Question 1

Looks like these are for instruments.  Has anyone had good experience using them for vocals?  What is your opinion on using these for singing? Thanks.

Accepted Answer

I wouldn't used these for live vocal performances but for home recording these are pretty good. With the right amount of compression I was getting some impressive results.  Then again i'm into rock music.

Question 2

How well would these microphones work for recording ambient nature sounds - like birds chirping all around me?

Accepted Answer

A pair of them should work well, especially with the omni cartridge installed. The response curve on these isn't completely flat, but with a little post-production EQ, you could get some decent results out of them. You will need a recorder or mixer with phantom power, though.

Question 3

How well do these perform for voice recording? I need something to be used in a very noisy environment of people talking, can they block it out?

Accepted Answer

In my tests (my computer speakers on my desk playing a YouTube video while I was talking 12" away from the mic), the microphones still very clearly picked up the YouTube video, even when the speakers were in the microphone's null zone. So for noisy environments, look for a dynamic vocal mic, something like the SM58 or Sennheiser e835, which seems to do a better job of suppressing sounds that are not right in front of the microphone.

Question 4

Would these mics work good for overhead on drums?

Accepted Answer

I got them for this exact purpose and have been so impressed by how they're delivering. Granted, I'm not an audio engineer and i can only compare this to what i was getting out of a handful of cheap dynamic mics before this, but for my purposes they seem to pick up everything so cleanly, with the cymbals sounding sparkly and real, but the toms and snare still having plenty of presence too. pairing them with a bass mic is crucial, though. I'll post a review with a little more detail but bottom line is I'm pleased as punch.

ASIN	B073CXBYLT
Antenna Location	Singing, Streaming
Audible Noise	24 Decibels
Audio Sensitivity	24 Decibels
Best Sellers Rank	#14,219 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #137 in Multipurpose Condenser Microphones
Brand	NEEWER
Built-In Media	Carrying Pouch, Windscreen
Color	Black
Compatible Devices	Camera, Laptop, Personal Computer
Connectivity Technology	XLR
Connector Type	XLR
Customer Reviews	4.6 out of 5 stars 799 Reviews
Enclosure Material	Foam
Frequency Range	0.03 khz - 18 khz
Frequency Response	18 KHz
Global Trade Identification Number	00191073018419
Impedance	100 Ohms
Item Dimensions	9.45 x 7.87 x 4.33 inches
Item Weight	2.53 Pounds
Manufacturer	Neewer
Mfr Part Number	40090158_SML
Microphone Form Factor	Shotgun
Model Name	NW-8000
Model Number	40090158
Number of Batteries	1 9V batteries required.
Number of Channels	1
Polar Pattern	Omnidirectional
Power Source	Corded Electric
Recommended Uses For Product	Singing, Streaming
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	70 dB
Special Feature	Stand
UPC	191073018419
Unit Count	2.0 Count

2-Pack Pencil Stick Condenser Mic with Interchangeable Omni Cardioid and Super Cardioid Capsules Foam Windscreens Mic Clip and Carrying Case for Acoustic Woodwind Instruments

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