A large Diaphragm & small Diaphragm condenser mic package please w_/ xlr,trs,etc... cords needed as well. Hhell yall can even throw in some tripod stands *^ hard shell covers or cases for em too. Y'all need to Stack em deep& Sale em cheap!!😂🤣😂😁😁🤪😁😁🤜🤛
I was so happy to see the avantone CR-14 on this list. I have had a pair since 2011 and they are still one of my favorite mics after working with countless others.
When you have natural talent like that, you just got it! I personally love my Shure SM7B. It just works on just about anything including vocals! Great job, my brother!
I didn’t need this video . . . But I stayed for you and re-affirmed some nice knowledge. You are great, especially through the sE electronics ribbon. Thanks
The SM57 has been used for decades as the podium mic at the White House- the VIP Presidential Microphone Kit. When micing an accordion go for a 58. Accordionists will rake across the 57 grill every time...
@@montazownianr1 They're just mentioning the legacy of the mic I guess, but it's more of a fun fact than anything. I became aware of this when I used it before I switched to using an LCT 440 Pure. The actual configuration the White House uses is the SM57 with the A81WS wind screen.
Nice overview! I have struggled with getting a good sound in a bedroom though - I ended up building a vocal booth out of pvc pipe and packing blankets. Definitely helps.
Dang! Here I was thinking you were just the keyboard guru! Great vocals bro, and I thought I was listening to Phil Driscoll there for a minute! I have the 57 & 58 and love them. Great job! Say hey to my man Strid for me. Happy Memorial Day!
nice video.. think im getting the KSM 137... was looking a t the Warm.. but they clearly have issues with loud transients.. damn.. cause their low end is awesome.
You'll for sure want a large diaphragm condenser, as for specific recommendations, I don't think I am "experienced" enough to say, but the SM7B from what I've read should work really well for you. Hope that helps and let me know if you get it!
It would be helpful if you could mention prices as you run through the gear. I know that prices change, but maybe just state the MSRP at time of video creation. If I’m shopping with a $200 budget, knowing which mics make the cut would help me focus on something that I might actually buy.
Thanks for this informative video! Can someone please help me to understand the difference between 'true condenser' and back-electret microphones as it pertains to their quality? I am given to understand the KSM137s are 'permanently polarized' (i.e. back-electret) as well as the Lewitt LCT 140 Air, but am curious as to how this impacts overall build quality and the sound. Neumann's website contains some useful information but they add the disclaimer that all of their mics are 'true condenser' which makes me wonder if I should be avoiding back-electret constructions. I welcome others' thoughts! Best, Seán
Fathead ribbon mics. They sound amazing as drum overheads, achoustic and electric guitar, they're ribbons so they work on horns, and they work on vocals if you want that old school, trainsient pushing sound. I cannot reccomend them enough.
Caveat. No two rooms sound the same and few rooms actually sound great. The sound of the room in a mix can be hidden depending on what you did during the recording process and also realize that if you start with a lot of reverb you are going to need to add a ton later to have it be intelligible in the mix later if you are looking for a specific reverb sound. Commonly it is the room reverb that is most bothersome and the thing you are trying to bury.
I think the room treatment is underestimated in the video opening. You won’t get a good sound if the room sounds bad even with a great microphone. The treatment doesn’t need to be costy, but it needs some attention! I get that the focus is on the mics though so thumbs up anyway :-)
Bare in mind ribbon mics break easily. its not preferable when an artists destroys a 2000+ dollar by simply dropping it on stage. Although i do like ribbons the most for studio purpose, you really need to be careful of the metal ribbon inside the mic.
LAUTEN AUDIO should have been FOREFRONT of essential mics for any studio, home, project or pro. Leaving Lauten out of this lineup leaves a massive gap in knowledge base.
After listening to her dry voice on the “Ocean Eyes” project that they demoed in Logic, we can tell that there actually is bleed from the headphones AND reflections from the room. Billie didn’t need soundproofing because Finneas is one hell of a producer.
Most misleading statement 1:15 mins into the video “keep in mind billy eilish and her brother won a grammy from recording in her bedroom” not at all how that went down and there was a lot more that went i to why that recording sounded the way it did and won a grammy. The bedroom recording aspect of it could probably only attribute to 1% of why it won that grammy....now proceed
I respectfully disagree. If anything, the location for recording is one of the most important things because, as we’ve seen, it doesn’t have to be a professional studio. It can be a bedroom. And I find that inspiring. In the 20s, recordings were made with people standing around one crude recording source in a room with bad acoustics. But many of those recordings are classics. Why? Because the SOURCE, the performance was there. Billie’s songwriting and her brother’s sonic imagination pulls the majority of the weight for why they are successful. But recorded all at home? You have to recognize that as a valid part of the equation. I also understand more work was done after Billie and Finneas were done with the tracks. But the fact that they recorded a Grammy winning album with stock plugins/instruments and without a professional studio is undeniably remarkable, whether you like her music or not. I made the comment to inspire people to record at home and show them what’s possible. That was all it was meant for. Thanks for checking this out and good luck in building your home studio! Jacob Dupre Sweetwater Keyboard Artist
"You and I" was recorded at Collier's home: www.grammy.com/grammys/artists/jacob-collier And, of course, recorded in a bedroom: www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8549785/finneas-explains-recorded-billie-eilish-album-bedroom It's not a myth. It can be done and has been done. Whether they had people campaigning for them or not, whether you care for their music or not, it happened. That's all I wanted to draw attention to. A Grammy is still one of the most highly regarded honors for an artist. Therefore, the possibilities of recording at home are virtually endless. Happy recording! Jacob Dupre Sweetwater Keyboard Artist
"Here's $8000 worth of microphones that you ABSOLUTELY NEED in your home studio if you want to have a chance at being halfway decent at recording! Buy ALL OF THEM from US!"....Yeah, no thanks Sweetwater. what a joke
Which of these mics do you want in your home studio? If you liked this video, let us know! Hit those like and subscribe buttons👍
It's possible here in RDC to buy ???
What kind of Custom IEM is he wearing?
A large Diaphragm & small Diaphragm condenser mic package please w_/ xlr,trs,etc... cords needed as well. Hhell yall can even throw in some tripod stands *^ hard shell covers or cases for em too. Y'all need to Stack em deep& Sale em cheap!!😂🤣😂😁😁🤪😁😁🤜🤛
The AKG C214 and the Royer R-10. Side-notes nice vocals and I would prefer the beta 58a over the sm 58. But the 58 is great too just to be clear.
He should do more videos for you. Great to see someone as young and down to earth as him. In a house. Doing good stuff with good starter gear.
Amazing consistency on the vocal takes despite the time taken to switch mics. Kudos to the vocalist and a big thanks!!
I had this at .75 speed because I came from analyzing a Megadeth song and I was wondering why this dude sounded stoned
dgmwitz lol that’s awesome!
Lmaooo
I was so happy to see the avantone CR-14 on this list. I have had a pair since 2011 and they are still one of my favorite mics after working with countless others.
When you have natural talent like that, you just got it! I personally love my Shure SM7B. It just works on just about anything including vocals! Great job, my brother!
Talented demonstrator! 👍
AGREED!
that was the hippest "guy with an acoustic guitar" honey suckle rose i've ever heard. you won't catch this dude douching on the quad.
Dayum, Jacob's got some awesome pipes.
I'm glad to see him smiling more in the videos.
I didn’t need this video . . . But I stayed for you and re-affirmed some nice knowledge. You are great, especially through the sE electronics ribbon. Thanks
The SM57 has been used for decades as the podium mic at the White House- the VIP Presidential Microphone Kit.
When micing an accordion go for a 58. Accordionists will rake across the 57 grill every time...
automatics1im white house? What have this to do with music?
@@montazownianr1 They're just mentioning the legacy of the mic I guess, but it's more of a fun fact than anything. I became aware of this when I used it before I switched to using an LCT 440 Pure. The actual configuration the White House uses is the SM57 with the A81WS wind screen.
I like this guy! We need more demos of him!
Ikr, good vibes
SM57, Warm Audio, C214, Royer.
Super talented. Thanks for the tutorial!
Nice overview! I have struggled with getting a good sound in a bedroom though - I ended up building a vocal booth out of pvc pipe and packing blankets. Definitely helps.
What a so talented guy! Amazing!
Lol, the holy “aaaahhhhh” at the start with the mic stack. I agree! 😂
Awesome video. It takes time and dedication to have this quality. Congrats.
Have been watching more Sweetwater vids lately and u guys are all great! Informative and entertaining videos. Thanks
Thanks this was helpful I am trying to set up a home studio
Dang! Here I was thinking you were just the keyboard guru! Great vocals bro, and I thought I was listening to Phil Driscoll there for a minute! I have the 57 & 58 and love them. Great job! Say hey to my man Strid for me. Happy Memorial Day!
Those shure Km137s are not to be underestimated - they sound heavenly
Billy Eilish and her brother won a Grammy because the industry wanted it that way. It had zero to do with their mic placement and room acoustics.
And she came from a showbiz family. You can bet her room sounded better than this one. This room ruined the sound of everything.
The Grammy doesn’t matter, her and her brother are brilliant musicians tho
I saw her on Glastonbury the other day...Oh dear...
great video..thanks a lot dear
Which Flugelhorn is that!? Sounds awesome
Oh~~~~~~my~~~~loveeeeee
It’s great to finally get a chance to hear some flugelhorn through some LDCs
This video is great! I learned a lot! Thank you. Will be wonderful for future reference.
Reminds me of frigging J Star Valentine from X Factor UK LOL!!
nice video.. think im getting the KSM 137... was looking a t the Warm.. but they clearly have issues with loud transients.. damn.. cause their low end is awesome.
sick cornet playing!
Really nice flugel tone! Great video
loving these videos very informative
Love this video, great comparisons, just as what I need to know! Awesome guy~
Which one is best for audiobook narration? I'm looking for a something matching the profile of a male baritone.
You'll for sure want a large diaphragm condenser, as for specific recommendations, I don't think I am "experienced" enough to say, but the SM7B from what I've read should work really well for you. Hope that helps and let me know if you get it!
Great job.very helpful
Nice comparisons. Thank you!
That was a really good demonstration vid.
Awesome!
When will sweetwater start distribution in India
whoa this guy has a jazz performance degree, plays trumpet, piano, guitar, and composes music for films. He's successful me!
Amazing mic selection 2020
It would be helpful if you could mention prices as you run through the gear. I know that prices change, but maybe just state the MSRP at time of video creation. If I’m shopping with a $200 budget, knowing which mics make the cut would help me focus on something that I might actually buy.
Very good video. And very underrated.
aap mumbai naheen asekte hain...
Okay that M 160 was a lot silkier than I thought it was going to sound like.
Thank you
Nicely done and good to know
Impressive 😎
👍
Thanks for this informative video! Can someone please help me to understand the difference between 'true condenser' and back-electret microphones as it pertains to their quality? I am given to understand the KSM137s are 'permanently polarized' (i.e. back-electret) as well as the Lewitt LCT 140 Air, but am curious as to how this impacts overall build quality and the sound. Neumann's website contains some useful information but they add the disclaimer that all of their mics are 'true condenser' which makes me wonder if I should be avoiding back-electret constructions. I welcome others' thoughts! Best, Seán
Dude you’ve got a great voice 👌🏽
Good stuff
SE Electronics !!
Good vid, thanks!
What is the microphone under the sm58 in the thumbnail ?
Save up and get a Neumann...over and out...
Fathead ribbon mics. They sound amazing as drum overheads, achoustic and electric guitar, they're ribbons so they work on horns, and they work on vocals if you want that old school, trainsient pushing sound. I cannot reccomend them enough.
Caveat. No two rooms sound the same and few rooms actually sound great. The sound of the room in a mix can be hidden depending on what you did during the recording process and also realize that if you start with a lot of reverb you are going to need to add a ton later to have it be intelligible in the mix later if you are looking for a specific reverb sound. Commonly it is the room reverb that is most bothersome and the thing you are trying to bury.
What audiocard are you use?
Beautiful voice and nice review. You're very talented and I enjoyed it
😁
haaaa yeeeahh hooo
nice
I think the room treatment is underestimated in the video opening. You won’t get a good sound if the room sounds bad even with a great microphone. The treatment doesn’t need to be costy, but it needs some attention! I get that the focus is on the mics though so thumbs up anyway :-)
mr. chet baker over here
they might have used a limiter
God turns out there is 15...
R
Bare in mind ribbon mics break easily. its not preferable when an artists destroys a 2000+ dollar by simply dropping it on stage. Although i do like ribbons the most for studio purpose, you really need to be careful of the metal ribbon inside the mic.
No Sennheisers?
Who entered this video to see all the mics tested with voice only?
LAUTEN AUDIO should have been FOREFRONT of essential mics for any studio, home, project or pro.
Leaving Lauten out of this lineup leaves a massive gap in knowledge base.
First
This dude sounds like Chet Baker when he sings holy
Billie Eilish doesn't NEED soundproofing because she sings so close to the mic that you can't hear the room
After listening to her dry voice on the “Ocean Eyes” project that they demoed in Logic, we can tell that there actually is bleed from the headphones AND reflections from the room.
Billie didn’t need soundproofing because Finneas is one hell of a producer.
Most misleading statement 1:15 mins into the video “keep in mind billy eilish and her brother won a grammy from recording in her bedroom” not at all how that went down and there was a lot more that went i to why that recording sounded the way it did and won a grammy. The bedroom recording aspect of it could probably only attribute to 1% of why it won that grammy....now proceed
I respectfully disagree. If anything, the location for recording is one of the most important things because, as we’ve seen, it doesn’t have to be a professional studio. It can be a bedroom. And I find that inspiring. In the 20s, recordings were made with people standing around one crude recording source in a room with bad acoustics. But many of those recordings are classics. Why? Because the SOURCE, the performance was there. Billie’s songwriting and her brother’s sonic imagination pulls the majority of the weight for why they are successful. But recorded all at home? You have to recognize that as a valid part of the equation.
I also understand more work was done after Billie and Finneas were done with the tracks. But the fact that they recorded a Grammy winning album with stock plugins/instruments and without a professional studio is undeniably remarkable, whether you like her music or not.
I made the comment to inspire people to record at home and show them what’s possible. That was all it was meant for.
Thanks for checking this out and good luck in building your home studio!
Jacob Dupre
Sweetwater Keyboard Artist
@@sweetwater sweeeeet comment. Very true and inspiring 👍🏼
@@sweetwater Respectful comeback with grace 💯
I do mic mods for cheap hmu
End the bedroom grammy myth, they had major campaigns for grammys, stop.
"You and I" was recorded at Collier's home:
www.grammy.com/grammys/artists/jacob-collier
And, of course, recorded in a bedroom:
www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8549785/finneas-explains-recorded-billie-eilish-album-bedroom
It's not a myth. It can be done and has been done. Whether they had people campaigning for them or not, whether you care for their music or not, it happened. That's all I wanted to draw attention to. A Grammy is still one of the most highly regarded honors for an artist. Therefore, the possibilities of recording at home are virtually endless. Happy recording!
Jacob Dupre
Sweetwater Keyboard Artist
A Grammy is a very weird standard of "good."
"Here's $8000 worth of microphones that you ABSOLUTELY NEED in your home studio if you want to have a chance at being halfway decent at recording! Buy ALL OF THEM from US!"....Yeah, no thanks Sweetwater. what a joke
$8000/48 months no interest thats like $166 a month. For having the best microphones in the game almost. Not bad if you ask me.
I agree the video title could be better, but that's clearly not at all what was shown/said in the video. I'm guessing you didn't watch it?