seriously considered. We strongly recommend to always make a habit of trying an omni first! It will often give a more natural sound, it can handle extremely high sound pressure levels, it does not suffer from proximity effect and is not that sensitive to wind, pop or handling noise!

Using omnidirectional microphones in live sound reinforcement applications makes special demands on both the quality of the equipment and the experience of the sound engineer.

What about high level sound sources and a condenser microphone then? And how do I cope with the previous advice about moving an omni even closer to the sound source? Well, a DPA microphone can handle that in most cases. One of our specialities is to handle extremely high sound pressure levels (SPL). We use a pre-polarized back plate that is charged with approximately 230 V, which allows us to move the diaphragm and the back plate further away from each other, without losing sensitivity. Hereby the diaphragm is able to have a bigger displacement without touching the back plate, which would make the signal clip.

To fix the controller, insert a fresh AA battery unit and verify it has established proper contact with the compartment’s electrical pole springs.

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So, this guide will provide the essential troubleshooting information required to eliminate the right Oculus controller’s issue and get it back on track.

When it comes to capturing pristine audio in challenging environments, interference tube microphones - or shotgun microphones - stand out as the go-to solution for professionals in various fields, including film, broadcast, field recording, sports and wildlife sound capture. These specialized microphones are designed to mitigate unwanted noise and deliver excellent sound quality.

In general, the gain-to-feedback ratio will be reduced somewhat, which in itself can have a wide-ranging effect or almost none at all. Additionally, the characteristic of the feedback itself changes. Directional microphones tend to feedback at high frequencies while most omnis commonly feedback in the lower mid-range or bass. The feedback also builds up in a different way. Where directional microphones feedback suddenly and unexpectedly, omnis build up the feedback slowly, often starting as a low hum. Using omnis live on stage offers a special advantage, as it is possible to adjust the gain to a constant gain-to-feedback ratio across the stage. This makes them more effective as it becomes possible for the artist to move all over the stage without suddenly stepping into a feedback zone.

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If only the right controller of your Oculus isn’t working, the issue could be related to a fault with the controllers’ battery or the pairing.

If the right Oculus controller won’t turn on when connected via USB to your computer, there’s a high chance that the drivers are outdated.

The omnidirectional microphone (a pressure type transducer) is in its working principle a more simple capsule construction than a directional microphone (pressure gradient transducer). Simplicity can result in a cleaner and more dynamic sound with a flatter frequency response. Due to the nature of a single diaphragm omnidirectional microphone (the sound only excites the diaphragm from the front) the construction can also be more rugged and therefore offers even better reliability and thermal stability.

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There’s a high chance that the battery of the right Oculus Quest controller can’t establish proper contact with the electrical poles.

If the Oculus controller is not paired with the headset, there will be no visual indications that the device works correctly.

Wind and pop-noises and handling noise may also become a problem when using directional microphones. Directional microphones are far more sensitive to wind and pop noises than omnidirectional microphones, due to the use of more compliant diaphragms on directional microphones, which are more easily excited. The diaphragms on the DPA omnis are made of stainless steel or nickel. These materials can be tightened very hard and are less compliant.

Verify that the battery’s negative and positive fields are facing correctly in the compartment, or the controller will not receive a charge.

An omnidirectional microphone will in principle pick up sound equally from all directions. The microphone will though become more and more directional the higher the frequency. The smaller the capsule, the more true omni the microphone is. Directional microphones are seen in a number of variations, i.e. cardioid, hypercardioid and supercardioid. They differ in their rejection of sound aiming the microphone from the sides and behind but also in the pureness of the sound around the microphone.

The Oculus headset has an in-built power button that deactivates the VR system and momentarily reconnects both controllers from the device and the Meta Quest application.

Any connected USB devices incompatible with the computer’s system may have no visual signs of functionality until the driver is there and working.

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Omnidirectional condenser microphones have in general a more extended low frequency response and lower distortion than directional microphones in a distance of over 30 cm. In listening tests, this is often described as a "fuller or warmer response in the bass". Again, equalization is needed on the directional microphone to compensate for the bass loss.

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A directional microphone (the cardioid is mostly used) has - as its name implies - a directional response, with a coverage angle of approx. 130°. Sounds from the rear are at its maximum attenuated by some 30 dB but this attenuation is dependent of frequency. In other words, the cardioid might have a nice flat frequency response on-axis, but off-axis this may not be the case. In fact, some directional microphones have a notably poor off-axis response. This means that sounds entering the microphone from the sides and the rear are more or less strongly colored - the industry names this "the curtain effect".

One factor differentiating microphones from each other is directivity; how much sound the microphone picks up in a given direction. Usually, polar plots are used to explain the directivity. However, it is not always easy to judge the effect of the given polar pattern on the recorded sound.

Many engineers are afraid of using omnidirectional microphones in a multi microphone setup with several musicians or sound sources. "Leakage" seems to be the buzzword that is often heard in such situations and, without even trying anything else, directional mics are by habit chosen. A cardioid may be the right choice, but often an omni would give a better performance, because of its sonic qualities, low handling-, wind- and pop-noise and lack of proximity effect.

If the device has a charging-related issue, it may refuse to power on once you’ve held the power button, so you must plug the VR headset into the A/C.

Whenever the right Oculus controller won’t work, reinsert the battery unit and verify that the battery compartment is free of obstructions. Next, re-connect the Oculus controller to the Meta application and force a factory reset on the VR system.

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To activate the pairing mode, press and hold the “Oculus” button on the upper panel of the controller for 10-15 seconds until the white circular panel starts to pulsate quickly.

The omni, however, can be moved closer to the source, without the penalty of the proximity effect that occurs with a directional microphone (pressure gradient transducers). The leakage that still occurs - in an acoustic setting it cannot entirely be avoided - is at least of neutral tonal quality and may add some beautiful "air" around the instrument.

If you choose an omnidirectional microphone, channel separation may be less precise than with a directional microphone, because the omni will pick up sound from all directions. Therefore, if channel separation is preferred, the ratio between direct and indirect sound can become more unfavourable with an omni.

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A potential programming issue with the right controller may prevent the Oculus Quest headset from recognizing the device and adding it to a system profile.

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Furthermore, the "leakage" in a DPA omnidirectional microphone will sound more natural. Leakage is only a problem if it sounds bad. If the leakage from one sound source in another microphone sounds natural, it can purely be beneficial in the way that it adds natural room tone to the character of the sound source. All DPA Microphones - directional and omnidirectional - have an extremely smooth and natural off-axis response. The microphone will not only sound good on axis but also off-axis. Hereby we offer the engineer the possibility to achieve more honest and natural pick ups and a better tool to adapt his miking technique.

If only reinserting the battery didn’t restore the functionality of the right Oculus controller, then the battery may have already been discharged.

In such a case, the recommended action is to eject the battery and thoroughly clean all debris and dust accumulation from the compartment for better contact.

The left Oculus controller has a standard “Menu” button, the functions of which depend on the application you have currently launched on the headset.

If the controller doesn’t appear in the “Controllers” section of the Meta Quest app, complete the initial controller setup by pressing on “Add Controller” directly.

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Know that both your Oculus controllers use a single double-A battery that can easily get obstructed or run out quickly and require a replacement.

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The first step is to identify what has led to the sudden malfunction of the right Oculus controller and acquire a general idea of what could have gone wrong.

In addition, remember that most platforms may require a subscription but can also automatically update the driver when the Meta team releases newer firmware.

Even though the sound is attenuated to the sides and the rear, it will still affect the overall sound and make the reproduction more muddy or less authentic. Be sure to use a directional microphone with a clean off-axis response. The DPA cardioid types will deal with this situation in the most clean and authentic way.

As a general rule it can be said that if we place a cardioid at a distance of 17 cm to the source, then an omni placed at 10 cm gives the same ratio of direct and indirect sound as the cardioid.

To cause the controller’s LED lights to go off, you must hold a specific combination of buttons, activate the controller’s Pairing Mode, and connect with the device.

Distortion levels should also be considered when choosing between directional and omnidirectional microphones. Directional microphones tend to distort more than omnidirectional microphones, which is especially important when working with high SPL's in close miking situations. The difference in distortion between directional and omnidirectional microphones is evident, when comparing the THD specifications in DPA's product range. If using a directional microphone, be sure to use one with low distortion and high headroom before clipping.

This article list all the performance-related differences that exist when comparing omnidirectional and directional microphones.

If the right controller is still not functioning, a quick and effective way to reset the functionality is by removing and reinserting the battery.

To improve channel separation the microphone could be placed closer to the source. This will avoid some of the "leakage". However, when using a cardioid, the sound suffers from the so-called proximity effect; close to the source the lower frequencies are boosted. So you may end up having less leakage but a boomy sound instead. And because you are moving close to the instrument, the tonal balance in the mid- and high frequency range will also be affected. Now equalisation is needed to restore the tonal balance.

Specifications are generated to inform the user about a microphone. From the specs, you can find out about the basic features and how the microphone fits your needs - and your equipment.

To make the reboot more efficient, connect the Oculus headset to a USB type-C charger before pressing the power button the first time.

Only the right Oculus controller has the unique “Oculus” button integrated that accesses the headset’s menu and allows navigation.

Q: What should I do if my Oculus Quest 2 has low memory?A: Delete unused apps, clear cache, and transfer media files to free up space.

Q: How do I fix the social platform on Oculus Quest 2 from stopping?A: Ensure the app is updated, clear its cache, and restart your device.