowed width -- be preferable. And of available shotgun mics, why this one. Anyway, it could well be that particularly in non-treated rooms at close distance, that this mic will also work quite well (as demonstrated). But the other mics should have a more natural pickup pattern in a good acoustical environment. And the large diaphragm mics compared will be far more versatile with any source requiring pickup lower than 100 Hz.
All mics are compromises in one way or another, and no mic is perfect. The reasons to go for the AT975R (over other shotgun mics) is that this one sounds PRETTY good, is PRETTY versatile, and PRETTY affordable. From the frequency response graph, it looks like it was (mostly) designed for voice while requiring little EQ and doing a somehwhat ok job of reducing things like wind noise and maybe handling noise. So, more a jack-of-most-trades than a master of anything. It might be that he compared this mic to cardioid pattern mics because that is all he had.
These are fair questions. The point of this vid was to explore the hypothetical question of "If I can have only one mic within a limited budget, and it has to fill several different roles, which would be best?" I think the AT875r is the best "do-it-all decently" mic money can buy. Good for camera use, for podcasts, for field work, for interviews in the field. Just a good mic.
I just ordered a used one on Ebay for about US $150 (from a US seller). How do I check that it isn't counterfeit?? Also, any recomendations on a good (but inexpensive) Dead Cat for this mic?
That's a really good questions as this is a commonly counterfeited mic. The first question is if the seller was legit. Also, the prices is fair for a used one, assuming it's in good shape. A real model should be labeled as made in Japan. Did it come with any accessories like it's pouch or mic stand? If so and if they are original, they should both be Audio-Technica branded. Also, hopefully the mic just sounds good. Let me know what you find.
@@finloslives Thanks for the reply. Yes, it did come with the accessories. The pouch seems to be a "simulated" leather pouch (I think it is plastic or a nylon pouch, but has simulated leather "grain." ) It has raised letters saying "audio-technica" on the pouch. The mic holder also has raised letters and a raised logo. On the specs sheet on BandH, it says the weight of the mic is 80grams, and I weighed mine, and it is EXACTLY 80 grams. The only STRANGE thing is that the insert thread adapter for converting 5/8ths thread to 3/8ths is black plastic, while the adapters I normally see appear to be brass. (The 5/8th thread in the mic holder is brass, the adapter to 3/8th inch is black plastic.) However... on the photos for the Amazon listings for the matched pair of mics, the adapter does appear to be black plastic. So maybe the original owner bought the set of TWO mics, and then decided to sell one of them?
I need a mic for very loud weddings up to 110db. Do you think this microphone is good for that? And would there be distortion in very loud environments?
I think this could be used in that environment; but yes, I think in situations of loud cheers, booming DJ, or anything exceeding the mic's max SPL (127db) there is the potential for distortion. If you only reach the 110 you describe, I think this could be a very good mic - especially if you are thinking of using it in tandem with a camera to shoot video.
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Amazing review mate, one of the best I found for this mic! I'm buying this bad boy. Thanks
I am so glad it helped. It's a great all-purpose microphone.
For next reviews: Schoeps mics for indoor interview and for outdoor, with sound devices recorder.
Schoeps is way overrated and I doubt anybody would pick it over this mic in a blind test and
I have not owned a Schoeps, but I will see what I can find.
Thanks, great review. I bought the AT875r months ago, to also use with my F3. But I have a huge issue outside because the gain is super super low using this mic with the F3. I have to boost to hell and back in post to get a reasonable level, which obviously increases noise. Strangely though, I get plenty of gain when plugged into my H6 using the same XLR cable. It's an odd issue and I never found a solution despite spending hours looking online. Have you experienced this on your F3 ?
Thanks for the question and sorry for the delay in response. I don't have that issue with the F3 at all, plenty of gain. Are you using a different cable, maybe? I will do some tests to compare between interfaces and report back.
@@finloslives Thanks. Same cable. Tried a few different cables and same issue., but it's much better on the H6 so it's a bit of a weird issue. F3 works great on all my other mics. As I said, it's mainly an issue using it outside with quieter environments like nature. If I use it close-up it's not that bad but I can't help feeling the sound should be fuller. Sometimes it sounds a bit too "thin" compared to other reviews I've seen.
Sounds like your phantom power is not on?
@@johnnyweissmuller5838 Yeah, it definitely was 100% on. I even tried it with 24v and 48v to see if there was a difference. Tried many times in different scenarios.
The phantom power voltage and current might be different for the F3 vs the H6, which could effect the mic's output level.
Something is amiss here. The intended purpose for this mic is wherever a "shotgun" pattern is needed or beneficial. The comparison mics are all presumably cardioid patterns. So, there are 2 issues: 1. When would a shotgun -- significantly narrowed width -- be preferable. And of available shotgun mics, why this one. Anyway, it could well be that particularly in non-treated rooms at close distance, that this mic will also work quite well (as demonstrated). But the other mics should have a more natural pickup pattern in a good acoustical environment. And the large diaphragm mics compared will be far more versatile with any source requiring pickup lower than 100 Hz.
All mics are compromises in one way or another, and no mic is perfect. The reasons to go for the AT975R (over other shotgun mics) is that this one sounds PRETTY good, is PRETTY versatile, and PRETTY affordable. From the frequency response graph, it looks like it was (mostly) designed for voice while requiring little EQ and doing a somehwhat ok job of reducing things like wind noise and maybe handling noise. So, more a jack-of-most-trades than a master of anything. It might be that he compared this mic to cardioid pattern mics because that is all he had.
These are fair questions. The point of this vid was to explore the hypothetical question of "If I can have only one mic within a limited budget, and it has to fill several different roles, which would be best?" I think the AT875r is the best "do-it-all decently" mic money can buy. Good for camera use, for podcasts, for field work, for interviews in the field. Just a good mic.
I just ordered a used one on Ebay for about US $150 (from a US seller). How do I check that it isn't counterfeit?? Also, any recomendations on a good (but inexpensive) Dead Cat for this mic?
That's a really good questions as this is a commonly counterfeited mic. The first question is if the seller was legit. Also, the prices is fair for a used one, assuming it's in good shape. A real model should be labeled as made in Japan. Did it come with any accessories like it's pouch or mic stand? If so and if they are original, they should both be Audio-Technica branded. Also, hopefully the mic just sounds good. Let me know what you find.
@@finloslives Thanks for the reply. Yes, it did come with the accessories. The pouch seems to be a "simulated" leather pouch (I think it is plastic or a nylon pouch, but has simulated leather "grain." ) It has raised letters saying "audio-technica" on the pouch. The mic holder also has raised letters and a raised logo. On the specs sheet on BandH, it says the weight of the mic is 80grams, and I weighed mine, and it is EXACTLY 80 grams. The only STRANGE thing is that the insert thread adapter for converting 5/8ths thread to 3/8ths is black plastic, while the adapters I normally see appear to be brass. (The 5/8th thread in the mic holder is brass, the adapter to 3/8th inch is black plastic.) However... on the photos for the Amazon listings for the matched pair of mics, the adapter does appear to be black plastic. So maybe the original owner bought the set of TWO mics, and then decided to sell one of them?
@@finloslives Also, forgot to ask earlier. Do you know of a good (but not too expensive) dead cat for this mic?
I need a mic for very loud weddings up to 110db. Do you think this microphone is good for that? And would there be distortion in very loud environments?
I think this could be used in that environment; but yes, I think in situations of loud cheers, booming DJ, or anything exceeding the mic's max SPL (127db) there is the potential for distortion. If you only reach the 110 you describe, I think this could be a very good mic - especially if you are thinking of using it in tandem with a camera to shoot video.