Well, the HyperX also comes with the shock mount thing and built-in pop filter. Also the mute button at the top is pretty nifty (lights off when muted). For someone like me who just wants a quality mic that's pretty nice package. You guys should rate the package/ergonomics too next time.
@@mr.banana4178 it also kinda looks like a Dr. Mario mega vitamin. Yes I Kno my comparisons to what the mic looks like are immature, but I couldn't help it. Tbh, I enjoy it's form factor design.
a minor factor why i went with quad cast a year ago was the added value of built in shock mount and pop filter. coming from a blue yeti with the factory issue of standard shock mounts not fitting, the hyperx quadcast coming with it built in was a blessing. plus shock mounts go for about $20-40, and a pop filter is about $10, so the mic itself is around $90-100. the convenience of having it all in one already and not having to making sure your parts are compatible is a big plus.
Alpha Gaming has grew so much in such little time. Its crazy i remember in the old days when Harris had 50k subs. It makes me happy to see this growth.
I would love that honestly... Recently I bought a microphone that sounded pretty good on a review a guy did. But now when I speak too loudly, it gets so loud it like, cracks? I wish for a mic that can handle me being loud.
As someone who has the regular Yeti X, I absolutely love the software. I tend to have hard "S"es so the de-esser is a godsend for me. That and the controls built into the mic itself and being able to change it on the fly is much appreciated rather than having to go into the software to change my gain, volume or balance between game audio or mic audio.
It honestly depends on what you’re listening on. I watch YT on my phone about 99% of the time, so essentially all subtle differences are lost simply due to hardware.
im seeing this on my pc with my headset you can def hear a difference between them but honestly i was surprised at how good the Razer one is (price X quality)
Feel like i made the right choice with the wave 1. Which I found through you! Appreciate all the info man... You the real MVP! As someone that's new to all of this and just starting a stream/gaming channel, it really does help a lot.
The Maono AU-A04 Condenser Microphone is an affordable mic. $64 comes with a Boom Arm, and a pop filter. For those getting started I'd take a look at that mic as well as the ones mentioned above.
I just purchased the standard Yeti Blue about one month ago because I don't read directions I was unaware that it is customizable. I already love it after watching this video I love it even more. you guys appear to have a great time making this vid... great job!!!
I've been searching as well and can't find any leaks, info not even the video clip shown here but having a close look you can see this is most likely an USB mic with the shape of an SM7B but I don't believe is a "successor"
Here's the video he was referencing. Found it on the Shure twitter account. Looks like it has XLR, USB, and headphone connectors. th-cam.com/video/zKj5LYFyUNM/w-d-xo.html
The video linked below says "inspired by an icon". Looks like it has a combo gain/headphone volume control, mic mute, it's XLR, possibly a condenser capsule.
I finally got a Blue Yeti Blackout edition yesterday (kept putting it off because I have so many mics already) and I have to say this is by far the best money I ever spent on a microphone. I'm honestly blown away by the quality of the build and the quality of the sound.
Even comparing the audio from the mics side by side, one after another, the difference is negligible. It's hard to imagine anyone tuning into a stream is going to notice or care about that difference. The fact that one of these is $50 and the others are all over $100 is crazy! That cheap Razer is a steal, really great value.
the more I look into this stuff the more I notice the tiny differences. But overall it isn't a notable enough of a difference. People care much more about your personality and aesthetic at that point
It’s not really the audio quality that matters (cause at this point audio quality is just personal preference), it’s how much background sound the mics pick up. The Blue Yeti by farrr picks up the least amount of background sound, than the Razer is next while the Hyper X and Wave:1 r tied at last. While your talking (if it’s a podcast, a video, streaming, or even just talking to people in games, nobody wants to hear background sounds when ur talking.
@@EvanReichert But will processing the audio afterwards not fix this? With constant buzzing of equipment you can make an Noise Profile and pretty much cut out all of it. Do-able in free programs.
Firstly, I LOVE these comparison videos, they're perfect. However, it would be helpful to hear all of these comparisons with a female voice. Obviously, I have less of a deep voice than you males and I'm finding it hard to figure out which would work best for my voice type. Do you possibly have a suggestion based loosely on the average female voice?
Very good video. I couldn’t really tell that much of a difference on audio but beyond that the wave and yeti have really good software. I have an xlr so would you recommend getting a better interface like the goxlr/goxlr mini to have more control or would you say usb mics are starting to become a better option with the software they include?
honestly was waiting for this video, I recently just purchased my first ever XLR microphone (rode NT1) But I'm super excited to see all the new USB mics that are out and coming out.
@SamWoodhall You had 1 job Sam, 1 job... Harris: "I would give this mic," while pointing at the Wave 1 held by Ryan, "an 8." Sam in spreadsheet: Yeti = 8 Harris: "I would give this one," pointing at the Yeti in his hand, "a 6." Sam in spreadsheet: Wave = 6 Again 1 job Sam, 1 job... BTW good job on the mic moving into the shot.
Razer is certianly the worst of the bunch... but that pink tho! 😉 Out of this bunch I liked the Elgato best although it's a little sibilant so get that de-esser out. Wave also wins on quality/asthetics for me too as I'd prefer a small form mic that doesn't stand out while I'm streaming. Wave 3 is also cool but you're paying for a higher bit and sample rate along with the tap to mute button on the top so Wave 1 is probably a better deal for most streamers. EQ in OBS is absolutely the way to go or throw in a plugin like iZotope Neutron as a VST filter in OBS and get the best EQ and compression possible. If you're not using OBS you can also use plugins in real time to make these mics sound better via Audio Hijack (Mac) or Voicemeeter Banana (PC). Nice video Harris and Ryan and absolute coincidence we release a video like this at exactly the same time 🎙😁
i did a blind test and liked the elegato on the blue shirt-guys voice as my top first pick, second being the razer all the other microphones seem to have sharp whines when a loud syllable or vowel is pronounced, whereas the razer seemed to dull out most of the sound albiet still being good quality, and thus it sounded as one of the smoothest to my ears. for me, the other microphones remind me of one of those sound graphs that spike really high in the red zone whenever your volume is too loud/ reaching the max ceiling
13:47 "-pointing at wave - I'd give that one an 8" *Yeti gets an 8 on table* "-pointing at yeti- and give this one a 6" *Wave gets 6 on table* Elgato: "So...you have chosen...death"
Great video as I’m looking to buy my first microphone and this helped me A LOT. Although - I find it very confusing that you’re not using the same rating scales when giving the scores. It would be much appreciated if you both use a scale of 1-10, it would greatly improve your videos!!
Hahaha, loved how Sam drew my attention to the mic, when I was just focused on the content at hand. Suddenly I was like when will Harris and Senpai notice the hanging mic 😂
Hyper X quad cast S it’s so cool looking aesthetically but the wave link one does so much more in software and it just sounds better I’m really torn which one do you think I should get
I believe the Quadcast S also acts as an audio output device, the original just had monitoring through the port on the back, not audio passthrough from your computer
I watched a bunch of your audio videos, and they were the reason I bough a Wave. The fact that you still picked it against the new ones, makes me so happy with my purchase ngl LUL
5:25 Yeti X 5:33 Wave 1 5:40 Hyper X Quadcast S 5:47 Razer Seiren Mini I guess I’m a big dumb idiot because I could hardly tell the difference except the loudness/volume 😅 razer was softer, hyper x was louder, I think.
@@donkeyflex4201 I own a blue yeti pro and never use it. Unless you want to use it with a dedicated audio interface I would advise you to sell it and get a microphone that is not as overpriced. The wave seems like a good option :)
@@donkeyflex4201 yeah by the time i had the yeti i never really knew about the wave and i dont even know if it came out yet at the time, im content with it because really i just use it for casual streaming and talking to friends
Been watching your videos off and on when I see something interesting pop up. Yes, that segue was a bit LTT esque. All in all, you remind me of Linus Tech Tips, and Hardware Canucks to a degree, but with more geared towards streamers (obviously). Good stuff. Been doing the whole work from home thing, and just looking for some tips on some hardware to up my game a bit with conference calls mainly. Thanks for doing the mic reviews!
Hey Ryan, Harris, I'm seeking for your advice if you're kind enough to help me out. I'm looking for a new Mic to buy for my TH-cam videos and to be honest, I'm not sure which one would fit me the most. Note: I'm looking for a USB mic like HyperX Quadcast or something similar. Anyway, if you could listen to how my voice sounds in one of my videos (i recommend the one which is highlighted on my channel, I had more time to edit the sound on that one), you might be able to recommend me a microphone. The problem is that English is not my main or secondary language so the " S " tends to have a really high pitch. And to remove that, I'm usually editing the sound in Adobe Audition. At this point, I'm using " Superlux E205U " USB Microphone. However, I'm unable to control the gain and this is one of the reasons I would like to change it. Hopefully, you see this comment and you can reach back to me. Thank you & Best Regards, BrancoB.
excellent video, I have a question because you are an expert, which of these two would be my best option for live streaming and that has less noise reduction around? the SUDOTACK ST-900, or the Razer Seiren Mini?
Idk why the Samson q2u wasn’t on her amazing dynamic mic so no background noise and is usb/ xlr so very clear upgrade path and it’s only 60 bucks with a stand
@@realw1ll my mistake, it's still a good mic especially since I have to travel for work and weight and size come into play. Ultimately there are a lot of options that are half the price as the "gaming" oriented microphone options that do as good or better a job.
I wish there was a store I could go to where I could test out different mics. I've got a very deep voice and it sounds strange in some mics but fine in others.
I just realized that there was a mistake at 14:55. Harris gave the elgato an 8 and the yeti a 6, but it’s the opposite on the video. Anyways, I just thought I’d point it out, keep up the great work guys!
hi broskee, umm, would you mind making a review on the Maono Fairy AU-903 Microphone please? i feel like its a good value mic, plus, its not that expensive. thank you for your attention. can yall plz like this so harris sees this?
Great video. If you want some criticism I would just say the only thing you missed the ball on was providing a "Conclusion Section". Otherwise, this is super top notch stuff guys and gets a thumb and sub from me.
Very informative video! I do have a question though: I have an OG Blue Yeti. Would you recommend upgrading from that to any of these ones, or should I stick to the one I have?
I just want to point out that Blue has the "Snowball Ice" that you can pick up for $50. I think its quality is far superior than the Razer and its what I use on my streams.
Both i and my friend had Snowballs, mine was a regular one and my friend had the ice. What a steaming pile of shit it was. Both sounded horrible and mine broke just after 3 months. My friends ice lasted longer but he literally had to keep it 10cm from his mouth for it to pick up anything. My friend replaced his with a simple headset mic, while i went with a proper XLR mic that completely shitfucks every mic in this video back to the stoneage despite costing less than all these.
@@oxaile4021 do you think that the razer one is better than the snowball? in my country there isn't all the microphones brands, and i'm searching something around $50-60 to start streaming... what should i do?
In b4 "bUt YoU dIdN't TaLk AbOuT tHiS MiC." What mic was your favorite here?
How im i first
im the only one who liked, oof
honestly the razer was my favourite, cheap af and looks so cute haha
@@behrozbajwa3411 i got the blue snoball already
you have to try the maono au-pm422 its a cheap beast!!
Harris: "Hyper X: I think people buy this just because it looks good".
Me at the start of the video: "Love the look of the Hyper X".
Literally a main reason I bought it for myself. It's all relative, pick what you like.
Sadly its around 180€ in germany so i will search for some other mics
@@zeronin4696 yep, 180€ is a bit too much for a mic imo
But...the rgb :(
I bought the first version of it. I have got so many compliments on it in zoom meetings/streams
@@Instantur becase of soundquality or looks? :D
Well, the HyperX also comes with the shock mount thing and built-in pop filter. Also the mute button at the top is pretty nifty (lights off when muted). For someone like me who just wants a quality mic that's pretty nice package. You guys should rate the package/ergonomics too next time.
Razer’s new tic tac is lookin pretty good
NGL it looks like a huge butt plug XD
@@SilvaShadow1990 eww but yes but it looks quiet
@@mr.banana4178 it also kinda looks like a Dr. Mario mega vitamin. Yes I Kno my comparisons to what the mic looks like are immature, but I couldn't help it. Tbh, I enjoy it's form factor design.
The tictac seems to fit in with the razer drinks and gum they released
Nice (likes)
Edit: nvm they fucked up the number
me watching this with $5 earbuds pretending to hear a difference: 😃
👍🏼
Ratings:
Ryan - #/5
Sound - Yeti = 3, Quad = 4, Wave = 3.5, Razor = 3
Build/Aesthetics - Yeti = 4, Quad = 5, Wave = 4, Razer = 3
Function - Yeti = 5, Quad = 3, Wave = 5, Razer = 0
Value - Yeti = 2.5, Quad = 2.5, Wave = 5, Razer = 4
Harris - #/10
Sound - Yeti = 7, Quad = 7, Wave = 9, Razer = 8
Build/Aestheics - Yeti = 9, Quad = 9, Wave = 5, Razer = 4
Function - Yeti = 6, Quad = 3, Wave = 8, Razer = 1
Value - Yeti = 4, Quad = 6, Wave = 8, Razer = 8
Rode NT-USB of course is the best USB mic. The most clean and deep sound u can reach in usb segment, no difference with mid-budget XLR in close look.
even a 100$ xlr setup will wipe the floor with a NT-UTSB
@@felixklimm7225 yup a behringer um2 with like an mxl 990 or 770 would be leagues better than any usb mic.
@@mosestran9717 I'd go with a Behringer mixer. Q502USS if you need 48v or 302USB if you only need 15v. They're not much more expensive than a um2
thats what i got and i fr think that harris should take a look at it
The nt-usb and nt-usb mini deserve a looking at
a minor factor why i went with quad cast a year ago was the added value of built in shock mount and pop filter. coming from a blue yeti with the factory issue of standard shock mounts not fitting, the hyperx quadcast coming with it built in was a blessing. plus shock mounts go for about $20-40, and a pop filter is about $10, so the mic itself is around $90-100. the convenience of having it all in one already and not having to making sure your parts are compatible is a big plus.
The seiren mini literally looks like a fall guy.
hes that little troll in that bunch
Lol I thought that only I noticed
but their six foot
Don't make me say it
Amogus
Oh my fucking god, i can already see Razer picking up this idea, and making a fall-guy version. xD
Alpha Gaming has grew so much in such little time. Its crazy i remember in the old days when Harris had 50k subs. It makes me happy to see this growth.
harris you should start inviting your wife to join you on mic tests so we can also see how females' higher range sounds like
*wife, but yeah that would be helpful
@@michaelgee568 woops my bad. thanks for pointing it out
@@michaelgee568 You don't know. Maybe he thinks the wifi should join. :D
Good point
I would love that honestly...
Recently I bought a microphone that sounded pretty good on a review a guy did. But now when I speak too loudly, it gets so loud it like, cracks? I wish for a mic that can handle me being loud.
POV: You don't hear a difference.
I dont
@@2137xd I do
@@highlysus k
POV: Im seeing ur comment.
👍🏼
As someone who has the regular Yeti X, I absolutely love the software. I tend to have hard "S"es so the de-esser is a godsend for me. That and the controls built into the mic itself and being able to change it on the fly is much appreciated rather than having to go into the software to change my gain, volume or balance between game audio or mic audio.
harris: “man it’s interesting to hear how each one is different “
me: listen to all the mics and not hearing a difference between them at all 😐
It honestly depends on what you’re listening on. I watch YT on my phone about 99% of the time, so essentially all subtle differences are lost simply due to hardware.
@@Matrim42 It also depends on your ears because even with my headset they sound identical 😂
im seeing this on my pc with my headset you can def hear a difference between them but honestly i was surprised at how good the Razer one is (price X quality)
😂😂
Depends on your ears fr, lol I put on headphones and still couldn’t hear a difference.
Feel like i made the right choice with the wave 1. Which I found through you! Appreciate all the info man... You the real MVP! As someone that's new to all of this and just starting a stream/gaming channel, it really does help a lot.
But the Elgato Wave in other reviews has very very much NOISE.... Is it true ?
The Maono AU-A04 Condenser Microphone is an affordable mic. $64 comes with a Boom Arm, and a pop filter.
For those getting started I'd take a look at that mic as well as the ones mentioned above.
Completely agree, Im using the AU-PM421, similar price and with all the stuff included.
I just purchased the standard Yeti Blue about one month ago because I don't read directions I was unaware that it is customizable. I already love it after watching this video I love it even more. you guys appear to have a great time making this vid... great job!!!
13:46 I just caught something with the functionality table. Harris’s scores for the Yeti and the Wave are flipped.
00:25 Where is this teaser from? Does anyone have the source of this? (Shure SM7B successor)
I've been searching as well and can't find any leaks, info not even the video clip shown here but having a close look you can see this is most likely an USB mic with the shape of an SM7B but I don't believe is a "successor"
Here's the video he was referencing. Found it on the Shure twitter account. Looks like it has XLR, USB, and headphone connectors.
th-cam.com/video/zKj5LYFyUNM/w-d-xo.html
The video linked below says "inspired by an icon". Looks like it has a combo gain/headphone volume control, mic mute, it's XLR, possibly a condenser capsule.
twitter.com/shure/status/1316423874750427136?s=20 It was on their twitter and probably other socials
Thanks :)
I finally got a Blue Yeti Blackout edition yesterday (kept putting it off because I have so many mics already) and I have to say this is by far the best money I ever spent on a microphone. I'm honestly blown away by the quality of the build and the quality of the sound.
Even comparing the audio from the mics side by side, one after another, the difference is negligible. It's hard to imagine anyone tuning into a stream is going to notice or care about that difference. The fact that one of these is $50 and the others are all over $100 is crazy! That cheap Razer is a steal, really great value.
the more I look into this stuff the more I notice the tiny differences. But overall it isn't a notable enough of a difference. People care much more about your personality and aesthetic at that point
There is a pretty damn huge difference if you have a half decent pair of headphones.
the biggest difference is how much audio they pick up
It’s not really the audio quality that matters (cause at this point audio quality is just personal preference), it’s how much background sound the mics pick up. The Blue Yeti by farrr picks up the least amount of background sound, than the Razer is next while the Hyper X and Wave:1 r tied at last. While your talking (if it’s a podcast, a video, streaming, or even just talking to people in games, nobody wants to hear background sounds when ur talking.
@@EvanReichert But will processing the audio afterwards not fix this? With constant buzzing of equipment you can make an Noise Profile and pretty much cut out all of it. Do-able in free programs.
Firstly, I LOVE these comparison videos, they're perfect. However, it would be helpful to hear all of these comparisons with a female voice. Obviously, I have less of a deep voice than you males and I'm finding it hard to figure out which would work best for my voice type. Do you possibly have a suggestion based loosely on the average female voice?
The razer one just chilling there with the price tag flex
It would have been helpful to get some different voice, like female voices to compare as well.
Very good video. I couldn’t really tell that much of a difference on audio but beyond that the wave and yeti have really good software. I have an xlr so would you recommend getting a better interface like the goxlr/goxlr mini to have more control or would you say usb mics are starting to become a better option with the software they include?
honestly was waiting for this video, I recently just purchased my first ever XLR microphone (rode NT1) But I'm super excited to see all the new USB mics that are out and coming out.
@SamWoodhall
You had 1 job Sam, 1 job...
Harris: "I would give this mic," while pointing at the Wave 1 held by Ryan, "an 8."
Sam in spreadsheet: Yeti = 8
Harris: "I would give this one," pointing at the Yeti in his hand, "a 6."
Sam in spreadsheet: Wave = 6
Again 1 job Sam, 1 job...
BTW good job on the mic moving into the shot.
was going through the comments for this kind of thing and yeah not disappointed
You’ve got to be shitting me I bought my Hyperx mic 4 months ago and now they release a new one that changes colors. Fml
0:00 Hey remember when we release this video about USB microphones and then ended up being one of the most viewed * coughs * helpful videos
I like the blue and red contrast with them sitting side by side. Visually appealing.
Razer is certianly the worst of the bunch... but that pink tho! 😉 Out of this bunch I liked the Elgato best although it's a little sibilant so get that de-esser out. Wave also wins on quality/asthetics for me too as I'd prefer a small form mic that doesn't stand out while I'm streaming. Wave 3 is also cool but you're paying for a higher bit and sample rate along with the tap to mute button on the top so Wave 1 is probably a better deal for most streamers. EQ in OBS is absolutely the way to go or throw in a plugin like iZotope Neutron as a VST filter in OBS and get the best EQ and compression possible. If you're not using OBS you can also use plugins in real time to make these mics sound better via Audio Hijack (Mac) or Voicemeeter Banana (PC). Nice video Harris and Ryan and absolute coincidence we release a video like this at exactly the same time 🎙😁
worst of the bunch, compared to that it only costs 50 dollars, its actually really good
i did a blind test and liked the elegato on the blue shirt-guys voice as my top first pick, second being the razer
all the other microphones seem to have sharp whines when a loud syllable or vowel is pronounced, whereas the razer seemed to dull out most of the sound albiet still being good quality, and thus it sounded as one of the smoothest to my ears. for me, the other microphones remind me of one of those sound graphs that spike really high in the red zone whenever your volume is too loud/ reaching the max ceiling
Good, fun vid - thanks guys. Bought the Wave 1 a couple of months ago, so glad you still think it is best value!!
Damn that WoW branding is actually tasteful and not over done.
I don’t play WoW but i’m still considering it lmfao. It looks so nice
13:47
"-pointing at wave - I'd give that one an 8" *Yeti gets an 8 on table*
"-pointing at yeti- and give this one a 6" *Wave gets 6 on table*
Elgato: "So...you have chosen...death"
was about to point that out. Editor loses -10 points for that XD
#DontGiveSamARaise
Came to the comments for this exact thing
Hey now, Sam was more worried about the humor and the mic Harris left in the shot. Give Sam 10/10 for humor
Came here to see if anyone posted this lol
Feeling good about my wave 3...love this mic!
Wait so what’s the name of that SHURE SM7B successor that you teased? I can’t find info on it
Great video as I’m looking to buy my first microphone and this helped me A LOT. Although - I find it very confusing that you’re not using the same rating scales when giving the scores. It would be much appreciated if you both use a scale of 1-10, it would greatly improve your videos!!
I just got a blue yeti and it was such a game changer. It made my voice sound more natural and crisp.
Would love to see an XLR mic version of this, as well as one for audio interfaces/mixers
Hahaha, loved how Sam drew my attention to the mic, when I was just focused on the content at hand. Suddenly I was like when will Harris and Senpai notice the hanging mic 😂
when someone finally catches up to *LTT* Segway
Segue
Hahaha I was waiting for the happy listening! Thanks guys, you confirmed me that I will make a good choice with the Wave.
Me listen to this with my shittie phone speaker. Not been able to tell the diffence at all
Bro same 😂😂😂
Literally was looking for mics today lol, thanks Harris!
13:19 - 14:21 Every word they said went in one ear and straight out the other, all eyes were on the falling mic :D
The recording mic slowly creeping inside the shot just killed me xD
Great job with the edit Sam! And also Harris and Ryan for the reaction :D
Hyper X quad cast S it’s so cool looking aesthetically but the wave link one does so much more in software and it just sounds better I’m really torn which one do you think I should get
you guys are great... your vids make so many more ppl better on youtube and twitch... THANK YOU SO MUCH
The Linus Segway was on point, I think I represent the entire comment section in saying it was perfect
Segue
I believe the Quadcast S also acts as an audio output device, the original just had monitoring through the port on the back, not audio passthrough from your computer
Harris: I don't know why you'd spend $180 on a mic
Also Harris: *Spends $2000 on Blue Kiwi microphone*
I watched a bunch of your audio videos, and they were the reason I bough a Wave. The fact that you still picked it against the new ones, makes me so happy with my purchase ngl LUL
Harris, I had an Idea for a video. A mic video comparing budgets XLR mics. The Rode Podcaster, Blue ember, and the Audio Technica.
Thx
Please do, I am thinking of getting one of those
Me too!
Super excited for my Wave:1 to arrive mainly for the software feature he mentioned in a previous video!
I’m so stuck between Wave 1 and Hyper it’s hurting my head
Go for wave :)
How I've only just discovered you now I don't know, but I'm glad I did. Keep it up man your content is awesome.
5:25 Yeti X
5:33 Wave 1
5:40 Hyper X Quadcast S
5:47 Razer Seiren Mini
I guess I’m a big dumb idiot because I could hardly tell the difference except the loudness/volume 😅 razer was softer, hyper x was louder, I think.
Amazing video! Thanks for the info! By the way, on the time 13:56+- the functionality scores of wave and yeti for Harris are swap. :)
i just got a blue yeti in june, sadly i wont be buying another one any time soon
I just bought one Monday. 😅
@@hempner8085 nice, i havent had any problems so far
I bought a Blue Yeti Pro(never opened) two weeks ago and was debating on returning it for an Elgato.
@@donkeyflex4201 I own a blue yeti pro and never use it. Unless you want to use it with a dedicated audio interface I would advise you to sell it and get a microphone that is not as overpriced. The wave seems like a good option :)
@@donkeyflex4201 yeah by the time i had the yeti i never really knew about the wave and i dont even know if it came out yet at the time, im content with it because really i just use it for casual streaming and talking to friends
Bro This could not be more helpful with this thanks soo much. Much love Harris 😊❤️❤️
"It looks like it's meant to dissolve in your stomach"... I guess like a Pepto-Bismol tab...
Been watching your videos off and on when I see something interesting pop up. Yes, that segue was a bit LTT esque. All in all, you remind me of Linus Tech Tips, and Hardware Canucks to a degree, but with more geared towards streamers (obviously). Good stuff. Been doing the whole work from home thing, and just looking for some tips on some hardware to up my game a bit with conference calls mainly. Thanks for doing the mic reviews!
I'm using a Fifine mic that was like $43 and its literally amazing
Hey Ryan, Harris,
I'm seeking for your advice if you're kind enough to help me out.
I'm looking for a new Mic to buy for my TH-cam videos and to be honest, I'm not sure which one would fit me the most. Note: I'm looking for a USB mic like HyperX Quadcast or something similar.
Anyway, if you could listen to how my voice sounds in one of my videos (i recommend the one which is highlighted on my channel, I had more time to edit the sound on that one), you might be able to recommend me a microphone. The problem is that English is not my main or secondary language so the " S " tends to have a really high pitch.
And to remove that, I'm usually editing the sound in Adobe Audition. At this point, I'm using " Superlux E205U " USB Microphone. However, I'm unable to control the gain and this is one of the reasons I would like to change it.
Hopefully, you see this comment and you can reach back to me.
Thank you & Best Regards,
BrancoB.
Lmao I love how u used the "linus move" for ur sponsor
excellent video, I have a question because you are an expert, which of these two would be my best option for live streaming and that has less noise reduction around?
the SUDOTACK ST-900, or the Razer Seiren Mini?
Idk why the Samson q2u wasn’t on her amazing dynamic mic so no background noise and is usb/ xlr so very clear upgrade path and it’s only 60 bucks with a stand
It's a dynamic mic too.... Which for some reason never gets discussed...
Agreed. Dynamic mics are vastly superior for streaming but they don’t look as cool so nobody talks about them lol
I'm using the samson meteor. Great little usb dynamic mic for the price. Sad samson didn't get any love in this video.
@@brandenbrooks8560 that’s a condenser mic, not a dynamic
@@realw1ll my mistake, it's still a good mic especially since I have to travel for work and weight and size come into play. Ultimately there are a lot of options that are half the price as the "gaming" oriented microphone options that do as good or better a job.
I'm just glad the wave 1 is back in stock. been wanting to grab that mic for months
"its so expensive idk who this mic would be for" - paraphrasing
*shroud breathing heavily*
I was just looking at mics this week so this video is perfect
I wish there was a store I could go to where I could test out different mics. I've got a very deep voice and it sounds strange in some mics but fine in others.
Like corpse
i love your channel, and i appreciate all the tips. im a small parttime streamer and you keep hope in my heart lol.
Did you have your hyperX mic on the right setting this time before you called it out for sounding bad lmao
I just realized that there was a mistake at 14:55. Harris gave the elgato an 8 and the yeti a 6, but it’s the opposite on the video. Anyways, I just thought I’d point it out, keep up the great work guys!
I just bought the TLM 102 lol
Price???
RageElixir just chilling in the comment section...
old but gold mic
we just gonna ignore rage just vibin here with only 47 likes
lol rage just chilling in the comments
Love your videos. They are all so helpful and in-depth. Thanks.
9:13 as an owner of the wow mic, hearing the tiny clink on that shiny base gave me a micro-panic attack.
Thank you!!! I actually watch the old video yesterday because I’m looking at a new USB mic
The Razer Seiren looks like a $20 Amazon microphone.
What did you exspect? You pay for the name not for the quality
@@ArcticZombie They literally rated the razer sound quality above the quad and the yeti...
@@zeronin4696 it’s Literally $50
@@chrisa8148 that’s kind of funny based on the fact razer headset Mike’s sound really bad or the razer nari ultimate anyway
I'm really enjoying my Elgato Wave mic. The quality is great and, as you said, the software is so useful.
But the Elgato Wave in other reviews has very very much NOISE....
Agree "looks like it's meant to dissolve in your stomach"
lol O.o
he's insinuating that it looks like a capsule pill.
Just ordered my Hyperx Quadcast S!!! Cant wait for it
Is it good?
@@drizzy4312 yeah it’s amazing
Whenever I use my quadcast I get sooo much background noise I can move my toe and it’ll get picked up any help
Turn down the gain and get closer to the microphone
My question is what mic were you recording this on cuz it sounds great. And was it live recorded or overdubbed? cuz I don't even see it in the vid
I love how they say the mic is 140$ but you click on the link and it’s 300$
@baconboy80 it’s takes you to a whole different mic on the link then the actual hyperx quadcast. Which is 140$
it's funny how i recently got REALLY into Linus, and then you mention.. what a great Vancity guy ! :P
hi broskee, umm, would you mind making a review on the Maono Fairy AU-903 Microphone please? i feel like its a good value mic, plus, its not that expensive. thank you for your attention. can yall plz like this so harris sees this?
I bought the Samson G-Track Pro because of your other video and im loving it!
Who else has been waiting for this??
Who wasn't?
i was looking at mics last night lmao
Great video. If you want some criticism I would just say the only thing you missed the ball on was providing a "Conclusion Section". Otherwise, this is super top notch stuff guys and gets a thumb and sub from me.
Harris: "One of the most helpful videos"
Me: Do you mean one of the most successful?
Very informative video! I do have a question though: I have an OG Blue Yeti. Would you recommend upgrading from that to any of these ones, or should I stick to the one I have?
The Elgato needs some silver on it on nice texture to make it stand out.
What mic was that hanging into the shot? Sounds better than most of the mics you tested!
I just want to point out that Blue has the "Snowball Ice" that you can pick up for $50. I think its quality is far superior than the Razer and its what I use on my streams.
dude my snowball is so soft
Both i and my friend had Snowballs, mine was a regular one and my friend had the ice. What a steaming pile of shit it was. Both sounded horrible and mine broke just after 3 months. My friends ice lasted longer but he literally had to keep it 10cm from his mouth for it to pick up anything. My friend replaced his with a simple headset mic, while i went with a proper XLR mic that completely shitfucks every mic in this video back to the stoneage despite costing less than all these.
@@oxaile4021 do you think that the razer one is better than the snowball? in my country there isn't all the microphones brands, and i'm searching something around $50-60 to start streaming... what should i do?
@@ursula7308 It'll be perfect for you.
What audio program are you using to record? I bought the Hyper X mic but I don’t know what to use to record the audio (for voice overs.)
Your amazon link only shows the hyperx listed at 250! Only place I’ve been able to find them for 160 is directly on the hyperx website
i know this is late but Bestbuy has it at that price too
Literally just rewatched that original video this morning, talk about perfect timing.
only people who didn’t come from tik tok can like this
this was on tiktok?
@@keanenm328 r/wooooosh
@@milzac_ttv9917 This isn't reddit.
@@aSLOTHx apperently you dont know the meaning if you r/woooooosh someone
@@milzac_ttv9917 i do but this isn't reddit nor is it funny anymore.
An awesome video as per usual, Harris. 😆 👍 👍
Cheers to you, my man! 🍻