If you do it do A B testing because it’s hard to compare two mics when there is a mic between them, and do it mystery so people can’t be like yea the beacon sounds best because it’s beacon
I thought the Deity and the BEACN both sounded good in terms of regular talking. I did like the sound of the BEACN better when it came to the clipping test though. Thanks for running this comparison!
Im drooling over the BEACN - i love the aesthetics and the simplicity while also providing a rocksolid function. To me it seems like the way to go if you want the sound of the shure, but dont quite have the money for a the actual mic + setup.
Harris!!! Your video are my standard of quality! I have a question: What program do you use to edit your voice for general video talk? Because when testing the mics you sound really raw and with general/normal mic problems, but when explaining other things you sound crispy clean and natural.
The Deity is super impressive, especially for the price. Honestly was not expecting that at all. Might be the budget dynamic pick for streaming at this point.
Most Deity mics while not the best are quite usable. When you look at the price and the fact that even most expensive mics require some post processing, Deity mics are very worthwhile mics.
Yeah, Deity vs Shure MV7 would be a great head-to-head for best out of the box sound. I love the MV7 and have bought a half dozen of them for elearning recording. It’s my go-to mic if I need to record an instructor in a non-studio environment. I think though Deity might just take the cake for its price and sound. But I’d watch that video.
I loved how you mentioned “this is the only mic that is plug and play and works on Mac”, I use a mac for work and have several meetings, and I am always interested in finding mics and accessories that I can use with my Mac, but most youtube reviews only consider windows… Love your content
Only one of them supports core audio and thus ANY serious work in the media field? Hard to believe. I would guess he is flat out wrong and just forgot to visit his security settings.
@@hepphepps8356 You'd be surprised at just how much of the feature set is locked behind using proprietary software, which is only available for Windows. Razer is a top example of this, and so is the GoXLR
the Deity, of the three, seems like a great value. Sound is similar to the BEACN but at a lower price. Plus there's a full Deity kit for $199. I can see it being a great starter kit for someone who really wants to get into streaming/content creation.
The Deity one surprised me, sounds great. Beacn is great aswell and you can hear the difference in price. I was suprised to hear only so small diference between beacn and deity though. PS: Feels good to hear Harris confirm my impression right after commenting right away :P
I definitely wanna see the 10-15 mic comparisons. I have the hyperx solocast and I never see any youtube videos comparing it and I feel it's a pretty good mic.
I followed a previous video of yours where you went through some mics and I grabbed a Seiren mini during Black Friday... even though the lack of a mute button kinda sucks, I have a hotkey to do it simply. I didnt want to spend a bunch and it didn't sound too bad during the testing. In the future I was definitely interested in the BEACN given recent review from you! Thanks Harris
I was dead set on the Beacn Mic, but the price was holding me back. The Deity is SUPER appealing with it's price point and a possible option I'm exploring now.
I actually have the Razer Seiren V2 Pro. Yeah out of the box it isnt the best but after I took it and tweaked it in OBS its a pretty solid mic choice for me! It complements the rest of my Razer setup well :P
Yeah it's super weird I have the original razor siren x and the siren x v2 and the siren x sounded way better out of the box than the V2. I guess it's nice that you can at least EQ it in synapse this time around
I can't thank you enough for providing so much education about streaming equipment, the comparisons, the explanations, everything you do. You are the go-to man when it comes to "What's a microphone" or "What should I use for streaming".
I really like the fifine and I believe it gives amazing sound quality for the price and it also comes with a kit if you choose and for barely anything more they include pop filter, windsock, mic arm and shock mount. THIS is the reason usb mics make it so easy to get a good mic setup without breaking the bank. (because of the price you can spend on the other parts of a mic set up)
I bought my fifine usb mic about 2 years ago and im still using it. Came with eveything i needed (arm, pop filter, shock mount) and all i had to do was download some software to tweak the levels. Honestly, one of the best budget usb microphones i can recommend for about $40-$50
Your content is helpful always. If I ever have any questions about my streaming setup, software, accessories, etc. this is the first place I check. You're doing the lords work here
Well Harris, you've sold me. I was perfectly happy with my Wave 3 but I constantly get told people can hear themselves through my mic. As well as my background noise from time to time. I'm aware that I can probably solve the issue myself but I was eyeballing the SM7B for a future purchase but your recent videos have swayed me.
ive been subscribed a minute and find your videos extremely helpful and easy to understand. this one was very cool, I've wondered about dynamic USB for a while and knew the condensors I use aren't the most appropriate for the job, so this was really cool. the deity was my favorite to look at, but I think I really like the sound of the beacn the most! i've got a long ways to go before my channel is generating the kind of revenue that'll help me secure it so I'm going to start saving now :) thank you for this video!
I've been wanting a Shure SM7b forever, but always held off because of price. After watching this video, I think I'm really interested in the BEACN now. The differences to the sound were barely noticeable(at least to me). Thanks Alpha!
Would've loved to have seen the MV7 in the comparison, it's cheaper than the BEACN and honestly really good. I feel like it came out and people decided it wasn't exactly the same as the SM7b and promptly forgot about it, but they've even got an XLR-only version for under $200 now. Also, Razer claims the V2 Pro has an analog limiter, but I don't know how good it is.
If I hadn’t just bought an Elgato wave 3 based on your recommendations I’d probably go with a Deity. Curious to hear how the wave 3 compares to the Deity.
The Beacn and the Deity both sound great at normal volumes. I don't see myself getting either of them anytime soon though. I see no point in changing out my current Røde Podmic + GoXLR Mini. However, if I were to get a USB mic to use with my iPad at some point, the Deity seems like a very solid candidate for something like on-location podcasts etc.
Thank you for all the advice you have put out over the years, I recently decided to actually try and start a youtube channel and it seems to actually be working out and a lot of it is thanks to all the advice you have given, much love!
There is a very big difference between the mics, but I think the beacn is the best. Nice video! You are a great inspiration for me because I make self also tech videos.
Currently have a MV7.. just switched from the GoXLR to the Beacn Mix Create and 100% thinking of swapping to the Beacn Mic.. amazing rundown and comparison, keep up the great work!
I love this kind of videos, you are a real sensei regarding streaming, and streambeats is perfect for my intro and outro! Keep going mr Harris BTW, the Shura is incredible, but I'm in love with the Beacn mic
The Deity mic sounds almost exactly the same to the Beacon (obviously you can modify the sound on the Beacon) which makes it great for the price, so that makes it my favorite
First love watching your videos. Started making content a year ago and I use your videos to improve my streaming and TH-cam setup with one new improvement per month. Mic is one that is on my list next. This video was perfect timing and very helpful with that! The Deity sounded really well for the price point buy the Beacn sounded better and albeit costs more it's 1.5 the times of the deity. If spending that much on a mic I'm going to invest in myself and get the better sounding one. Thank you so much! Teach your little one about all this content stuff as they get older so the Hellar family can keep being #1 in setup guides!
I definitely think the Beacn mic sounded really good and the 32bit float clip protection makes it such a candidate. I would get a Elgato wave mic, but I just can't stand how it looks, it's such a weird and awkward design to me, I have a quadcast right now and it sounds pretty good, though the fact that it's a condenser mic makes it hard to block out a lot of noise, even with Nvidia Broadcast. I think the Beacn looks professional, sleak while having some RGB, which is something I like.
We stan Harris for the mic knowledge 👏 🙏 thank you for your hard work and helping content creators create better ❤ Right now I use the Elgato Wave 3 thanks to you and I love it. Maybe I'll upgrade to the deity when the time calls for it because I really like the way that it sounds and feels very affordable for me, but so far very happy with my wave 3
Nice video man, definitely helpful! When I stream I peak HARD as I tend to shout (currently on a HyperX condenser mic) so to hear how the Beacn handled the clip test was NICE. anything north of $200 is a bit steep but this might become my new mic.
The Deity would be my choice for price vs. performance. The Beacon would be my second choice but if I'm going to spend that much money on a Mic I'm getting a Shure MV7 that I can upgrade to XLR later. P.S. Full disclosure, I run a Shure MV7 simultaneously connected to my Mac via XLR and my gaming PC via USB. I also have an ATR2100X at my vacation home dual connected to my Mac via USB and my gaming PC via XLR.
Either you are the biggest human in history, or you have been lied to about what 8 inches is :) Great review by the way. I have a suggestion for a video. I am a content creator, and I'm about to take a month long vacation in Europe. I'm doing one bag travel, so I need a mic that is small and good quality. I am taking a BEACN Mix Create, but I believe the BEACN mic I have will be too big. If you did a video on the bests travel mics for content creators on the go(like evaluating their quality of sound/functionality vs volume of space it occupies), you would be filling a much needed hole in the tech review space, as I can't find many videos on that particular aspect of "Best Mics" and I leave in about 6 weeks. Take care.
I want a tournament style mic series -- top 10 USB vs top 10 XLR - first video narrows it down to top 3 USB, 2nd video narrows down to top 3 XLR -- then the final battle video, top 3 of each vs each other.
I do really like the sound of the Diety, and I've been using their shotgun mics for on-camera uses for years. I'm just a little disappointed by the lack of software and features on the mic. Still worth checking out for the price though!
Latency free mic monitoring is a must have. Most usb mics lack this. Better usb starter mics are Samson Q2U, ATR2100x-USB, or AT2005USB. All of these are smaller handheld USB dynamic mics with XLR. $100 or less. As low as $50 sometimes. You can start out with USB, then upgrade to a mixer/audio interface later. If going all in on XLR from the start, SM58 is a better option at $99. (or SM57 with foam cap). There are videos how to EQ an SM57 to sound like SM7B. I have personally used SM58, E835, RE20, and SM7B. These USB mics look cool. That’s about it. They look like an SM7B because that mic is popular.
I’m liking this video to tell you I would love to hear all the top mics back to back. Also maybe desktop mics for those of us wanting to do some TH-cam voice overs 👀
Nice vid! But the Fifine k658 was missing from this comparison. Should definitely try to include it in a future comparison. Costs less than all these, plug and play, good sound out of the box, and comes with a shock mount.
Hey man! So I’ve been watching your videos on how to start streaming, tips and tricks, best equipment, how to use obs, etc. I’m currently stuck in a position on what laptop to use for streaming. To keep a long story short… I am streaming from my ps5 to TH-cam/Twitch. Streaming from the ps5 is good but when I go back and rewatch my videos I notice a drop in frames and it’s gets stupid pixelated. So what I was going to do was buy a laptop remote play it from the laptop and stream my laptop to twitch. I have both the microphone and the camera ready to rock and roll but stuck on what laptop would be best. Some videos that I have watch get a laptop but when they stream it you see little hiccups in the way, I am trying my best to stay away from a capture card at the moment but if I have to get one for the best performance I will. (To my knowledge I know they do not currently make a capture card that outputs 120hz yet) and my monitor for my ps5 is a 120hz monitor and I don’t want to lose that performance that’s why I am staying away from a capture card and am trying find a really good affordable laptop that will stream perfectly with no hiccups. Reason I commented on your video is because you know your stuff compared to a lot of other people. I’m new to all this streaming stuff but I sorta get how it works thanks to you. I know you’re probably super busy with other videos and edits and all but would greatly appreciate any advice! Love the videos you put out and the hard work you do as well! Thanks again and have a blessed day!
My mic order from best to worst Shure SM7B, Beacn Mic, Deity VO-7U, Razer Seiren V2 Pro The SM7B is a staple in the XLR Dynamic mic category but a USB mic that you possibly could've compared the others to, to replace the SM7B is the Audio Technica ATR 2500. I personally still go with XLR for that added control of audio sounds if I'm too loud or too quiet. The choice I picked is the Audio Technica AT2020 with a Behringer Xenyx Q502USB as the USB power is how it would retrieve its phantom power and also send connection to the PC. I would eventually like a DSLR/Shotgun mic setup but just something cheap so maybe you can do a shotgun mic comparison which is going to be expensive. LOL anyway keep up the good work Harris. P.S. A note and something I've realized for a bit but never really felt the need to comment about it since I heard about it from other people's POV. Other creators have done kind of a tier list about the most used mics that popular and growing streamers use. Anyway, I would honestly like your thought about more XLR mics. Lastly, maybe a video idea is clashing the 2 variants together about all the different types of standalone microphones being USB, XLR and shotgun mics. That's all from me, a rare commenter but I do hope this gets seen. :D Been subscribed since before Covid sometime before that and I really enjoy your videos. Great stuff.
The BEACN sound nice and we know there is nice tools with it. The DEITY VO-7U is simply an easy plug and play out of the box that sound surprisely really good. BEACN is more PRO overall. The software/features are really nice and external controller that could be buy separatly is more than a nice touch. I have to say the BEACN got that little sexy looks too with that light ring.
After my last mic crapped out (HyperX Quadcast) I got a Deity based off this video and eight hours into troubleshooting I have NOT been able to get my computer to recognize it!!! It seems to be a common issue among Deity users so be wary but overall I have really high hopes for it! I’m hoping to get a replacement and that this is just a bug because I really want this mic to work more than any other USBs on the market.
I think doing the 10 to 15 mic comparison will help people like me that stream games to use something other then my headset mic thanks for the great content
I’ve been watching you videos for more than two years now and I just realized I wasn’t subscribed yet…. What??? Fixing that right now. Great content and thanks for the all the knowledge 😊🎉😅
I have been using the wave 3 mic for a long time and the fact that the beacn mic has it's software to literally do any of the things you would normally do in OBS built into an app and the beacn mix create is also a very helpful tool to use when trying to monitor and control volumes and other settings is awesome. Definitely looking to switch since I don't really like the GOXLR that much to be honest. Overhpyed and I would rather have a USB Dynamic mic then a XLR mic.
Most important feature for me is that the microphone does not require a boom arm. Which means, I am looking for lavalier mics. I know its about the streamer experience, but on our channel we stream often with two people, and having two honking mic stands set up on my relatively small desk in my very small space is just a non-starter. Lav mics are the only way for us to go. So, I WOULD LOVE to see you review some less convention options like low, mid, and high tier lav mics. We are using some mid-ish range (i think) Rode lav mics right now, but I would love to see what the options are
So I upgraded all my audio equipment a few years ago. Picked up a GOXLR, Rode podmic, some other odds and ends. If I was considering a new mic, it would need to have well rounded mixing
The Beacn mic is awesome, but it's also a big price to pay for everything to be one single point of failure. Something like a Wave XLR gives you a lot of that functionality like the pre-amp switching clip guard, while also letting you switch to an XLR interface if you ever want to. Of course there's more clutter. I'm torn.
Aside from the SHURE SM7B, the Diety and the BEACN sounded really good to me. I personally didn't like how the Razer mic sounded. Thank you for the video Harris!
So glad to see decent USB dynamic mics hitting the market. It’s so rough watching people use Condenser mics on YT and Switch when they don’t have the acoustic treatment to make them sound good but that’s what is mostly in the market so that’s what people buy. I’m convinced the preference for Condensers by manufacturers is that they CAN sound good when demo’d. It’s just they don’t sound good when you put them in your home. Dynamic mics are so much more forgiving.
This video has helped me narrow my mic purchase down to two. I don't plan to do too much streaming but I'm constantly in discords and I hate gaming headsets and would much rather have my Sony XM5s while I speak. I currently have a FIFINE condenser mic that was given to me but it picks up SOOOO much of my movements and clicks. I'm torn between the BEACN and Deity leaning towards the BEACN bc of aesthetics. The price isn't really an issue for me
I could have commented most of your videos how great you explain all these things and that I like your channel, and yes, that's actually true ... BUT for some reason THIS is my first comment and it's this: Sure Harris, that's 8 inches xD Sure ... BTW: I would prefer the Deity of those 3
Which mic sounded the best AND if we did I giant USB mic shoot out, which ones would we HAVE to include?
If you do it do A B testing because it’s hard to compare two mics when there is a mic between them, and do it mystery so people can’t be like yea the beacon sounds best because it’s beacon
@@galacticnovastudios just skip between the two mics you wnt to hear, the chapters make it easy to figure out where each mic is placed in the video.
@@evlshoots it would actually be easier for me to download the video and cut out the mics in the middle then to make a bunch of skips
I think the by far the beacon was the best and razor was 100% the worst and sounds like a radio mic from 20 years ago
@@galacticnovastudios it really wouldnt be, just all you have to do is click to where you want in the video
"talking about-" *holds fingers about 3 inches apart* "8 inches away from the mic" Harris, I think we all understood that reference
10/10
I don’t get it
@@danvr6765 He is talking about the male genitalia
@@danvr6765 pen is
@@danvr6765men lie about wang size
Such a difference between these mics. We need a streamer microphone tier list video Harris!
Imagine the marketing quality of Spaghetti Scameti if they had an SM7B for their narration
Yup
What are you doing here 😂
I thought the Deity and the BEACN both sounded good in terms of regular talking. I did like the sound of the BEACN better when it came to the clipping test though. Thanks for running this comparison!
Im drooling over the BEACN - i love the aesthetics and the simplicity while also providing a rocksolid function. To me it seems like the way to go if you want the sound of the shure, but dont quite have the money for a the actual mic + setup.
Yeah the anti clipping feature sold me and it sounded the best. I pretty lod already
Harris!!! Your video are my standard of quality! I have a question: What program do you use to edit your voice for general video talk? Because when testing the mics you sound really raw and with general/normal mic problems, but when explaining other things you sound crispy clean and natural.
The Deity is super impressive, especially for the price. Honestly was not expecting that at all. Might be the budget dynamic pick for streaming at this point.
Most Deity mics while not the best are quite usable. When you look at the price and the fact that even most expensive mics require some post processing, Deity mics are very worthwhile mics.
@@WolfsHaven and actually a lot people wont bother that much on those high end professional features that most expensive mics offer
WOW the limiter on the BEACN absolutely blew away the others!
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If you do the comparison of all 10-15 USB microphones, that would be awesome! I've got a Shure MV7 and I wanna see how the others sound.
Yeah definitely will be interested to hear the difference.
Yeah, Deity vs Shure MV7 would be a great head-to-head for best out of the box sound. I love the MV7 and have bought a half dozen of them for elearning recording. It’s my go-to mic if I need to record an instructor in a non-studio environment.
I think though Deity might just take the cake for its price and sound. But I’d watch that video.
I loved how you mentioned “this is the only mic that is plug and play and works on Mac”, I use a mac for work and have several meetings, and I am always interested in finding mics and accessories that I can use with my Mac, but most youtube reviews only consider windows… Love your content
Only one of them supports core audio and thus ANY serious work in the media field? Hard to believe. I would guess he is flat out wrong and just forgot to visit his security settings.
@@hepphepps8356 You'd be surprised at just how much of the feature set is locked behind using proprietary software, which is only available for Windows. Razer is a top example of this, and so is the GoXLR
the Deity, of the three, seems like a great value.
Sound is similar to the BEACN but at a lower price. Plus there's a full Deity kit for $199. I can see it being a great starter kit for someone who really wants to get into streaming/content creation.
The Deity one surprised me, sounds great. Beacn is great aswell and you can hear the difference in price. I was suprised to hear only so small diference between beacn and deity though.
PS: Feels good to hear Harris confirm my impression right after commenting right away :P
I definitely wanna see the 10-15 mic comparisons. I have the hyperx solocast and I never see any youtube videos comparing it and I feel it's a pretty good mic.
Same, My first mic is also the HyperX Solocast
I actually am working on a video about the solocast vs the yeti and i may throw the quad cast in there as well.
I followed a previous video of yours where you went through some mics and I grabbed a Seiren mini during Black Friday... even though the lack of a mute button kinda sucks, I have a hotkey to do it simply. I didnt want to spend a bunch and it didn't sound too bad during the testing. In the future I was definitely interested in the BEACN given recent review from you!
Thanks Harris
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I was dead set on the Beacn Mic, but the price was holding me back. The Deity is SUPER appealing with it's price point and a possible option I'm exploring now.
I actually have the Razer Seiren V2 Pro. Yeah out of the box it isnt the best but after I took it and tweaked it in OBS its a pretty solid mic choice for me! It complements the rest of my Razer setup well :P
Yeah it's super weird I have the original razor siren x and the siren x v2 and the siren x sounded way better out of the box than the V2. I guess it's nice that you can at least EQ it in synapse this time around
I can't thank you enough for providing so much education about streaming equipment, the comparisons, the explanations, everything you do. You are the go-to man when it comes to "What's a microphone" or "What should I use for streaming".
I really like the fifine and I believe it gives amazing sound quality for the price and it also comes with a kit if you choose and for barely anything more they include pop filter, windsock, mic arm and shock mount. THIS is the reason usb mics make it so easy to get a good mic setup without breaking the bank. (because of the price you can spend on the other parts of a mic set up)
I bought my fifine usb mic about 2 years ago and im still using it. Came with eveything i needed (arm, pop filter, shock mount) and all i had to do was download some software to tweak the levels. Honestly, one of the best budget usb microphones i can recommend for about $40-$50
@@moisesBTW Where can you download the software for the fifine mic, because I use that mic too
@@moisesBTW you mean equalizerAPO + VST filters?
@@Mehrvideos916 Thanks :)
That’s a condenser and not in any way compatible to these.
Your content is helpful always. If I ever have any questions about my streaming setup, software, accessories, etc. this is the first place I check. You're doing the lords work here
3:39 Did anyone else catch the 8 inches joke here? 😂
thanks Harris - i feel a lot better about my 8 inches now :) - 3:35
The Beacn Mic with its anti clipping features is honestly mind blowing
at first i thought there was something wrong cuz it didnt sound distorted at all LOL
I think that may have sold me on it to be honest
Yep… that sold me on it lol
@@emberjaxx585 I have one now and it’s the best thing ever 🤩
@@VPC I just ordered one before I over thought it lol very excited
Well Harris, you've sold me. I was perfectly happy with my Wave 3 but I constantly get told people can hear themselves through my mic. As well as my background noise from time to time. I'm aware that I can probably solve the issue myself but I was eyeballing the SM7B for a future purchase but your recent videos have swayed me.
I'm honestly surprised none of the companies who make the mics these ones are clearly "inspired" by have sued over these designs.
it's pretty hard to sue over a cylinder shape
ive been subscribed a minute and find your videos extremely helpful and easy to understand.
this one was very cool, I've wondered about dynamic USB for a while and knew the condensors I use aren't the most appropriate for the job, so this was really cool. the deity was my favorite to look at, but I think I really like the sound of the beacn the most!
i've got a long ways to go before my channel is generating the kind of revenue that'll help me secure it so I'm going to start saving now :) thank you for this video!
I've been wanting a Shure SM7b forever, but always held off because of price. After watching this video, I think I'm really interested in the BEACN now. The differences to the sound were barely noticeable(at least to me). Thanks Alpha!
3:37 if you think that’s eight inches, your girlfriend has been lying to you.
Would've loved to have seen the MV7 in the comparison, it's cheaper than the BEACN and honestly really good. I feel like it came out and people decided it wasn't exactly the same as the SM7b and promptly forgot about it, but they've even got an XLR-only version for under $200 now. Also, Razer claims the V2 Pro has an analog limiter, but I don't know how good it is.
4:22 *jumpcut* and the RGB is turned off. Thanks. We all appreciated that.
Awesome video, have a SM7B and thinking about the Beacn Mic to simplify my setup, this video helped a lot.
Geez, your videos sound amazing!
thanks for the video! cool to listen to the difference. I'd love the comparison of all the top microphones streamers use!
The deity is also plug and play for mobile and game consoles 👍
I feel you man! I film around 1am-3am too! Been watching your videos, great contents bud!
If I hadn’t just bought an Elgato wave 3 based on your recommendations I’d probably go with a Deity. Curious to hear how the wave 3 compares to the Deity.
I haven't used a USB mic since 2014 and I am currently using an XLR setup with my AT 4040...so idk why i'm here. But I loved the content regardless!
The Beacn and the Deity both sound great at normal volumes. I don't see myself getting either of them anytime soon though. I see no point in changing out my current Røde Podmic + GoXLR Mini. However, if I were to get a USB mic to use with my iPad at some point, the Deity seems like a very solid candidate for something like on-location podcasts etc.
Thank you for all the advice you have put out over the years, I recently decided to actually try and start a youtube channel and it seems to actually be working out and a lot of it is thanks to all the advice you have given, much love!
There is a very big difference between the mics, but I think the beacn is the best. Nice video! You are a great inspiration for me because I make self also tech videos.
Currently have a MV7.. just switched from the GoXLR to the Beacn Mix Create and 100% thinking of swapping to the Beacn Mic.. amazing rundown and comparison, keep up the great work!
i feel like the MV7 sounds much better than the BEACN mic (edit: IF used in usb mode. XLR sounds worse on the MV7)
I love this kind of videos, you are a real sensei regarding streaming, and streambeats is perfect for my intro and outro! Keep going mr Harris
BTW, the Shura is incredible, but I'm in love with the Beacn mic
The Deity mic sounds almost exactly the same to the Beacon (obviously you can modify the sound on the Beacon) which makes it great for the price, so that makes it my favorite
Deity is $110 less than the Beacon. I’d hardly call them close in price.
@@UnravelingMysteriesX I meant for sound
First love watching your videos. Started making content a year ago and I use your videos to improve my streaming and TH-cam setup with one new improvement per month. Mic is one that is on my list next. This video was perfect timing and very helpful with that! The Deity sounded really well for the price point buy the Beacn sounded better and albeit costs more it's 1.5 the times of the deity. If spending that much on a mic I'm going to invest in myself and get the better sounding one. Thank you so much! Teach your little one about all this content stuff as they get older so the Hellar family can keep being #1 in setup guides!
I definitely think the Beacn mic sounded really good and the 32bit float clip protection makes it such a candidate.
I would get a Elgato wave mic, but I just can't stand how it looks, it's such a weird and awkward design to me, I have a quadcast right now and it sounds pretty good, though the fact that it's a condenser mic makes it hard to block out a lot of noise, even with Nvidia Broadcast.
I think the Beacn looks professional, sleak while having some RGB, which is something I like.
The value in ur videos is top notch dude
We stan Harris for the mic knowledge 👏 🙏 thank you for your hard work and helping content creators create better ❤
Right now I use the Elgato Wave 3 thanks to you and I love it. Maybe I'll upgrade to the deity when the time calls for it because I really like the way that it sounds and feels very affordable for me, but so far very happy with my wave 3
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3:36 Thank you for the confidence booster!!
3:38 you think THIS is 8 inches?
idk man that seems like 8 inches to me
Great video as usual! the deity sounds great but like u said, the software to separate audio is a MUST for me as a streamer.
Nice video man, definitely helpful! When I stream I peak HARD as I tend to shout (currently on a HyperX condenser mic) so to hear how the Beacn handled the clip test was NICE. anything north of $200 is a bit steep but this might become my new mic.
dissapointment with this dude is impossible he hjust makes the best content
@Splash it‘s one of those spam channels, farming subs for their main channel
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@@DerdOn0ner 4 Videos with just 30k views combined and 105k "subscribers" ... lol ... it's the epitome of a spam channel, yep ...
The Deity would be the best choice, worth the price and performance.
My SM7B is a beast and is my hands down favorite, however I’m liking the sound of the Beacn based on your mic test.
4:58 I always hit the like button before watching any video...
It's like the honorable thing to do.
The Deity would be my choice for price vs. performance. The Beacon would be my second choice but if I'm going to spend that much money on a Mic I'm getting a Shure MV7 that I can upgrade to XLR later.
P.S. Full disclosure, I run a Shure MV7 simultaneously connected to my Mac via XLR and my gaming PC via USB. I also have an ATR2100X at my vacation home dual connected to my Mac via USB and my gaming PC via XLR.
Either you are the biggest human in history, or you have been lied to about what 8 inches is :) Great review by the way. I have a suggestion for a video. I am a content creator, and I'm about to take a month long vacation in Europe. I'm doing one bag travel, so I need a mic that is small and good quality. I am taking a BEACN Mix Create, but I believe the BEACN mic I have will be too big. If you did a video on the bests travel mics for content creators on the go(like evaluating their quality of sound/functionality vs volume of space it occupies), you would be filling a much needed hole in the tech review space, as I can't find many videos on that particular aspect of "Best Mics" and I leave in about 6 weeks. Take care.
Thanks. This is exactly what I was looking for, and I'd absolutely check out that top ten USB dynamic mic video.
The metaphor being the doors representing the entrances to streaming always are changing
I'm so in love with the Beacon. I have to get one.
Love the video Harris! Keep'em coming! ;)
Love your stuff, thank you. Using this type of information for work related remote AV presentations.
Loved the video and StreamBeats. Thanks for both!
I want a tournament style mic series -- top 10 USB vs top 10 XLR - first video narrows it down to top 3 USB, 2nd video narrows down to top 3 XLR -- then the final battle video, top 3 of each vs each other.
Yes on the side by side mic video! Smart Idea! Also liked!
I do really like the sound of the Diety, and I've been using their shotgun mics for on-camera uses for years. I'm just a little disappointed by the lack of software and features on the mic. Still worth checking out for the price though!
I can't get over the hair cut ♥️❤️❤️ great video thanks I learn a lot
Latency free mic monitoring is a must have. Most usb mics lack this.
Better usb starter mics are Samson Q2U, ATR2100x-USB, or AT2005USB. All of these are smaller handheld USB dynamic mics with XLR. $100 or less. As low as $50 sometimes. You can start out with USB, then upgrade to a mixer/audio interface later. If going all in on XLR from the start, SM58 is a better option at $99. (or SM57 with foam cap). There are videos how to EQ an SM57 to sound like SM7B.
I have personally used SM58, E835, RE20, and SM7B.
These USB mics look cool. That’s about it. They look like an SM7B because that mic is popular.
The doors are a metaphor for opportunities that are always there, but constantly changing where you find them.
This is awesome, thanks for that! I love the Deity and Beacon microphone am considering picking one up.
I’m liking this video to tell you I would love to hear all the top mics back to back. Also maybe desktop mics for those of us wanting to do some TH-cam voice overs 👀
Very informative as always, thank you Harris👍
Love the comparison and highlight of features to consider.
Nice vid! But the Fifine k658 was missing from this comparison. Should definitely try to include it in a future comparison. Costs less than all these, plug and play, good sound out of the box, and comes with a shock mount.
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Idk why but I can hear a metal ting everytime Harris talked into a mic that was hooked up to that arm
Just want to thank you for all you do. Your channel deserves to be over 10M. Keep it up brother. 👍🏼🤘🏼
Hey man! So I’ve been watching your videos on how to start streaming, tips and tricks, best equipment, how to use obs, etc. I’m currently stuck in a position on what laptop to use for streaming. To keep a long story short… I am streaming from my ps5 to TH-cam/Twitch. Streaming from the ps5 is good but when I go back and rewatch my videos I notice a drop in frames and it’s gets stupid pixelated. So what I was going to do was buy a laptop remote play it from the laptop and stream my laptop to twitch. I have both the microphone and the camera ready to rock and roll but stuck on what laptop would be best. Some videos that I have watch get a laptop but when they stream it you see little hiccups in the way, I am trying my best to stay away from a capture card at the moment but if I have to get one for the best performance I will. (To my knowledge I know they do not currently make a capture card that outputs 120hz yet) and my monitor for my ps5 is a 120hz monitor and I don’t want to lose that performance that’s why I am staying away from a capture card and am trying find a really good affordable laptop that will stream perfectly with no hiccups. Reason I commented on your video is because you know your stuff compared to a lot of other people. I’m new to all this streaming stuff but I sorta get how it works thanks to you. I know you’re probably super busy with other videos and edits and all but would greatly appreciate any advice! Love the videos you put out and the hard work you do as well! Thanks again and have a blessed day!
This was so helpful and I really liked how you ran the tests. I'm team deity and now they are way cheaper now.
My mic order from best to worst
Shure SM7B, Beacn Mic, Deity VO-7U, Razer Seiren V2 Pro
The SM7B is a staple in the XLR Dynamic mic category but a USB mic that you possibly could've compared the others to, to replace the SM7B is the Audio Technica ATR 2500. I personally still go with XLR for that added control of audio sounds if I'm too loud or too quiet. The choice I picked is the Audio Technica AT2020 with a Behringer Xenyx Q502USB as the USB power is how it would retrieve its phantom power and also send connection to the PC. I would eventually like a DSLR/Shotgun mic setup but just something cheap so maybe you can do a shotgun mic comparison which is going to be expensive. LOL anyway keep up the good work Harris.
P.S. A note and something I've realized for a bit but never really felt the need to comment about it since I heard about it from other people's POV. Other creators have done kind of a tier list about the most used mics that popular and growing streamers use. Anyway, I would honestly like your thought about more XLR mics.
Lastly, maybe a video idea is clashing the 2 variants together about all the different types of standalone microphones being USB, XLR and shotgun mics.
That's all from me, a rare commenter but I do hope this gets seen. :D Been subscribed since before Covid sometime before that and I really enjoy your videos. Great stuff.
The BEACN sound nice and we know there is nice tools with it.
The DEITY VO-7U is simply an easy plug and play out of the box that sound surprisely really good.
BEACN is more PRO overall. The software/features are really nice and external controller that could be buy separatly is more than a nice touch.
I have to say the BEACN got that little sexy looks too with that light ring.
After my last mic crapped out (HyperX Quadcast) I got a Deity based off this video and eight hours into troubleshooting I have NOT been able to get my computer to recognize it!!! It seems to be a common issue among Deity users so be wary but overall I have really high hopes for it! I’m hoping to get a replacement and that this is just a bug because I really want this mic to work more than any other USBs on the market.
I think doing the 10 to 15 mic comparison will help people like me that stream games to use something other then my headset mic
thanks for the great content
That Diety is nice, but I really wish I could use my Elgato Wave software with it.
I’ve been watching you videos for more than two years now and I just realized I wasn’t subscribed yet…. What??? Fixing that right now. Great content and thanks for the all the knowledge 😊🎉😅
Dived head first into the Beacn world after your first impressions video. The Mic and Mix are great!
I have been using the wave 3 mic for a long time and the fact that the beacn mic has it's software to literally do any of the things you would normally do in OBS built into an app and the beacn mix create is also a very helpful tool to use when trying to monitor and control volumes and other settings is awesome. Definitely looking to switch since I don't really like the GOXLR that much to be honest. Overhpyed and I would rather have a USB Dynamic mic then a XLR mic.
agreed
How has no one mentioned how funny that 8 inches joke was? I'm dying. 3:35
scrolled so far looking for someone else to pick up on that
Most important feature for me is that the microphone does not require a boom arm. Which means, I am looking for lavalier mics. I know its about the streamer experience, but on our channel we stream often with two people, and having two honking mic stands set up on my relatively small desk in my very small space is just a non-starter. Lav mics are the only way for us to go. So, I WOULD LOVE to see you review some less convention options like low, mid, and high tier lav mics. We are using some mid-ish range (i think) Rode lav mics right now, but I would love to see what the options are
5:23 the beacon mic is my favorite
thx for the info, also that hoodie is fire
The Beacon definitely sounds better at stopping the clipping. Great video!
Thank you for always bringing us value content and not selling out and speaking your mind no matter what
So I upgraded all my audio equipment a few years ago. Picked up a GOXLR, Rode podmic, some other odds and ends. If I was considering a new mic, it would need to have well rounded mixing
8:44 feature comparison: built-in limiting, buttons, software
The Beacn mic is awesome, but it's also a big price to pay for everything to be one single point of failure. Something like a Wave XLR gives you a lot of that functionality like the pre-amp switching clip guard, while also letting you switch to an XLR interface if you ever want to. Of course there's more clutter. I'm torn.
Aside from the SHURE SM7B, the Diety and the BEACN sounded really good to me. I personally didn't like how the Razer mic sounded.
Thank you for the video Harris!
@2:20 Love the Fiver transition
So glad to see decent USB dynamic mics hitting the market.
It’s so rough watching people use Condenser mics on YT and Switch when they don’t have the acoustic treatment to make them sound good but that’s what is mostly in the market so that’s what people buy. I’m convinced the preference for Condensers by manufacturers is that they CAN sound good when demo’d. It’s just they don’t sound good when you put them in your home.
Dynamic mics are so much more forgiving.
This video has helped me narrow my mic purchase down to two. I don't plan to do too much streaming but I'm constantly in discords and I hate gaming headsets and would much rather have my Sony XM5s while I speak. I currently have a FIFINE condenser mic that was given to me but it picks up SOOOO much of my movements and clicks. I'm torn between the BEACN and Deity leaning towards the BEACN bc of aesthetics. The price isn't really an issue for me
I could have commented most of your videos how great you explain all these things and that I like your channel, and yes, that's actually true ... BUT for some reason THIS is my first comment and it's this: Sure Harris, that's 8 inches xD Sure ...
BTW: I would prefer the Deity of those 3
bro u are getting your jawline back lol love your videos
They are very good, I think go for the video of full comparison between USB microphones. Thanks for your videos they helped me a lot.
Doing the video with side by side comparison is a great idea.