Been spending the weekend watching so many of your videos. I've known about the Deity brand for some time but never knew of the resource this channel is. I come from the camera department but doing more small size-productions where I sometimes gotta step in as sound. This is really, really inspiring! Thank you so much.
This video adds to your credibility and I appreciate it. While I have actually had to replace an S-Mic 2 under warranty, I still recommend Deity mics because the customer service experience of that warranty replacement process is so good.
hi andrew, really love your videos btw, curious question though can you teach me how to lapel a mic to a hijab and are there ways to conceal it. and how to avoid rustling noises
I am an owner of a diety s-mic 2, although I've never done anything to damage it like that, it is comforting to know it's likely going to survive most mishaps.
The year is 2031. Andrew from Deity Microphones, running out of ideas, has started destroying competitors' microphones. The world is only big enough for one microphone brand, and this is his story
Hey Deity crew! I currently own the Deity D3 in which I use in a boom setup and on top of the camera, but I’m looking to upgrade to one of your higher quality microphones for my boom setup. Which microphones would you recommend?
I enjoy both types of content however I do have a question, what would you have in your kit to record a reality show about motorsports? Also what are some techniques you would to record dialogue with the background noise of a speedway pit lane? Keep up the great work!
Thanks for letting us know, David. We initially planned to conduct these tests privately for our own entertainment but figured it would be a good opportunity to have some fun on the channel.
Problem: a couple in a small study, both attending (different) Zoom meetings at the same time. What's the best setup, both in terms of positioning and mics, to make this work, without audio bleed?
MAIL BAG - Could you show us a ENG type wireless interview set up from wind protection into camera and how to set gain structure for on the street type interviews ?
Can you ship S-Mic 2 and W.Lav Pro to a lucky winner? :)) I would be down to that. :)) It's amazing that the mic was still working after the ice. Nice!
Me: "This mic is indestructible, watch" *drive over the mic with a Landrover* A couple days later, My friend accidentally drops the mic Me: "Dude WTF, you're gonna break my mic!"
You’d better give it to me than giving it so bad treatment. I would take care of it properly and I could even do a video about it. I am a deity user, I own d3 pro and d4 mini…
I've got a Q. How do you set up the s-mic 2 for an interview type shot in a low ceiling room (around 8' high) and with a/c blower humming in the ceiling. #mailbag
Hm. Its obviously hard to kill. However, this is not a stress test, this is a punishment test. It can obviously withstand more physical damage than an average audio device, and it is really impressive. However, an actual stress test would not be about throwing the mic in the ice /grinder when it is off. Practical stress test would be to stress it gradually while its working, and see how long until it stops giving usable audio. Instead of freezing it in the block of ice, it would be way more informative if you actually plug it into a cable and put it in a freezer, like a meat locker, turn the temperature down, watch the temperature gauge and observe how the increasing cold gradually affects its performance. Same thing with increase in high temperature. Put the mic in front of a speaker and observe the changes in real time on the frequency spectrum, see how cold or heat affect the quality of sound. You could also stress it by switching the environment from cold to hot while its working to give it a sudden temperature "shock". And please don't put it in water, real test would be to sprinkle some water with a diffuser on it or put it in a sauna where the humidity is high, but submerging it in water is not a situation mics will usually encounter. Of course its not going to perform while the diaphragm is soaked in liquid.
@1:44 there is a cut in camera angles and LOST TIME. In the first angle he is shaking the mic. In the next angle he is SUDDENLY not shaking the mic but rather just setting it down. Is this a brand new mic or was it the one that was being shaken? We don't know and we can't know. We DO KNOW this is a typical method to scam people. I am not saying we are being scammed, I am saying this is a typical method used to scam people, so I have ZERO confidence in this demonstration and stopped watching at this point.
What stress test do you want to see next?
Connectors and head of the lav mics ;)
Bake it for 5 minutes in the oven in an enchilada. If it survives... Every man woman and child should get one!!!
Deity mics with plug-in power (like vmic D3 pro) powered with a real phantom power (+48V)
I'd say test was successful. Microphone works, so put it back on the shelf in the store. Nobody will know ;-)
charge more for a "one of a kind customized"
”Slight visual damage. Functions perfectly.”
Been spending the weekend watching so many of your videos. I've known about the Deity brand for some time but never knew of the resource this channel is. I come from the camera department but doing more small size-productions where I sometimes gotta step in as sound. This is really, really inspiring!
Thank you so much.
Yeah, I drove over the mic, but not on asphalt! Amazing!!!! 👍👍👍 Andrew: “I can now listen to things around corners.” 😂😂😂
That’s impressive
Amazing how tough they are, though it was hard to watch great gear get tortured.
This video adds to your credibility and I appreciate it. While I have actually had to replace an S-Mic 2 under warranty, I still recommend Deity mics because the customer service experience of that warranty replacement process is so good.
Why did you have to replace it?
@ Sudden high self-noise.
I'm sold, this is better than a spec sheet :-)
hi andrew, really love your videos btw, curious question though can you teach me how to lapel a mic to a hijab and are there ways to conceal it. and how to avoid rustling noises
Point proven, the microphone is virtually indestructible I would take that microphone, Andrew, it would help me out
I said the same thing! haha! I would use that in my projects! :))
I am an owner of a diety s-mic 2, although I've never done anything to damage it like that, it is comforting to know it's likely going to survive most mishaps.
The year is 2031. Andrew from Deity Microphones, running out of ideas, has started destroying competitors' microphones. The world is only big enough for one microphone brand, and this is his story
What an amazing video .. Thanks a lot 👍
Fantastic demo and really surprising. I must get my hands on one of these. So many people recommend it to me.
Tutorials and destruction please! Great products!
Kind of myth buster special edition
The Deity Banana Mic!
Hey Deity crew! I currently own the Deity D3 in which I use in a boom setup and on top of the camera, but I’m looking to upgrade to one of your higher quality microphones for my boom setup. Which microphones would you recommend?
Wow, the deity mic lives! I'm guessing the 5 thumbs down came from Nietzsche fans who now have to rethink some stuff
I enjoy both types of content however I do have a question, what would you have in your kit to record a reality show about motorsports? Also what are some techniques you would to record dialogue with the background noise of a speedway pit lane? Keep up the great work!
If I had a preference I would choose tutorials. Great work though. Really.
Thanks for letting us know, David. We initially planned to conduct these tests privately for our own entertainment but figured it would be a good opportunity to have some fun on the channel.
can you plug into Zoom H5 directly like what you did in the video for the new version Deity SM-2s? Thank you in advance.
Problem: a couple in a small study, both attending (different) Zoom meetings at the same time. What's the best setup, both in terms of positioning and mics, to make this work, without audio bleed?
MAIL BAG - Could you show us a ENG type wireless interview set up from wind protection into camera and how to set gain structure for on the street type interviews ?
Can you ship S-Mic 2 and W.Lav Pro to a lucky winner? :)) I would be down to that. :)) It's amazing that the mic was still working after the ice. Nice!
Just went to a workshop in nz run by Justin from Deity best 5 dollars spent ever lol
Justin is the best! He was our old TH-cam producer.
How about trying to destroy the W.Lav Micro that would be a great one!
After all that it still sounds better than my Rode ntg2 no joke lol
Me: "This mic is indestructible, watch" *drive over the mic with a Landrover*
A couple days later,
My friend accidentally drops the mic
Me: "Dude WTF, you're gonna break my mic!"
Kinda curious now what kind of sound(s) you'd get from like an intentionally, evenly bent S-Mic 2...
You’d better give it to me than giving it so bad treatment. I would take care of it properly and I could even do a video about it. I am a deity user, I own d3 pro and d4 mini…
HA I was not expecting it to hmm Bend.
I've got a Q. How do you set up the s-mic 2 for an interview type shot in a low ceiling room (around 8' high) and with a/c blower humming in the ceiling. #mailbag
Hm. Its obviously hard to kill. However, this is not a stress test, this is a punishment test. It can obviously withstand more physical damage than an average audio device, and it is really impressive. However, an actual stress test would not be about throwing the mic in the ice /grinder when it is off. Practical stress test would be to stress it gradually while its working, and see how long until it stops giving usable audio. Instead of freezing it in the block of ice, it would be way more informative if you actually plug it into a cable and put it in a freezer, like a meat locker, turn the temperature down, watch the temperature gauge and observe how the increasing cold gradually affects its performance. Same thing with increase in high temperature. Put the mic in front of a speaker and observe the changes in real time on the frequency spectrum, see how cold or heat affect the quality of sound. You could also stress it by switching the environment from cold to hot while its working to give it a sudden temperature "shock". And please don't put it in water, real test would be to sprinkle some water with a diffuser on it or put it in a sauna where the humidity is high, but submerging it in water is not a situation mics will usually encounter. Of course its not going to perform while the diaphragm is soaked in liquid.
Can I use a phone recorder for the period of time when I can't afford an actual audio recorder? And how will it affect my audio quality?
it depends more on the mic you're plugging into your phone. Most phones will record well enough.
@@DeityMicrophones Awesome. Thanks
@1:44 there is a cut in camera angles and LOST TIME. In the first angle he is shaking the mic. In the next angle he is SUDDENLY not shaking the mic but rather just setting it down. Is this a brand new mic or was it the one that was being shaken? We don't know and we can't know. We DO KNOW this is a typical method to scam people. I am not saying we are being scammed, I am saying this is a typical method used to scam people, so I have ZERO confidence in this demonstration and stopped watching at this point.
Probably should have finished watching the video.
@@adventuresinlee - Let me tell you about the bridge I have for sale.......wait....where are you going??
Dear I went to make podcast studio in 300$ plz help
Not durable enough for me sorry