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Matthew Kent · June 3rd, 2005, 02:48 AM

I just recieved my Giant Squid mono mics for my Irivers, and am blown away! I did a small test with my camcorder and new mic setup, ran the audio from the Iriver through Garagebands filters, synced up, and pressed play... unbelievable!!!

So now I'm wondering, how would purchasing a set of the cardoid mics, or the stereo omni/cardoid mics compare to something like the AT822? I actually have an AT822 in the mail on the way, and also own a crapy Azden shotgun... do you guys think these Squidly mics could be good replacements? I'd like to save the money/space if possible...

Thanks,

Matt

Bob Costa · June 3rd, 2005, 04:21 AM

I don't see how one replaces the other, they are totally different in sound profile and whatthey do. The squid stereo setup is meant to be used for "stealth" concert recording (clip one mic over each ear) whereas the AT stereo mic is doing its M-S phase thing. Likewise a shotgun has a different acceptance profile than a lav, totally different room sound. I have all three in my kit.

Matthew Kent · June 3rd, 2005, 10:34 AM

Cool... thanks. That's kind of what I was thinking, but don't really understand the science of mics and thought I'd ask just to be sure.

June 3rd, 2005, 02:48 AM	#1
Matthew Kent Regular Crew Join Date: May 2005 Location: Berkeley, Ca Posts: 75	High end versus Squid I just recieved my Giant Squid mono mics for my Irivers, and am blown away! I did a small test with my camcorder and new mic setup, ran the audio from the Iriver through Garagebands filters, synced up, and pressed play... unbelievable!!! So now I'm wondering, how would purchasing a set of the cardoid mics, or the stereo omni/cardoid mics compare to something like the AT822? I actually have an AT822 in the mail on the way, and also own a crapy Azden shotgun... do you guys think these Squidly mics could be good replacements? I'd like to save the money/space if possible... Thanks, Matt

June 3rd, 2005, 04:21 AM	#2
Bob Costa Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Venice, FL Posts: 850	I don't see how one replaces the other, they are totally different in sound profile and whatthey do. The squid stereo setup is meant to be used for "stealth" concert recording (clip one mic over each ear) whereas the AT stereo mic is doing its M-S phase thing. Likewise a shotgun has a different acceptance profile than a lav, totally different room sound. I have all three in my kit. __________________ You are either growing or dying.

June 3rd, 2005, 10:34 AM	#3
Matthew Kent Regular Crew Join Date: May 2005 Location: Berkeley, Ca Posts: 75	Cool... thanks. That's kind of what I was thinking, but don't really understand the science of mics and thought I'd ask just to be sure.