KSM8 has one capsule, not two, but instead has two diaphragms in one capsule. Its design is similar to multi-pattern condenser mics locked into cardioid polar pattern as the rear diaphragm blocks low frequencies and reduces proximity effect. Shure KSM42 and Sony C-80 are condenser mics that have two diaphragms but are locked into caridoid, and their two-diaphragm design is specifically for controlling low frequency pickup to reduce proximity effect. (Shure has an article titled "Dual Diaphragm Design - Control of Proximity Effect," which briefly explains how the secondary diaphragm is used to reduce proximity effect.) I believe KSM8 is designed to achieve consistent on-axis frequency response within a longer distance between the capsule and source, while NXN8 is designed to achieve consistent off-axis frequency response at different angles. NXN8's consistent frequency response at all angles should give you more gain before feedback and reduced bleed from other sound sources.
Funny i just was during yours stream going to buy my first shure microphone. I need it for to make interviews for the European Blackmagic Event in Amsterdam. Not just for Mr Alex Tech almost as well in situations where cabeling persons on the street is not the way to go. The Sennheiser Reporter that is allmost a cardoid makes to much noise and a second advantage is this mic is a realy lightweight one. Just 99 grams. Who goes to Amsterdam as well to the Davinci Resolve European Tour? Maybe to produce something together will be nice. I see in a Reporter Mic a Dynamics Mic more advantages than to use a Condenser. I guess a Omnidirectional will be better for this Usecase.
KSM8 has one capsule, not two, but instead has two diaphragms in one capsule. Its design is similar to multi-pattern condenser mics locked into cardioid polar pattern as the rear diaphragm blocks low frequencies and reduces proximity effect. Shure KSM42 and Sony C-80 are condenser mics that have two diaphragms but are locked into caridoid, and their two-diaphragm design is specifically for controlling low frequency pickup to reduce proximity effect. (Shure has an article titled "Dual Diaphragm Design - Control of Proximity Effect," which briefly explains how the secondary diaphragm is used to reduce proximity effect.)
I believe KSM8 is designed to achieve consistent on-axis frequency response within a longer distance between the capsule and source, while NXN8 is designed to achieve consistent off-axis frequency response at different angles. NXN8's consistent frequency response at all angles should give you more gain before feedback and reduced bleed from other sound sources.
Polar pattern comparison:
46:46 Nexadyne front, 46:50 side, 46:56 back
47:18 SM58 front, 47:24 side, 47:30 back
Proximity effect comparison:
14:29 Nexadyne
16:40 KSM8
20:33 SM58
Great Q&A! I love the "lower third templates" you use for the comments, which platform or software you use? Thanks!
Funny i just was during yours stream going to buy my first shure microphone. I need it for to make interviews for the European Blackmagic Event in Amsterdam. Not just for Mr Alex Tech almost as well in situations where cabeling persons on the street is not the way to go. The Sennheiser Reporter that is allmost a cardoid makes to much noise and a second advantage is this mic is a realy lightweight one. Just 99 grams.
Who goes to Amsterdam as well to the Davinci Resolve European Tour? Maybe to produce something together will be nice. I see in a Reporter Mic a Dynamics Mic more advantages than to use a Condenser. I guess a Omnidirectional will be better for this Usecase.