I don't comment on many youtube videos, but that was a great review. Thank you for not having a whiny voice as well. I know you did the song at the end, but would you say that it is good for singers? I move on stage with a guitar as well. Opinions appreciated.
@haydencohen Glad you liked the review! I think the HS1 is designed for speech, but could be used for singing. I used it in my "PinMic Song" if you want to search that. I recorded all the instruments/vocals of a song using only Rode lavs. The HS1 has the same capsule as the Lavaliere and the PinMic. But if I wanted to wear a headset on stage for a live band, I bet there are better sounding options and for less money. The HS1 is designed to be very small, and doesn't have full freq.
I just received mine in the mail, set it up and am testing it out. On first review, it doesn't seem to sound as deep and rich as your voice does in this video. Also, my Macbook fan is really quiet at the moment, but the mic is still picking it up and other atmospheric sounds which I was hoping would be gone. In recording this video, did you do anything special to the audio track, or was it straight into the mic? Any suggestions for me?
@allenm541 So I've discovered that the HS1 isn't receiving Phantom Power. However, it should be, my audio interface works fine with my other condenser microphones and has 48V phantom power turned on. I'm using the Micon-5 adapter, which is listed in the specs as working with any 3-pin XLR with phantom power, which is what I have, but not working... did you run across any problems like this?
@allenm541 I use the Micon-5 adapter, and it converts 48v Phantom down to plug-in power, which is what all the Rode lavs need. It works for me. Contact Rode with your issue, as they are very responsive, and will send you a replacement right out. But test your gear first to make sure you are actually delivering 48v on the channel.
@ChadWork1 Hi, thanks for responding. I played with it for several hours and found out that what I was hearing was not actually the headset mic, but my internal mic on my Macbook! (No wonder I wasn't as impressed haha)... looks like I either received a faulty Micon adapter or a faulty headset mic. I'm guessing the adapter, so I ordered the Micon-2 and I'll give that a spin instead of the Micon-5 and see what happens. Thanks for your help.
I don't comment on many youtube videos, but that was a great review. Thank you for not having a whiny voice as well. I know you did the song at the end, but would you say that it is good for singers? I move on stage with a guitar as well. Opinions appreciated.
haydencohen 2 weeks ago
@haydencohen Glad you liked the review! I think the HS1 is designed for speech, but could be used for singing. I used it in my "PinMic Song" if you want to search that. I recorded all the instruments/vocals of a song using only Rode lavs. The HS1 has the same capsule as the Lavaliere and the PinMic. But if I wanted to wear a headset on stage for a live band, I bet there are better sounding options and for less money. The HS1 is designed to be very small, and doesn't have full freq.
ChadWork1 2 weeks ago
Cool video. Great song at the end.
SilvisSamitis 1 month ago
If I can have your Rode HS1 you can borrow my wife for a weekend.
OJOdin 1 month ago
@OJOdin Hmmmmm... Could be fun!
ChadWork1 1 month ago
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I just received mine in the mail, set it up and am testing it out. On first review, it doesn't seem to sound as deep and rich as your voice does in this video. Also, my Macbook fan is really quiet at the moment, but the mic is still picking it up and other atmospheric sounds which I was hoping would be gone. In recording this video, did you do anything special to the audio track, or was it straight into the mic? Any suggestions for me?
allenm541 2 months ago
@allenm541 So I've discovered that the HS1 isn't receiving Phantom Power. However, it should be, my audio interface works fine with my other condenser microphones and has 48V phantom power turned on. I'm using the Micon-5 adapter, which is listed in the specs as working with any 3-pin XLR with phantom power, which is what I have, but not working... did you run across any problems like this?
allenm541 2 months ago
@allenm541 I use the Micon-5 adapter, and it converts 48v Phantom down to plug-in power, which is what all the Rode lavs need. It works for me. Contact Rode with your issue, as they are very responsive, and will send you a replacement right out. But test your gear first to make sure you are actually delivering 48v on the channel.
ChadWork1 2 months ago
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allenm541 2 months ago
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@ChadWork1 Hi, thanks for responding. I played with it for several hours and found out that what I was hearing was not actually the headset mic, but my internal mic on my Macbook! (No wonder I wasn't as impressed haha)... looks like I either received a faulty Micon adapter or a faulty headset mic. I'm guessing the adapter, so I ordered the Micon-2 and I'll give that a spin instead of the Micon-5 and see what happens. Thanks for your help.
allenm541 2 months ago
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allenm541 2 months ago
You're in the wrong industry! You're a pretty good singer!
boroboyben 2 months ago
Now that's what I call a review! Really well done!
tokiozelda 2 months ago
@tokiozelda Thanks! That's what I do....
ChadWork1 2 months ago
Thank you.
mangoprojects 7 months ago
Thanks for the review, Chad! I'll be getting two of these!
0:47 - bugs doin' it! lol
RikkWolf 11 months ago
Sounds great!
TechShin 1 year ago
Seems like a real quality headset mic!
achemachew 1 year ago