HEiL sound PR-40 Dynamic Studio Microphone

40 in order to see what it could do. I bought a Heil PR- 40 to serve a variety of purposes, primarily as a replacement microphone for my ham radio, but also for use in VOIP applications and, finally, for recording video narration. It's perfect for all of these applications, but I already knew that because they all use the same source, which is my voice. br>br>The mic itself is everything I'd expect from a Heil microphone. It's made of tough materials and has a stunning, flawless finish. The PR- The 40 is packaged in a padded leatherette carrying case with a mic clamp included. The clamp comes with a screw-in adapter that allows it to be used on a variety of stand and boom arm sizes. A Heil Sound decal was also included in the package. I'm disappointed that the Heil mics no longer come in the wooden presentation boxes that they once did, but I'm satisfied with the padded case they now use. The XLR jack on the mic is a little tight, and getting the Neutrik XLR connector on my mic cable to lock into place took a lot of effort. By removing the o-, you are removing the o- from the equation. The microphone cable's ring from the Neutrik connector allows it to lock into the PR- I can do 40 with no effort, but I prefer the slight compression the o- has. The ring prevents rattling and keeps dust out. Heil mics, on the other hand, seem to occupy their own audio space in the mic world. Nothing else comes close to the sound of a Heil microphone; their timbre is unmistakable, in a good way. Many people find Heil mics difficult to adjust to because they are used to older design microphones that require a lot of EQ to sound good. Heil mics don't need a lot of EQ to sound good; in fact, they sound great with the EQ turned off. br>br>One of the things I like about the Heil PR- It has a slightly scooped mid-section, and it's 40. I've never used a microphone that sounded so broadcast-ready right out of the box, and a lot of that is thanks to the extended low-frequency range. When compared to most other dynamic microphones, this mic has a frequency response that picks up more of the deep chest resonance of the person speaking or singing into it. Of course, this makes the mic more susceptible to low-frequency rumble, but using the optional accessory shock mount solves that problem without having to EQ out the low frequencies, which should always be used as a last-ditch bandaid because you're EQ'ing out an entire octave of the human voice anyway. br>br>The proximity effect on this mic is really sweet. When it comes to public relations, 40 Anything more than 6 inches away from the mouth begins to sound thin, with the sweet spot being around 2-inches away. The distance between the grill and the table should be no more than 4 inches. However, you can literally press your lips against the grill and the proximity effect is still controlled to the point where the bass never becomes too thick or muddy, and the mic simply takes on an extremely warm, intimate sound that is absolutely stunning. br>br>Despite having an internal sorbothane shock mounted capsule, the mic is still susceptible to picking up low frequency via the mic stand or boom arm. I strongly advise purchasing the accessory shock mount that comes with this microphone; it will make a significant difference. What can I say? br>br>I'm not sure. I'm more impressed with the microphone than I expected to be. I'm happy to report that I haven't experienced any form of buyer's remorse. It's safe to say that this one will be kept.

Corey Stone

| Jun 25, 2021

I'm a huge fan of PR40 - For the past six years, I've been using the venerable EV RE20. The one thing I find lacking in the RE20 on the various hardware configurations I have run it on is what I perceive to be a lack of clarity or possibly some muddiness. It's not bad until I compare it to a recording I made using a LDC or the PR40. br>br>On my voice (beep bass/baritone) for voiceovers, this thing blows the RE20 out of the water. The PR40 is much crisper and brighter, perhaps a little too much so, but once I found the sweet spot on the low frequency gain knob (and the HF knob as well), watch out - It's a no-brainer; I'm overjoyed.

Elliana Mora

| May 31, 2021

I use the microphone to broadcast live streams and narrate videos. It's fantastic, and I strongly advise it to content creators who are recording in less-than-professional settings, such as suburban and other residential areas.

Emersyn HYDE

| Sep 27, 2021

It sounds good, but don't expect to sound like the guy in the BSW commercial; instead, expect to sound like an sm58. I prefer my re320 to the PR40, not because it's a bad mic, but because it's been overhyped. To use in video games. Don't waste your time. I say go for it if you have to with podcasting.

Brixton Callahan

| Jul 10, 2021

After installing it, I can confidently state that it meets and exceeds my expectations. It's a great-sounding microphone that can be used for a variety of purposes, but it's perfect for my podcast work. BUT, BEWARE: THERE IS A WARNING. I didn't want to spend the ridiculous amount of money on a Heil microphone shock mount, so I chose the Samson. The issue with doing so is that the hole where the cable stem is supposed to go to secure the microphone doesn't quite fit the microphone (holdr is too small). If the ring in the bottom of the holder is removed, however, the microphone mounting mechanism included with the microphone can easily slip over the long microphone stem. This, however, is a fantastic-looking vehicle. At the end of the day, it's a microphone that makes a noise.

Miles Bean

| Feb 12, 2021

The size of the microphone and the sound are both short and sweet. Of course, there's also quality. In the $500 range, this is one of the best-sounding mics. It appears to be a hidden gem, according to what I've seen on YouTube.

Ahmad McCarthy

| Jul 15, 2021

It's lovely, and it sounds fantastic. Oh, and it's packaged in a lovely foam/plush/leather case. I don't think I could give a microphone a better review than this. br>br>If you want to hear vocal samples, go to theorbitalmechanics. com. com, where this mic has been used by both myself and my cohost since episode 45.

Daleyza Richards

| Nov 03, 2021

I purchased this microphone in July of last year and am pleased with it. With my audio processing rack, I use this to talk to my friends online (yes, I realize it's way overkill). I used this microphone without EQ at first because I thought it sounded great. Then, when I upgraded my headphones, I noticed that this microphone sounded flat and monotonous. As a result, I added EQ, and it now sounds better than it has in the past. I realized that broadcast microphones sound flat and boring out of the box, but that this makes them easier to "shape" with EQ than microphones that sound great right out of the box. I have the RE20 (about on par with the PR40, but the shockmount blocks my screen), RE320 (Shockmount blocks screen, picks up more BG noise and requires less EQ), Telefunken M82 (Too sensitive to movement noise and desk bumps, also too muddy), Rode Procaster (Least sensitive to desk bumps, but to me picks up a little too much noise), Shure SM7B (Same issue as M82), Audio Technica BPHS I'm going to start using the beyerdynamics in the future.

Shepard Johnston

| Jul 27, 2021