As described in the video, the built-in microphone on the iPad actually points out at right angles to where I'm speaking. So I decided to make a super simple sound deflector to divert the sound-waves into the microphone.
You can tell me what you think.
To me it cuts out some of the reflected sound and improves the frequency response a bit. There's still that slight hiss from the built in microphone though.
You can tell me what you think.
To me it cuts out some of the reflected sound and improves the frequency response a bit. There's still that slight hiss from the built in microphone though.
This video's a bit old now so maybe it doesn't matter anymore, but it definitely improves the sound. Maybe it's especially noticeable for me because I wear headphones.
I had no idea you were recording this with a iPad, but I did not notice any difference in your voice when you removed the cardboard piece.
Two thumbs up for the "deflector" shield sent from Pennsylvania, USA
Listening on headphones, there is a definate improvement with the deflector attached. Audio is crisper with improved top end.
Yehp, that little piece cardboard does work better. Audio is very good !
Hard to define, but the sound did improve… think more of the high end was captured. So, will you be patenting your novel iCard iDevice micReflector… and making millions in no time? lol
why not put the mic slightly to one side
Find a PZM…. no going back!
I didn't notice much of a difference
I can hear a marginal difference with it off, it sounds like you are in a corner or even in a car, with the cardboard on its much more clean and crisp sounding. But its marginal, it works though.
It does sound better, only slightly but it is noticeable
By coincidence i just bumped onto this by luck alone. Pasting it here as a second comment just as a posibility in your future sound endeavours or part of a new idea. As before,
Best Regards !
Very little difference, more high end with the deflector but still plenty of reverb. All these devices use an electret condenser, which are sensitive to room noise and reverb. You might try a cheap iPad to usb "camera connection kit" and a Samson q2u dynamic microphone. Works wonders.