u/-thatsthat-

Hi all,

I'm looking for a budget friendly mic to use for VO and sound effect design (mainly for ultra quiet sounds, as I have other options for different use cases).

I've more or less settled on the NT1, but need help deciding between the 4th or 5th gen. I can get both in good second hand condition for around the same price. From what I've read, the 4th gen has a flatter sound that people generally prefer. The USB on the 5th gen is appealing for convenience, but I do have a recorder and audio interface so I wouldn't need the USB most of the time.

My background is in video/animation, and I'm new to audio so would love any insight from the experts!

Cheers

Hi all,

I’m new to field recording (background in video/3D), and I’m looking to improve the sound design for my projects.

I’m currently deciding between the Zoom F3 and the Tascam FR-AV2. While I'll also use it on shoots or in a controlled environment, my main use will be recording ambiences, environmental sound, and general SFX out in the field.

My question is about live monitoring. I often want to turn up the headphone volume to hunt for subtle textures or distant sounds while recording. Does the FR-AV2 offer any real advantage here, or is the F3 just as usable?

I’d really appreciate any real-world comparisons between the two recorders in general. The Tascam seems more feature-packed but is also more expensive, so I’m trying to figure out if those features are actually useful in practice or just nice to have.

Thanks!