PylePro PDMIK4 Dynamic Microphone with Carry Case
by Sound Around
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Manufacturer: Sound AroundBrand: Pyle
Edition: Electronics
Release Date: 2010-10-05
Model: PDMIK4
Publisher: Sound Around
Studio: Sound Around
Music Label: Sound Around
Product features:
- Unidirectional Pickup Pattern
- Neodymium Magnet Designed for High Output
- Frequency Response: 50Hz-15000Hz
- Sensitivity: -73 +/-3dB
- 15 Foot Cable XLR Female to 1/4"
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Customer Review: Considerable room for improvement..
Summary: 3 Stars
Good points:
A. The ball screen is heavy-duty and heavily chromed. Has internal thin foam windscreen. Anti-dent ring is a nonagon (9-sided polygon), not circular, an "anti-roll" feature.
B. Mic element has integrated pop filter.
C. Handle is machined from thick-walled aluminum tube, not cast. A couple of ozs. lighter than mics made from cast zinc alloys, less likely to cause hand fatigue. The ON/OFF switch is more robust than found on other mics.
D. Logo ring under the ballscreen is actually a separately machined part, not just a piece of tape as found on other mics.
BUT, this product could have been so much better, if:
1. Microphone had a decent shock mount for the mic element. The handling noise of this mic is far greater than any other dynamic mic I have ever tried. Otherwise the mic gives a clear open sound, with much less of a bass enhancement (proximity effect), than most dynamics.
2. Included mic cable used more and thicker copper strands to make the shield wire, so they wouldn't constantly break. In about 3 hrs. of use, the internal shield strands (actually too few and not twisted together to call it a "wire") broke 3 times near the mic, giving an open circuit and loud buzz from the amplifier. Each time I had to cut off about 3 inches of cable at the mic end, and resolder everything to the connector; but the repair never lasts. The connector and plug are fine, the cable is CRAP!
3. The foam padding in the case was of one uniform color, and did not look "tie-dyed".
4. The latches on the case wouldn't keep falling off.
Having read this far, you will note that my 3 stars rating is generous. It was given more for the excellent concept of having mic, cable, and carrying case together, rather than its execution, which was clearly bungled by Pyle.
Description of PylePro PDMIK4 Dynamic Microphone with Carry Case
This PDMIK4 is a dynamic microphone and carrying case that makes your voice sound great on the stage or in the studio. It offers a clear, transparent sound and has a neodymium magnet designed for high output ? everything you need for crystal clarity. The durable metal construction means this mic is perfect for everyday use. Includes a 15? XLR to ¼? cable. It all fits in the included rugged carrying case.Digital Cameras and Photo Categories
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