512 Audio Limelight Dynamic Mic Review / Test
Today I review the new dynamic broadcast mic from 512 Audio, the Limelight. If you’re unaware, 512 Audio is a spin off or subsidiary or something of Warm Audio. This is a very ribbon sounding dynamic microphone with a very powerful low and low mid section. It does a good job at background noise rejection and room rejection but suffers in terms of shock rejection.
Buy the 512 Audio Limelight (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/limelight
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Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rd
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00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:29 - Setup
00:49 - What’s in the Box
01:07 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:42 - Specifications
02:01 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:22 - Plosive Test
02:33 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:54 - Background Noise Test
03:12 - Untreated Room Test
03:28 - Shock Rejection Test
03:44 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
04:00 - High Pass Filter Test
04:39 - Intro to Comparison
04:53 - Shure SM58 Comparison
05:24 - Audio Technica AT2040 Comparison
05:58 - sE Electronics V7 Comparison
06:25 - Rode Podmic Comparison
07:00 - Rode Procaster Comparison
07:34 - Heil PR40 Comparison
08:08 - Shure SM7b Comparison
08:44 - Electro Voice RE20 Comparison
09:22 - Beyerdynamic M160 Comparison
10:19 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
11:20 - Music Test
12:57 - Pros & Cons
14:47 - Overall Thoughts
16:28 - Recommendation
17:19 - Outro
