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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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 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
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.
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.
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!
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
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 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
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".
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 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
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.
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!
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!
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
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 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.
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Hey @Harris, any time you're speaking abt a mic there should be text on the screen saying which mic it is that you are actually recording with at that moment; it should be constantly on screen and updated during the entire vid.
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.
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.
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
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 👀
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
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!
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
PLEASE HELP! I need a solid microphone only for livestreaming, but I am torn between getting the sm7b and this beacn mic. I have no budget, but my only issue is I tend to talk louder/scream alot when playing games, so I'm not sure what one would do the job better. I am still kinda new to microphones, but excited to learn more. Any advice would be amazing and appreciated. Keep on staying positive and amazing! Thanks, Kyle 🤩
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.
I'd love to hear these with keyboard/mouse clicking. I have an Elgato Wave 3 I bought last year and I've been really disappointed with trying to get a sweet spot for enough gain for myself, no peaking my microphone when I scream, but without hearing me typing/clicking in games. I have speed silvers and they still pick up really hard through the Wave. This is helpful if the room is quiet itself, but what about rooms that aren't set up for quality sound/there's lots of gaming background noise? Thank you for these videos, I usually hate watching reviews but this was so tolerable.
32-bit float recording is epic - basically makes it impossible to clip. On the XLR side, I've moved over to recording on the Zoom F6 for that very feature.
Most folks don't record in a sound treated area, thus dynamic mics are the way to go - the main issue with them is that you have to get very close to them - which means they will be in your shot. Since this is becoming more common - thanks to the RE20 and SM7B - this might not be a big deal. The other issue is that you really need a good quality dynamic mic to sound good - I think a lot of lower end condensers can sound pretty good if recorded in a well treated space. That's why when I went dynamic, I went straight for the SM7B instead of fooling around with anything else. But, the SM7B is expensive (to me) and you need to pair that with a lot of clean gain (Fethead/Cloud Lifter) plus an interface (so looking at about $600+ to that route) - so it is great to see some viable USB dynamic microphones available. For me, I still prefer to have XLR as an option since I have already gone down that road. Also, I'm not a gamer, so I'm only looking at this stuff from a content creation perspective.
I just got my beacn mic in the mail last week, and I love it. I do kinda wish I had waited for this because I would have possibly ended up going with the deity. They both sound really good.
Plan on upgrading from a Blue Snowball iCE to a Beacn mic, big purchase but I just spot so many flaws on the snowball. The yelling comparison + the software to change everything really are what sold me.
The BEACN Mic all around sounded the best. For entry level the Deity VO-7U is great at the price point. I really would love to see all the popular microphones go head to head. I am still rocking a Blue Yeti, but as of late having it pick-up every random sound has been a bit of a nuisance.
I'm really new to the streaming world. I'm leaning towards either the Diety or the Becan. I can't really afford expensive equipment atm, so I have to go with something that hooks up to my computer via USB. I'm still trying to figure out which webcam, and lighting to go with. I already have a green screen and headset. Just trying to find the right mic for me without having to deal with all the background noise my Blue Yeti picks up. Is there a way to talk to you one on one? I know you're currently in Japan on vaction so I'm not in a hurry. I stream games, but I'm also a new author and would like to do podcasts as well. Hope you and you're family are having an amazing time in Japan and I can't wait to see more of your videos when you return!
The razer siren does have a analog limiter in synapse, I have one but definitely going to get the beacon mainly for the sound suppression built into the mic and not needing something using my pc to do
Haha love this video. I have been following you for awhile, I went from a cheap mic, then went to a Wave 3, then I went to a GoXLR + Rode PodMic. Now I rant to dump those for the Beacn Mic and Mix Create (except I can't find them in stock)
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 please do the top 10-15 UBS microphones and do a side by side test. This test was super helpful and would love the see the range of the top USB microphones all compared to each other side by side instead of having to just watch the other videos of you doing only some comparisons to USB microphones when there is such a variety now
currently have the razer seiren v2 x. And yeah it really does record really well as a condenser mic. Its so good that it does pick up noise and every subtle noise I make. Right down to my breathing. I can sort of reduce the noise via reducing the gain by alot (its already pretty loud by default) and I'm hoping via a go xlr I can boost the audio.
That Diety one sounded great and what's even more amazing is the time savings because its a one stop shop for everything and you have no stupid sub par software to fiddle with. I think this is a great choice for a beginner and intermediate.
I really want you to check out the Earthworks Mics, like the Icon/Icon Pro (XLR or USB) and/or the Ethos. Those things from all I've heard sound absolutely insane.
What microphone did you use before you started switching/comparing microphones? I don’t want a mic right up by my face in order to hear me, the one you have on throughout the video (unseen and used when you weren’t comparing microphones) sounded incredible.
So my wife got the Beacn, and she streams on Twitch and does some GTA-RP so its not just her and her audience that listen to her voice, its her and randos listening to to her voice and a mic / mixer change can be a major thing ( Funny she's in the room on that XQC clip ) . When it comes to audio its a very touchy subject, and I often use smartphone photos/cameras as an example, you can easily over process a image to look great, better then the real thing, But are you looking to capture a image or create one? Sounds the same way and I think its really easy to get a mic/mixer and mix your voice into what you want it to sound like vs what you actually sound like. When my wife moved from the wave xlr + Rode Pod to the Beacn no matter what she does it just sounds processed. Its not in a bad way at all but it sounds like the audio is being changed for the "better". I think most USB microphones end up sounding this way. Over all I loved seeing your comparison of these USB microphones to the Shure staple. IMO as far as future content, rather then a video with a bunch of the most popular mics. I'd rather see the unpopular mics, I know Audio Technica has a Dynamic now they tried to market to streamers. Anker has a USB Mic that people have been talking about probably because Amazons been pushing it, Maono has multi mic's and mixer's that could be considered the poor mans Shure + GoXLR , Fifine's budget mic had been talked about a lot but they also make premo stuff now, The audio company JLab has also had a USB mic around for awhile that people say isn't to bad. Also side idea, you know those Podcast/streamer starter kids Monoprice, Audio Technica, Like a lot of these guys actually sell full starter kits. Are they any good or should you just put together your own?
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
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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 😂
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
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
WOW the limiter on the BEACN absolutely blew away the others!
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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!
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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
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.
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.
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!
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
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 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.
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".
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 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
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
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.
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!
The Deity would be the best choice, worth the price and performance.
The deity is also plug and play for mobile and game consoles 👍
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!
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
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
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!
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 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.
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
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
go away spammer
@@DerdOn0ner 4 Videos with just 30k views combined and 105k "subscribers" ... lol ... it's the epitome of a spam channel, yep ...
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!
3:39 Did anyone else catch the 8 inches joke here? 😂
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.
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.
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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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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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!
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.
I feel you man! I film around 1am-3am too! Been watching your videos, great contents bud!
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!
3:38 you think THIS is 8 inches?
idk man that seems like 8 inches to me
thanks for the video! cool to listen to the difference. I'd love the comparison of all the top microphones streamers use!
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
thanks Harris - i feel a lot better about my 8 inches now :) - 3:35
This is awesome, thanks for that! I love the Deity and Beacon microphone am considering picking one up.
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.
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.
That Diety is nice, but I really wish I could use my Elgato Wave software with it.
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!
Hey @Harris, any time you're speaking abt a mic there should be text on the screen saying which mic it is that you are actually recording with at that moment; it should be constantly on screen and updated during the entire vid.
Thanks. This is exactly what I was looking for, and I'd absolutely check out that top ten USB dynamic mic video.
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.
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
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
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 👀
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'm very happy with my Samson Q9U using USB on my work laptop. Added the biggest foam "top" they sell for the shure SM7B and it sounds awesome.
Love your stuff, thank you. Using this type of information for work related remote AV presentations.
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!
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
Loved the video and StreamBeats. Thanks for both!
PLEASE HELP! I need a solid microphone only for livestreaming, but I am torn between getting the sm7b and this beacn mic. I have no budget, but my only issue is I tend to talk louder/scream alot when playing games, so I'm not sure what one would do the job better. I am still kinda new to microphones, but excited to learn more. Any advice would be amazing and appreciated. Keep on staying positive and amazing! Thanks, Kyle 🤩
Love the comparison and highlight of features to consider.
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.
I'd love to hear these with keyboard/mouse clicking. I have an Elgato Wave 3 I bought last year and I've been really disappointed with trying to get a sweet spot for enough gain for myself, no peaking my microphone when I scream, but without hearing me typing/clicking in games. I have speed silvers and they still pick up really hard through the Wave. This is helpful if the room is quiet itself, but what about rooms that aren't set up for quality sound/there's lots of gaming background noise?
Thank you for these videos, I usually hate watching reviews but this was so tolerable.
32-bit float recording is epic - basically makes it impossible to clip. On the XLR side, I've moved over to recording on the Zoom F6 for that very feature.
4:22 *jumpcut* and the RGB is turned off. Thanks. We all appreciated that.
The Beacon definitely sounds better at stopping the clipping. Great video!
Most folks don't record in a sound treated area, thus dynamic mics are the way to go - the main issue with them is that you have to get very close to them - which means they will be in your shot. Since this is becoming more common - thanks to the RE20 and SM7B - this might not be a big deal. The other issue is that you really need a good quality dynamic mic to sound good - I think a lot of lower end condensers can sound pretty good if recorded in a well treated space. That's why when I went dynamic, I went straight for the SM7B instead of fooling around with anything else. But, the SM7B is expensive (to me) and you need to pair that with a lot of clean gain (Fethead/Cloud Lifter) plus an interface (so looking at about $600+ to that route) - so it is great to see some viable USB dynamic microphones available. For me, I still prefer to have XLR as an option since I have already gone down that road. Also, I'm not a gamer, so I'm only looking at this stuff from a content creation perspective.
I just got my beacn mic in the mail last week, and I love it. I do kinda wish I had waited for this because I would have possibly ended up going with the deity. They both sound really good.
3:36 Thank you for the confidence booster!!
Plan on upgrading from a Blue Snowball iCE to a Beacn mic, big purchase but I just spot so many flaws on the snowball. The yelling comparison + the software to change everything really are what sold me.
Dived head first into the Beacn world after your first impressions video. The Mic and Mix are great!
Still super happy with my Wave:3 I got as soon as they were available in country. Great sound and I love the mixer deck.
Loving my BEACN Mic and Mix Create so far!
The BEACN Mic all around sounded the best. For entry level the Deity VO-7U is great at the price point. I really would love to see all the popular microphones go head to head. I am still rocking a Blue Yeti, but as of late having it pick-up every random sound has been a bit of a nuisance.
Very informative as always, thank you Harris👍
I'm really new to the streaming world. I'm leaning towards either the Diety or the Becan. I can't really afford expensive equipment atm, so I have to go with something that hooks up to my computer via USB. I'm still trying to figure out which webcam, and lighting to go with. I already have a green screen and headset. Just trying to find the right mic for me without having to deal with all the background noise my Blue Yeti picks up. Is there a way to talk to you one on one? I know you're currently in Japan on vaction so I'm not in a hurry. I stream games, but I'm also a new author and would like to do podcasts as well. Hope you and you're family are having an amazing time in Japan and I can't wait to see more of your videos when you return!
4:58 I always hit the like button before watching any video...
It's like the honorable thing to do.
Deity VO-7U and the Beacn Mic is my favorite.
Though I don't know the difference since I use a Hyperx Solocast or Hyperx Quadcast S.
The razer siren does have a analog limiter in synapse, I have one but definitely going to get the beacon mainly for the sound suppression built into the mic and not needing something using my pc to do
Haha love this video. I have been following you for awhile, I went from a cheap mic, then went to a Wave 3, then I went to a GoXLR + Rode PodMic. Now I rant to dump those for the Beacn Mic and Mix Create (except I can't find them in stock)
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 please do the top 10-15 UBS microphones and do a side by side test. This test was super helpful and would love the see the range of the top USB microphones all compared to each other side by side instead of having to just watch the other videos of you doing only some comparisons to USB microphones when there is such a variety now
I do have one question can you connected the BEACON MIC into the GO XLR ??? this question is very important for me
currently have the razer seiren v2 x. And yeah it really does record really well as a condenser mic. Its so good that it does pick up noise and every subtle noise I make. Right down to my breathing. I can sort of reduce the noise via reducing the gain by alot (its already pretty loud by default) and I'm hoping via a go xlr I can boost the audio.
That Diety one sounded great and what's even more amazing is the time savings because its a one stop shop for everything and you have no stupid sub par software to fiddle with. I think this is a great choice for a beginner and intermediate.
I really want you to check out the Earthworks Mics, like the Icon/Icon Pro (XLR or USB) and/or the Ethos. Those things from all I've heard sound absolutely insane.
I'm so in love with the Beacon. I have to get one.
Love the video Harris! Keep'em coming! ;)
What microphone did you use before you started switching/comparing microphones? I don’t want a mic right up by my face in order to hear me, the one you have on throughout the video (unseen and used when you weren’t comparing microphones) sounded incredible.
So my wife got the Beacn, and she streams on Twitch and does some GTA-RP so its not just her and her audience that listen to her voice, its her and randos listening to to her voice and a mic / mixer change can be a major thing ( Funny she's in the room on that XQC clip ) .
When it comes to audio its a very touchy subject, and I often use smartphone photos/cameras as an example, you can easily over process a image to look great, better then the real thing, But are you looking to capture a image or create one?
Sounds the same way and I think its really easy to get a mic/mixer and mix your voice into what you want it to sound like vs what you actually sound like.
When my wife moved from the wave xlr + Rode Pod to the Beacn no matter what she does it just sounds processed. Its not in a bad way at all but it sounds like the audio is being changed for the "better". I think most USB microphones end up sounding this way.
Over all I loved seeing your comparison of these USB microphones to the Shure staple.
IMO as far as future content, rather then a video with a bunch of the most popular mics. I'd rather see the unpopular mics, I know Audio Technica has a Dynamic now they tried to market to streamers. Anker has a USB Mic that people have been talking about probably because Amazons been pushing it, Maono has multi mic's and mixer's that could be considered the poor mans Shure + GoXLR , Fifine's budget mic had been talked about a lot but they also make premo stuff now, The audio company JLab has also had a USB mic around for awhile that people say isn't to bad.
Also side idea, you know those Podcast/streamer starter kids Monoprice, Audio Technica, Like a lot of these guys actually sell full starter kits. Are they any good or should you just put together your own?