sE is such an underrated company. They make such great products at a great price. I hate to use a word like "value" because that sort of implies "compromise". But I don't find their products compromising at all. Looks like a solid addition to a really crowded tier of mics. We are so rich in excellent reasonably priced mics that it's almost becoming a problem.
The sE V7 is my favorite handheld dynamic mic, and when I heard sE was making a broadcaster-style dynamic mic with EQ switches AND a mic booster AND less than $300 to boot, I was immediately sold on it. I bought one as soon as I could, and I love it! It's probably my favorite new mic in my locker.
I think I'm in love with this microphone. The amount of versatility on a broadcast dynamic microphone just under $300 is insane and I was pleasantly surprised by how well it did for music.
I just bought one! So cool to see your review. Love the way this thing sounds with your voice. At first, I thought it was a bit gimmicky but I've changed my mind. For my mobile set up with my Podtrak 4, I don't need to carry fetheads or Cloudlifters. I'm excited to try it. Thanks for the review. You confirmed my initial impressions.
@@hanglooserecluse No. That kinda sucks about it. The only thing I use it for is mobile recording now. Times where I don't need super high quality and don't want to take my good recording stuff on a plane.
Is there a TH-cam channel that reviews cameras at the same quality that you review microphones? The level of quality you put into your reviews is unparalleled and I wish there were reviewers like you for a wider variety of products. (Or I wish they were easier to find in the ocean of less reliable TH-cam reviewers)
Ah! I've been waiting for you to review this! After hearing your comparison of other mics, I bought the SE V7! I think I prefer the V7 for its sound but the dynacaster is one of my favorite broadcast microphones along with the RE20 and Ethos. I really would love to get this one but since I have V7 and Dynamite preamp it's hard to justify it.
Dude - You rock - your review style and technique has been copied, but you have not been surpassed - I can always trust your reviews for voice and music! Thanks Bandrew.
this is the guy that made me find three of the mics i have, the at2020, C214 and SM58. am proud with all of them fitting in my studio. if it werent for these reviews, i probably would not have heard of these :)
I've been waiting for this review for so long! I accidentally found out about the Dynacaster months ago when I contacted sE Electronics support to find out about their dynamic microphone range. The support lady told me to get one before it was even announced or on the website. Thanks for the review, Bandrew!
YES! Love the sound of this thing with that low boost and high 1. It's close to the that RE-20 sound. Only issue I might have is a lack of a shock mount, which might be a deal breaker. But that price, with the preamp already in there... might just be worth picking up. Great review as usual!
I’m using a dynacaster on a boom arm that picks up a crap tone of vibrations from my pc. I’ve had many a mic with internal shock that pick up vibrations from it but never had an issue with the dyna
I know you posted the u87 video over a year ago but you were the reason I spent 3000 dollars on mic way back then and I'm pretty happy I did. I saw that you recently got a u67. Which do you prefer out of those two?
@@jcap8391 absolutely! I have had MANY different mics. I of course have the SM7B because of being a musician (I like to think I used it before a lot of others lol) but this one, and the ride broadcaster are my favorite I think. If you check out my gaming channel (radj1191) I have different mics there with gameplay. Or even in my channel here, I have a few podcast episodes with different mics.
@@JeremyLeech I know some of these people are paid to say good things about products they receive but how close is it to sm7b for voice. I was debating to buy dynacaster or re20. What do you think?
how would you rank this against the re20 , ethos, and sm7b ? Ive had this mic for a year now, but have done some research into upgrading.. those 3 are my favorites
What great mic and value for the options provided. The sound to me was almost undistinguished from the sm7b on the pair of Bluetooth headphones I had available. Great review
Been waiting for this review Need a better microphone but cant afford a SM7b or RE20 Saw this and was instantly intrigued by it. Looks very promising 😊
Thanks for the review I know you reviewed the heil pr40 forever ago and you didn't really like it but honestly you were one of the videos that still gave me a reason to buy it I love the art bell sound I think it suits my voice I really wish it wasn't $300 but I have really enjoyed it so far it makes me feel like I truly am on AM radio and have no listeners LOL.
I bought a pr 40, and was a little dismayed how much it 'choked' the sound of most things, However I recently placed it on a Harmonium and this was a very clear and pleasing sound... Will try it on other wind/reed instruments next opportunity...
@@borisgrigull7772 yeah I'm not sure the sound on anything besides my voice as I cannot play any instruments. But I'm glad you got it to sound good on something!
I really liked it. I'd like to see a comparison between the Dynacaster with different EQ settings and the RE20, although it is a bit excessive for you to do that. I still think the RE20 top end is smoother, but I'm not sure.
nope, this one is smoother and gives you options to enhance the bass response as well !! no brainer. the RE20 is old technology !!!!!!!!!! come into 2022 dude :)
What I listened for was neutrality. This Dynacaster is, to my ears, the best of them all. I like a flat sound, and this mic excels. The plosive rejection is good, too. If I didn't already have a V7 and a Dynamite, I might go for this.
Yes another great mic review from Bandrew. I had only Blue Yeti before watching Bandrew now I have over 10 Mics lol. Going through a Microphone phase even though I have a terrible voice lol.
Dude! I read an article about something audio-related yesterday (pretty sure it was on the at2005) and your channel was mentioned!! It said something like "the TH-cam channel podcastage does great reviews on microphones". I was like "cool! I know that guy!" (Well, I TH-cam-know you lol) Grrr I so wish i saved the link. But yay! 👏 🙌
Hi Bandrew. Listening through the headphones I noticed that in your review comments that when you blew plosives into the mic it took 3 to 5 seconds for the mic to recover to full volume. This was at approximately 15:2. Just something to be aware of. Loved the review.
Hey! I would like you to check out the Boya brand! They make some surprising microphones, especially for their price. Build quality and performance is superb for the price. I own a Boya BYM1 lav, a Boya BYMM1 (its like a dslr supercardioid mic) and a Boya BYM1000, an XLR condenser mic that i got for 90 usd, and it performs so well, especially against my old behringer C1. Would love to see your take on the brand! They also make an audio interface and other stuff for really cheap!
Let’s face it: part of the reason people like SM7Bs and RE20s is that they look cool. Earthworks managed to come up with a really cool-looking new design for a broadcast mic, and I think sE has now as well. It sounds great and performs well too, so it’s going to be a winner.
There's no one tone on it that beats out the flat SM7b tone, but it has a lot of great tones, and it's almost $200 cheaper if you don't already have a preamp booster. I'd get it. I've always wanted a large dynamic mic for music recording, having had excellent results on vocals and cabinets with the SM7b and the RE20, but it seemed like only those big boys sounded any better than a $100 hand-held, and I couldn't really justify the expense for home recording. I'm very tempted to check out the Dynacaster.
I like this microphone. The low amount of resonance from it from handling/direct bumps was impressive IMO. It feels like it suits podcasting/streaming very well. With the shape of it, it looks like you can use the same type of pop filter that fits the Procaster and RE320/RE20.
@@Alexandra-Rex Do you mean those rodex metal pop filters? I have one of those for my Procaster. Sadly I can't check the size on my Dynacaster as they are in different places, but it might work with some DIY adjustment. In my experience, unless you really pop-your-peas, the big foam one isn't needed (although I might fit it on for a guest who has no mic technique).
@@DanShepperd I thougth I had replied to this already and wanted to specify something, only to not find the commend I thought I posted. Anyway. For normal recording good technique is the way to go IMO, but for streams I move a lot, and then I suddenly end up breathing into the microphone. I couldn't find a rodex filter that looks like what I was thinking about, but RoXdon Audio HPF-1 and HPF-2 look like the type I meant. (I'm not linking to them, cause that might be why my comment isn't visible).
@@Alexandra-Rex Yes, you are right, RoXdon is what I meant. During the pandemic I streamed some live presentations/talks and I know what you mean about moving around... I have a compressor and expander to mask the worse of it. However I've used this, the Procaster and SM7b. I think SE have a good product here and I'm tempted to buy another. // I guess a cheaper option than the Roxdon would be one of those small plastic/nylon filters on a metal rod you can get on ebay from China. Then fix the pop filter to the side of the mic using a zip tie or even a couple of rubber strips cut from a bicycle inner tube to work as large black elastic bands. // All that said, even without the SE clown nose, it is still more plosive resistant than mics like the Procaster.
I love how the high shelves don’t sound gimicky (I don’t know why I worried about it). Both 1 and 2 sound like they could be very very useful, I thought 1 in particular was good for spoken word. Definitely a tempting mic.
Thank you for the contiuning education. I find that I definitely prefer a slightly mid-forward sound on mics. Serious question, is it actually mid-forward or is it a flatter response in the single digit Ks?
Great video, as always. I know I need only one Mic for my youtube stuff but you cause me to want more mics. Keep up the good work. I have a video suggestion for you. Find more obscure brands or vintage stuff that will imitate expensive mics on the cheap. Greetings, Heiko
Excellent review as always! So I’m looking to add my first dynamic mic to my locker, and I was considering the SM7b. This mic has been the first to make me think twice. What are your thoughts? Should I still stick with the SM7b for my first dynamic?
dynacaster is amazing. If you're looking it for a budget home studio - dynacaster already included great crisp preamp and you do not need to spend more like in sm7b situation
Great review as always Bandrew! If you could, please review the sE X1-R, I'm thinking of purchasing it, but I can't find in-depth reviews on it like the ones you do :)
The polar diagram is very interesting, it describes very low side coloration, exactly like the actual test. Side rejection should be average, but a couple of dynacasters should do great in XY or ORTF.
Bandrew this review is excellent and I'm considering getting one as a result! Do you think the mount design will work on a standard floor boom stand for a singing pianist coming from the side?
Do you think I asked for a 12" pianist? ...old joke punchline. To answer your question, yes it will. I've used it just as you said to record a singing pianist. It's a great mic.
I don't even know why you'd buy a different mic when this one can do almost all of them. It even comes eerily close to the Ethos, which I thought was impossible, it hits the tone of an SM7b with a little less of a wooly sound, and then with the bass boosted it's pretty much spot on with an RE20. This is insane. I think the Ethos is still slightly more pleasing, but not enough to justify the price difference, not at all. In a lot of ways it reminds me of the Heil PR30, but with a less mid centric tone. The PR30 is super mid forward. Yet it doesn't get lost in that weird grainy airy area that hurts the PR40. If Shure didn't have such a choke hold on marketability this mic would be the new one on everyone's desk.
Hey! Well, you actually can do that BUT there will be abnormal underlying hiss and hum in your recordings. For example, Bandrew tested that type of connection. th-cam.com/video/Z6benP6q4Nc/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=Podcastage2 and more here th-cam.com/video/yDZNXcQClKM/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=Podcastage
I also had the Dynacaster here as I was looking for a new mic to use for speaking. I would prefer it to the Sm7 as it costs about 150 euros less with a similar sound. However, I didn't like the mids. They seem too fluffy. It sounds like there is no internal damping behind the capsule. I now have a Haun MBC 440 + Rycote spider + pop screen. The part is so awesome for a small diaphragm microphone. Very linear and neutral. In order for it to sound reasonable, you don't have to change almost anything in the sound. If you don't feel insecure about the size, you should try it!
Why don't you have any Sennheiser dynamic microphones in the comparison kit? I would love to hear the e835, for example, which is one of the classics in Europe.
Should I pick a sE dynacaster or se v7 for recording my voice close micing? Which mic is better for sound rejection and untreated room and sometimes some noise in background?
For close micing voice (1-2 inches) I found that Dynacaster handled the proximity effect and plosives better, and the EQ switches give you additional control over the low end and the top end with a high pass filter and high shelf. For background noise rejection, I found that the sE V7 did a slightly better job at that compared to the dynacaster. I still prefer the overall tone of the sE V7 right out of the box, but the functionality and versatility of the dynacaster with those EQ switches and internal dynamite makes it an interesting proposition. When it comes down to it, you'll need to also decide which mic you think sounds better.
The XM, V7 and Dynacaster are all great mics. Granted, all they had to do was to put the V7 into a dynamite body with extra switches, but whatever. The RE320 proves once again to be my least favorite of these dynamics. Good lord.
Hmmm... It seems like this mic has enough versatility to get a LOT of different uses. I was thinking this might work to double as a kick mic as well. Thanks for the review. This is helpful. Honestly, I am becoming a believer in SE Electronics overall. Seems like they have some of the best quality for the money.
My SM7B was $399. My Triton FetHead preamp was another $110. That's $509 for that vs $289 for the sE Dynacaster (with its own Dynamite preamp built in), and while it's not QUITE the same, you're able to get a respectably similar sound from it. Damn.
I have sm7A(1998year, 380$ in secondary market) and thomann fetamp 55$(german analog triton fethead), but the microphone in the video interested in appearance) I love the red color))) By the way, even sm7b of the zero years and modern sm7b are different microphones)
No. I don't think you're missing something. Different mics have different pick up patterns and they will each perform very differently in their rejection characteristics. So you will encounter some dynamics that might pick up more ambient noise/background noise than others.
Just bought one, and it is definitely better than my SM7B and RE-20 but not as good as my Beyerdynamic M201 with the A81WS. The M201 is still King for spoken word. Would’ve been great if you had the M201 on here in the comparisons.
For voice I prefered the sound of Eletro VOice Re320. Years ago when I was working for Talk Radio Network (TRN) Most of our top, old school hosts like Mike Savage, Dr. Laura, Jerry Doyle, Sean Hannity and show producers insisted on EV RE20. so perhaps I'm used to the EV sound. I think Limbaugh used a gold plated RE20 or RE27, so perhaps the EV, but from what I glimpsed in your comparison, the RE320 sounded like it was a bit more open and had a bit more presence. An older brother who has been doing radio, commercials and narration for over 50 years mostly used the RE20 which was required by some networks like CBS and what he preferred his American audiences, but prefers the U87 European broadcasts and narration, however he recently switched to a pair of Audio-Technica BP40s in his studio as the BP40 is a bit more forgiving with guests, and he likes it.
Dang. Added to my Amazon wish list just so I don't have to remember it. I picked up an SE Electronics V7 about a week ago and so far I love it. I recently moved. The major difference is I cannot currently do much where I am at and my 6 acoustic blankets are in storage. Without any acoustic treatment, much less anything better (isolation/'sound proofing') my Synco mic D2 is just too sensitive. Computer right next to me and the fans are easily heard. Then on top of that the reflections. I already have an AKG D7 which is also super cardioid but it is so bright and sibilance is an issue with my voice on that mic. My heil sound PR35 might have worked pretty well but again I've always had sibilance issues using it. The irony is I am picking up Waves plugins Clarity VX, Sibilance, and Vocal Rider, so I could probably use any of my mics in this environment, but I also don't want to be reliant on those plugins. The plugins are just in case. I rather just have better signal to begin with.
wow the Sennheiser MD440 was smooth. Just add a bit of eq wow. The earthworks was previously my favourite for voice but now the Se sounds like a good alternative.
I just bought this mic but mine seems to have some issues. The first thing I noticed is the relatively high background hiss I hear when recording something with it plugged into my Goxlr mini. I made sure to match the output volume with my Rode Podmic (they ended up needing the exact same amount of gain to have the same output volume) and I found that the Podmic has practically no background hiss in comparison. I then tried to activate the built in dynamite to see if that would help. I turned on phantom power on my Goxlr, matched the output volume as close as possible and found that the background hiss is now a little less (though still a little more than the Podmic), but then another problem arose. The Dynacaster now distorts when the recorded sound gets too loud even though the meter in my recording software (and the Goxlr itself) tell me the mic isn't clipping (far from it actually). Seems like I'm overdriving the capsule even though I didn't have this problem with the dynamite turned off. Now I'm wondering if I should return the mic to get a new one or if this is normal. Hope someone can help me out!
sE is such an underrated company. They make such great products at a great price. I hate to use a word like "value" because that sort of implies "compromise". But I don't find their products compromising at all.
Looks like a solid addition to a really crowded tier of mics.
We are so rich in excellent reasonably priced mics that it's almost becoming a problem.
Absolutely, they are underrated.
I completely agree. Their 4400a sounds great on so many things. Desert island for sure.
@LEWITT lewitt sounds great as well. I have the 540s and the 440!
@@jameslogan184 Agreed. Love my 4400a :). It's a beautiful mic.
sE is literally along the lines of Lewitt. The right products on the right price. I agree with your comment 100%
The sE V7 is my favorite handheld dynamic mic, and when I heard sE was making a broadcaster-style dynamic mic with EQ switches AND a mic booster AND less than $300 to boot, I was immediately sold on it. I bought one as soon as I could, and I love it! It's probably my favorite new mic in my locker.
Do you own sm7b? I like a mic I can hug up close would dynacaster be good for videos/ TH-cam?
@@jcap8391 you can put the windscreen on and honk it
I think I'm in love with this microphone. The amount of versatility on a broadcast dynamic microphone just under $300 is insane and I was pleasantly surprised by how well it did for music.
I just bought one! So cool to see your review. Love the way this thing sounds with your voice. At first, I thought it was a bit gimmicky but I've changed my mind. For my mobile set up with my Podtrak 4, I don't need to carry fetheads or Cloudlifters. I'm excited to try it. Thanks for the review. You confirmed my initial impressions.
Does the podtrack record at 48khz yet ?
@@hanglooserecluse No. That kinda sucks about it. The only thing I use it for is mobile recording now. Times where I don't need super high quality and don't want to take my good recording stuff on a plane.
I’ve been using this mic for my amateur radio hobby for the last month and it’s phenomenal.
Is there a TH-cam channel that reviews cameras at the same quality that you review microphones?
The level of quality you put into your reviews is unparalleled and I wish there were reviewers like you for a wider variety of products. (Or I wish they were easier to find in the ocean of less reliable TH-cam reviewers)
Ah! I've been waiting for you to review this! After hearing your comparison of other mics, I bought the SE V7! I think I prefer the V7 for its sound but the dynacaster is one of my favorite broadcast microphones along with the RE20 and Ethos. I really would love to get this one but since I have V7 and Dynamite preamp it's hard to justify it.
Dude - You rock - your review style and technique has been copied, but you have not been surpassed - I can always trust your reviews for voice and music! Thanks Bandrew.
sE rarely disappoints. Another winner here. Thanks, Bandrew.
this is the guy that made me find three of the mics i have, the at2020, C214 and SM58. am proud with all of them fitting in my studio. if it werent for these reviews, i probably would not have heard of these :)
I've been waiting for this review for so long! I accidentally found out about the Dynacaster months ago when I contacted sE Electronics support to find out about their dynamic microphone range. The support lady told me to get one before it was even announced or on the website. Thanks for the review, Bandrew!
YES! Love the sound of this thing with that low boost and high 1. It's close to the that RE-20 sound. Only issue I might have is a lack of a shock mount, which might be a deal breaker. But that price, with the preamp already in there... might just be worth picking up. Great review as usual!
I’m using a dynacaster on a boom arm that picks up a crap tone of vibrations from my pc. I’ve had many a mic with internal shock that pick up vibrations from it but never had an issue with the dyna
It doesn’t need a shock mount. It’s a dynamic and has internal shock mounting.
I use this with it. Fits perfectly.
Gator Frameworks GFW-MIC-SM5560 Universal Shockmount For Mics 55-60Mm In Diameter
I know you posted the u87 video over a year ago but you were the reason I spent 3000 dollars on mic way back then and I'm pretty happy I did. I saw that you recently got a u67. Which do you prefer out of those two?
I was thrilled when this was announced. I had to wait a few months but got it a few weeks ago! It’s been my go to mic for streaming now! Love it.
What did you have before? Is it good enough for TH-cam videos in your opinion?
@@jcap8391 absolutely! I have had MANY different mics. I of course have the SM7B because of being a musician (I like to think I used it before a lot of others lol) but this one, and the ride broadcaster are my favorite I think. If you check out my gaming channel (radj1191) I have different mics there with gameplay. Or even in my channel here, I have a few podcast episodes with different mics.
@@JeremyLeech I know some of these people are paid to say good things about products they receive but how close is it to sm7b for voice. I was debating to buy dynacaster or re20. What do you think?
I've always wondered: Are you in a band, Bandrew? Your riffs are sick. This one is particularly beautiful and nostalgic. Reminds me of 2006.
Finally got to support the channel in an exciting way! Bought this through your affiliate link.
I already own a u87, sm7b, and about 20 sm58 and 57s so I don't know why I'm watching this, I guess I just enjoy your content lol.
Very thorough and entertaining review! Thank you very much!I just purchased this mic and it's supposed to arrive tomorrow very excited.
You're very welcome and thanks for the kind words. I hope you enjoy the new mic and have many years of fun recordings.
how would you rank this against the re20 , ethos, and sm7b ? Ive had this mic for a year now, but have done some research into upgrading.. those 3 are my favorites
I am intrigued by this microphone. Excellent Review as always!
What great mic and value for the options provided.
The sound to me was almost undistinguished from the sm7b on the pair of Bluetooth headphones I had available.
Great review
I found the SM7B to be significantly darker sounding on my headphones
I'll check in my beyerdynamic dt770 80ohms tomorrow. The unfortunate and beautiful thing with the human ear, is everyone interrupts sound uniquely.
Been waiting for this review
Need a better microphone but cant afford a SM7b or RE20
Saw this and was instantly intrigued by it. Looks very promising 😊
I think it's a viable alternative to those mics, plus you don't have the problem of it being as gain-hungry as the SM7b.
Hurray! Thank you so much for the video!
It's very nice that you listen to the audience!
Thanks for the review I know you reviewed the heil pr40 forever ago and you didn't really like it but honestly you were one of the videos that still gave me a reason to buy it I love the art bell sound I think it suits my voice I really wish it wasn't $300 but I have really enjoyed it so far it makes me feel like I truly am on AM radio and have no listeners LOL.
I bought a pr 40, and was a little dismayed how much it 'choked' the sound of most things, However I recently placed it on a Harmonium and this was a very clear and pleasing sound... Will try it on other wind/reed instruments next opportunity...
@@borisgrigull7772 yeah I'm not sure the sound on anything besides my voice as I cannot play any instruments. But I'm glad you got it to sound good on something!
I really liked it. I'd like to see a comparison between the Dynacaster with different EQ settings and the RE20, although it is a bit excessive for you to do that. I still think the RE20 top end is smoother, but I'm not sure.
nope, this one is smoother and gives you options to enhance the bass response as well !! no brainer. the RE20 is old technology !!!!!!!!!! come into 2022 dude :)
@@coffeehigh420 well, it's a pretty good sounding "old technology". But I like the Dynacaster too.
What I listened for was neutrality. This Dynacaster is, to my ears, the best of them all. I like a flat sound, and this mic excels. The plosive rejection is good, too. If I didn't already have a V7 and a Dynamite, I might go for this.
Yes another great mic review from Bandrew. I had only Blue Yeti before watching Bandrew now I have over 10 Mics lol. Going through a Microphone phase even though I have a terrible voice lol.
Dude! I read an article about something audio-related yesterday (pretty sure it was on the at2005) and your channel was mentioned!! It said something like "the TH-cam channel podcastage does great reviews on microphones". I was like "cool! I know that guy!" (Well, I TH-cam-know you lol) Grrr I so wish i saved the link. But yay! 👏 🙌
I want it.... Thanks for the review bro!
Hi Bandrew. Listening through the headphones I noticed that in your review comments that when you blew plosives into the mic it took 3 to 5 seconds for the mic to recover to full volume. This was at approximately 15:2. Just something to be aware of. Loved the review.
Hey! I would like you to check out the Boya brand! They make some surprising microphones, especially for their price. Build quality and performance is superb for the price. I own a Boya BYM1 lav, a Boya BYMM1 (its like a dslr supercardioid mic) and a Boya BYM1000, an XLR condenser mic that i got for 90 usd, and it performs so well, especially against my old behringer C1. Would love to see your take on the brand! They also make an audio interface and other stuff for really cheap!
We really thank you for your efforts. The video is great and the mic is great. I liked it
Let’s face it: part of the reason people like SM7Bs and RE20s is that they look cool. Earthworks managed to come up with a really cool-looking new design for a broadcast mic, and I think sE has now as well. It sounds great and performs well too, so it’s going to be a winner.
There's no one tone on it that beats out the flat SM7b tone, but it has a lot of great tones, and it's almost $200 cheaper if you don't already have a preamp booster. I'd get it. I've always wanted a large dynamic mic for music recording, having had excellent results on vocals and cabinets with the SM7b and the RE20, but it seemed like only those big boys sounded any better than a $100 hand-held, and I couldn't really justify the expense for home recording. I'm very tempted to check out the Dynacaster.
I like this microphone. The low amount of resonance from it from handling/direct bumps was impressive IMO. It feels like it suits podcasting/streaming very well. With the shape of it, it looks like you can use the same type of pop filter that fits the Procaster and RE320/RE20.
The DynaCaster already comes with a fitting windscreen.
@@fredoverflow I meant to avoid using tge big foam one. Not a fan of those.
@@Alexandra-Rex Do you mean those rodex metal pop filters? I have one of those for my Procaster. Sadly I can't check the size on my Dynacaster as they are in different places, but it might work with some DIY adjustment. In my experience, unless you really pop-your-peas, the big foam one isn't needed (although I might fit it on for a guest who has no mic technique).
@@DanShepperd I thougth I had replied to this already and wanted to specify something, only to not find the commend I thought I posted.
Anyway. For normal recording good technique is the way to go IMO, but for streams I move a lot, and then I suddenly end up breathing into the microphone. I couldn't find a rodex filter that looks like what I was thinking about, but RoXdon Audio HPF-1 and HPF-2 look like the type I meant. (I'm not linking to them, cause that might be why my comment isn't visible).
@@Alexandra-Rex Yes, you are right, RoXdon is what I meant. During the pandemic I streamed some live presentations/talks and I know what you mean about moving around... I have a compressor and expander to mask the worse of it. However I've used this, the Procaster and SM7b. I think SE have a good product here and I'm tempted to buy another. // I guess a cheaper option than the Roxdon would be one of those small plastic/nylon filters on a metal rod you can get on ebay from China. Then fix the pop filter to the side of the mic using a zip tie or even a couple of rubber strips cut from a bicycle inner tube to work as large black elastic bands. // All that said, even without the SE clown nose, it is still more plosive resistant than mics like the Procaster.
Thank you so much for these mic reviews man, they help so much!
I love how the high shelves don’t sound gimicky (I don’t know why I worried about it). Both 1 and 2 sound like they could be very very useful, I thought 1 in particular was good for spoken word. Definitely a tempting mic.
SM7B rejects booms much better, but I really like the sound of sE. And pricetag also!
When was the last time a new mic got the "absolutely" recommended from Drew? sE Electronics should be proud.
I've been waiting for this review! Seems like a great "guest" mic rather than dumping $500 into other options.
Thank you for the contiuning education. I find that I definitely prefer a slightly mid-forward sound on mics.
Serious question, is it actually mid-forward or is it a flatter response in the single digit Ks?
I wish that you would come out with this review sooner before I bought my SM7B last year, jeez
Bought the Dynacaster two weeks ago. I'm very satisfied with it and I think it suits my voice very well.
Anything you don't like?
Great video, as always. I know I need only one Mic for my youtube stuff but you cause me to want more mics. Keep up the good work.
I have a video suggestion for you. Find more obscure brands or vintage stuff that will imitate expensive mics on the cheap. Greetings, Heiko
This mic has a wonderful visual profile. I look forward to using it on stage!
I use it for a month, and I'm really happy. He is very versatile
Excellent review as always! So I’m looking to add my first dynamic mic to my locker, and I was considering the SM7b. This mic has been the first to make me think twice. What are your thoughts? Should I still stick with the SM7b for my first dynamic?
dynacaster is amazing. If you're looking it for a budget home studio - dynacaster already included great crisp preamp and you do not need to spend more like in sm7b situation
I got my Sm7b for $275, if you can get a sm7b under $350 id recommend that. but if not, then absolutely go with the dynacaster! great mic
I thought this mic might come with a little plastic tool to move the switches. What do you recommend I use to do that, to avoid damaging the switches?
Great review as always Bandrew! If you could, please review the sE X1-R, I'm thinking of purchasing it, but I can't find in-depth reviews on it like the ones you do :)
It’s really sounds good. The 90° sounded good. I don’t think I need it for TH-cam but I’m sure it would be a nice addition for a lot of people.
Very good microphone, it adapts very well to your voice. I will buy it to test it
Sounds very good, actually, but those switches... what is up with those switches? Could they have make them less accessible?
I like the time stamps going straight to the comparison mics 🖖
I'm quite impressed with this. Thanks for the review.
I own a Procaster... Would this mic be an upgrade?
While using 48v and when voice-over levels peak at -6dB and -3dB, what is the:
- self noise?
- room / ambient noise floor?
The polar diagram is very interesting, it describes very low side coloration, exactly like the actual test. Side rejection should be average, but a couple of dynacasters should do great in XY or ORTF.
Thank you for this comparative review
Bandrew this review is excellent and I'm considering getting one as a result! Do you think the mount design will work on a standard floor boom stand for a singing pianist coming from the side?
Do you think I asked for a 12" pianist? ...old joke punchline. To answer your question, yes it will. I've used it just as you said to record a singing pianist. It's a great mic.
@@davidsais6384 Ha, thanks David!
I enjoy your mustache, and I would also enjoy a handheld condenser shootout vid with the likes of the ksm9.
You really found great sound effects for when you tried to tear the sticker apart 😏
"err.....err...agh"
@@citizenstrife That sounds like a zombie that is tired of trying to sound scary and is just going through the motions.
What's absolutely bonkers is that it sounded almost identical to the one mic that you said wasn't a fair comparison, the U87 :D
Great review! Great mic! Any recommendations on a good interface to pair it with?
I don't even know why you'd buy a different mic when this one can do almost all of them. It even comes eerily close to the Ethos, which I thought was impossible, it hits the tone of an SM7b with a little less of a wooly sound, and then with the bass boosted it's pretty much spot on with an RE20. This is insane. I think the Ethos is still slightly more pleasing, but not enough to justify the price difference, not at all.
In a lot of ways it reminds me of the Heil PR30, but with a less mid centric tone. The PR30 is super mid forward. Yet it doesn't get lost in that weird grainy airy area that hurts the PR40. If Shure didn't have such a choke hold on marketability this mic would be the new one on everyone's desk.
Friend what do you think if this would be worked with just XLR to USB cable on Mac without any extra mixer?
Hey! Well, you actually can do that BUT there will be abnormal underlying hiss and hum in your recordings.
For example, Bandrew tested that type of connection.
th-cam.com/video/Z6benP6q4Nc/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=Podcastage2
and more here
th-cam.com/video/yDZNXcQClKM/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=Podcastage
Dynacaster or at2020?
wow great test, love the 441 most, but the dynacaster is awesome two, not so defined in the mid´s , Thanks a lot!
I also had the Dynacaster here as I was looking for a new mic to use for speaking. I would prefer it to the Sm7 as it costs about 150 euros less with a similar sound. However, I didn't like the mids. They seem too fluffy. It sounds like there is no internal damping behind the capsule. I now have a Haun MBC 440 + Rycote spider + pop screen. The part is so awesome for a small diaphragm microphone. Very linear and neutral. In order for it to sound reasonable, you don't have to change almost anything in the sound. If you don't feel insecure about the size, you should try it!
Great mic , great review 💪🏻
Why don't you have any Sennheiser dynamic microphones in the comparison kit? I would love to hear the e835, for example, which is one of the classics in Europe.
Can’t wait to see the uad mic review!
Lovely music test Bandrew 🎶
@Text Me ➕ ➀➇➆➁➅➅➅➀➄➂➄ No! You’ve been reported, weird Bandrew impersonator!
And anyway, I’ve already got one.
Thanks Luke. I'm working to report and delete them all becuase there's no mass delete button. THANKS TH-cam!
Should I pick a sE dynacaster or se v7 for recording my voice close micing? Which mic is better for sound rejection and untreated room and sometimes some noise in background?
For close micing voice (1-2 inches) I found that Dynacaster handled the proximity effect and plosives better, and the EQ switches give you additional control over the low end and the top end with a high pass filter and high shelf. For background noise rejection, I found that the sE V7 did a slightly better job at that compared to the dynacaster.
I still prefer the overall tone of the sE V7 right out of the box, but the functionality and versatility of the dynacaster with those EQ switches and internal dynamite makes it an interesting proposition. When it comes down to it, you'll need to also decide which mic you think sounds better.
Great review as always!
Watching these mic reviews is making me want to try and learn to play the Electric Guitar
The XM, V7 and Dynacaster are all great mics. Granted, all they had to do was to put the V7 into a dynamite body with extra switches, but whatever. The RE320 proves once again to be my least favorite of these dynamics. Good lord.
Hi. Jut needed your advise. I recently purchased re320. Should I upgrade
Hmmm... It seems like this mic has enough versatility to get a LOT of different uses. I was thinking this might work to double as a kick mic as well. Thanks for the review. This is helpful. Honestly, I am becoming a believer in SE Electronics overall. Seems like they have some of the best quality for the money.
My SM7B was $399. My Triton FetHead preamp was another $110. That's $509 for that vs $289 for the sE Dynacaster (with its own Dynamite preamp built in), and while it's not QUITE the same, you're able to get a respectably similar sound from it.
Damn.
With a bit of an EQ you can literally make the Dynacaster indistinguishable from the SM7B
I have sm7A(1998year, 380$ in secondary market) and thomann fetamp 55$(german analog triton fethead), but the microphone in the video interested in appearance) I love the red color))) By the way, even sm7b of the zero years and modern sm7b are different microphones)
Ngl the 58 was fire - such a good mic.
Fell off my fancy chair laughing, " fill your ear holes with". . Little greys hairs still making you look prestigious. You're the best.
I have a couple of different Se mics. I really like them. They sound great and are very affordable.
Sold! I'm getting the sE!
I like this mic....so many great features but the noise rejection seems very bad for a dynamic- am I missing something?
No. I don't think you're missing something. Different mics have different pick up patterns and they will each perform very differently in their rejection characteristics. So you will encounter some dynamics that might pick up more ambient noise/background noise than others.
@@Podcastage Thank you for the reply and your great videos =)
and.... actually sounds very close to SM7B. Good job, sE!
Just bought one, and it is definitely better than my SM7B and RE-20 but not as good as my Beyerdynamic M201 with the A81WS. The M201 is still King for spoken word. Would’ve been great if you had the M201 on here in the comparisons.
long awaited
For voice I prefered the sound of Eletro VOice Re320. Years ago when I was working for Talk Radio Network (TRN) Most of our top, old school hosts like Mike Savage, Dr. Laura, Jerry Doyle, Sean Hannity and show producers insisted on EV RE20. so perhaps I'm used to the EV sound. I think Limbaugh used a gold plated RE20 or RE27, so perhaps the EV, but from what I glimpsed in your comparison, the RE320 sounded like it was a bit more open and had a bit more presence. An older brother who has been doing radio, commercials and narration for over 50 years mostly used the RE20 which was required by some networks like CBS and what he preferred his American audiences, but prefers the U87 European broadcasts and narration, however he recently switched to a pair of Audio-Technica BP40s in his studio as the BP40 is a bit more forgiving with guests, and he likes it.
Dang. Added to my Amazon wish list just so I don't have to remember it. I picked up an SE Electronics V7 about a week ago and so far I love it. I recently moved. The major difference is I cannot currently do much where I am at and my 6 acoustic blankets are in storage. Without any acoustic treatment, much less anything better (isolation/'sound proofing') my Synco mic D2 is just too sensitive. Computer right next to me and the fans are easily heard. Then on top of that the reflections. I already have an AKG D7 which is also super cardioid but it is so bright and sibilance is an issue with my voice on that mic. My heil sound PR35 might have worked pretty well but again I've always had sibilance issues using it. The irony is I am picking up Waves plugins Clarity VX, Sibilance, and Vocal Rider, so I could probably use any of my mics in this environment, but I also don't want to be reliant on those plugins. The plugins are just in case. I rather just have better signal to begin with.
Huh, I have a Q2U and it does everything I could ever want. Why do I want this thing *so much*
I like this one. Not TOO boomy like the SM7b can get, inline preamp, lots of switch options.
Im torn between the dynacaster and the Re320! They both fit my needs for my podcast. I see a little more versatility in the dynacaster. Help!
i think 320 is a bit too harsh. so you would have to do some EQing in post. with dynacaster you can just eq it from the mic.
Very good all-around mic. I think it sounds just a little better without the Dynamite and just higher gain on the interface though.
I love it! What a cool microphone!
Came for the technical info - stayed for the random displays of anger and squeezy horn.
Hi Bandrew, please review NEOM microphone from SE Electronics
sE Electronics Dynacaster included sticker build quality 10/10
wow the Sennheiser MD440 was smooth. Just add a bit of eq wow. The earthworks was previously my favourite for voice but now the Se sounds like a good alternative.
How does this mic compare with the Heil PR 40?
I just bought this mic but mine seems to have some issues. The first thing I noticed is the relatively high background hiss I hear when recording something with it plugged into my Goxlr mini. I made sure to match the output volume with my Rode Podmic (they ended up needing the exact same amount of gain to have the same output volume) and I found that the Podmic has practically no background hiss in comparison.
I then tried to activate the built in dynamite to see if that would help. I turned on phantom power on my Goxlr, matched the output volume as close as possible and found that the background hiss is now a little less (though still a little more than the Podmic), but then another problem arose. The Dynacaster now distorts when the recorded sound gets too loud even though the meter in my recording software (and the Goxlr itself) tell me the mic isn't clipping (far from it actually). Seems like I'm overdriving the capsule even though I didn't have this problem with the dynamite turned off.
Now I'm wondering if I should return the mic to get a new one or if this is normal. Hope someone can help me out!