In the end, it mostly comes down to your skills at setting up and speaking into the microphone. But if you want to sound like a professional on a budge, there is nothing better than this!
I thought of getting this mic but when I heard the untreated room test, I changed my mind. Now I have to treat my room before I treat myself. Thanks for the review!
@@moristar but the king bee, though amazing, isn't really available; its sold out in lots of places and instead of being about £130 it's like £300 (again), form resellers and has a slightly different sound profile to the mouse. that being said I love the king it's amazing and my favourite mic of all time, but is in too high demand for its own good and isn't the bee :) all end all if that was the case, blue and other mic companies would make there king bee equivalent and not make any other mic. but then again its almost indistinguishable from a Neumann TLM 103, (unless you have amazing ears and headphones then you can hear a difference so small that it's in the margin of error) and that mic is the standard so it's pretty close to the be all end all, especially considering the price, even at £300. but yes the king bee with sound isolation can easily beat it for less giving you far better audio than: without isolation but a more expensive mic (if your not looking for a super-specific mic sound profile) and as bandrew said there are features this mic has like it's off-axis colouration and its lack of proximity effect when moving away from the microphone which the king bee doesn't have because the King bee is just a mic where is the mouse has features that the bee doesn't have and doesn't need to have but the mouse has because it's meant to be more than the king bee and that's why the king bee isn't the be-all-end-all.
@@theslimbin Oh, wow. I've got myself NT1 just because everyone kept saying that it's amazing and I kind of agree, but I like King Bee sound better now. To be honest, AT 2020 sounds perfectly fine to me (maybe a bit raspy on Bandrew's voice). Over and over with every new review I'm thinking to myself that I would have been completely happy with it. Before that I had some MXL condenser. And although it was OK, I think it was intended for music recording first and foremost (it was sold as a pair with MLX pen intrument mic), so I really hated its sound on my voice, thus NT1 is a huge improvement.
@@moristar the king bee is the best sub £500 mic and if you want and can get it is great but don't be spending money unnecessarily. The King bees generally flat response really does give your voice an accurate representation but its presence boost in the high makes it sound so clean and so professional. if you want a mic you will never have to upgrade unless you wanna upgrade your mic purely for the sake of upgrading, your mic is the King bee. I can't sing its praises loud enough (for £130). if you do end up getting it you NEED a good mic arm none that can take 1.5kg as my old cheap one could not take the weight of the King by and the mic just kept falling over and putting itself down I know you may think it's not that big of a deal only the big bulky one can hold it 0.5kg I think the king is so much better than the at2020 when it's at £130
I really enjoy your mic reviews. I binge watch them. Like, seriously sit down with some pizza like "hmm, what should I watch?" and then watch hours worth of mic reviews.
Thank goodness the box was cardboard and therefore throwable! Why the crap was a camera set up there, though?? Also, only the cheapest BLUE microphones are made in China, IIRC. I really like the rotatable grille/capsule. That means you could use it as an end-address microphone!
Great review. I think in the recent series' of GMM, the mic is there partially as set decor and they are using hidden lavaliers (when they stand up you can see transmitters on them in some shots). Does anyone know if the mouse is actually included in the mix, or if they are using the lavaliers as a backup?
@@Podcastage Yeah in the past couple of years they switched to lav mics but still use the Mouse sorta like a room mic to pick up sounds from whatever they're doing at the desk. I imagine it also acts as a backup in case one of the wireless transmitters fail.
Lmao this is not the sound that should be coming out of a $1,250 mic. It sounds like an at2020 with a good EQ. Even the king bee sounds better imo and the baby bottle blows it out of the water on the low and mid range.
I've really been focused on learning about mics. My YT presence is new, and very much in its infancy. I have watched perhaps 80 or so mic reviews in the last 4 to 6 months. The vast majority of them are yours. Next is Curtis Judd and then Mike at Booth Junkie. You, Bandrew do it right. (Both of them do too) But you cover all the bases, many options at many price points, and help newbies like me who don't need to and can't spend $400.00 on a mic to figure out what might work best for our needs. I've seen one guy with minor variations on your theme and tries to emulate your style but comes across rather teeny bopper, and most others are very low grade. Some are little more than show and tell for their new, 'this is the best mic for you tube' while offering no comparisons or technical specs. Some seem to think their new mic makes them look like they're sitting in an F-16 cockpit or something. I've learned to move on once a 'reviewer' starts talking about the cool looks of their new mic. I just want it to sound good, be high quality and serve my needs. I'm getting the AT 2035 to replace the highly recommended (Not by you) Yeti I started out with, and just wanted to say thanks for the style and detail of your reviews. I wish I knew then what I think I know now. I've seen and heard enough to trust your judgment. Thanks
So it's possible to buy 4 Rode NT1 microphones or this Blue Mouse? IMHO the Shure KSM44a is the best of this review lot however for a grand plu$, I'd still take the NT1. Or three or four of them then treat my room and treat my wife to a night out.
Sorry, I would like to ask you a question, you will have the possibility to review the Samson q9u, I am really trying on this microphone and I would like to know more about it, if it is within your reach and thank you
Thanks for throwing in the AT2020 in there for comparison! I'm looking to upgrade my mic (AT2020) and so far nothing yet compares to the Neuman TLM 103 for what I want. I'm using it for voice-overs and while I like the richness of Blue Mic, it does feel a little bit heavy in the mids which may not allow the VO to cut through very well. Thanks for the review! BTW Can you please do a review of pop filters that you have and let us know which you like the best? Thanks!
The Røde NT1 was surprisingly good, and a good price point, might think about getting that when I want an upgrade, though I'd love to have the mouse as well.
I appreciated you going back to the Blue Mouse during the comparison. I can never remember what it sounded like 3 minutes prior. I also loved playing "Did he go back to the blue mouse or not." the Neumann, was the closest to the Blue from my ears. The mouse wins only because it's cool looking :-)
The AT2020 and Neat King Bee sounded pretty close to this Blue Mouse, other than a raised midrange for the two cheaper mics The Rode NT1 sounded better than the rest of the mics that were auditioned The Neumann TLM103 had a sharp glare for some reason on this vid The Blue Baby Bottle sounded muffled compared to the Blue Mouse, which was surprising The Blue Mouse is severely overpriced for the OK sound it provides. I would've liked to hear the Sennheiser MD441-U compared with this mic. @Bandrew - could the video have lost some of the sound quality for the Blue Mouse that you may have heard in person? This mic really sounded average through headphones. And I'm glad that you didn't throw the wooden box - especially since you clipped your camera.
I really don't get these honestly, maybe it's your set up and being really good with setting up microphones, but this sounds just the same as the other mic tests you've done, like the yeti and nano, it seems like the really high prices don't give a better product but rather just a tag and a different look, cause there is almost always a very very little difference at least for just voice speaking
I wanted to admit in a random video something: for the longest time I thought you had some special custom mechanical keyboard with a special series of caps called "Sad W" and I searched high and low for these as I was just getting into mechanical keyboards. In defeat, I lowered my head in shame, thereby staring at the sadw keys. god damn it.
First of all, Greetings from INDIA for your incredible job.. I am a singer / Voice over artist and madly in search of a Best suited mic, I have a semi deep voice enriched with Low mids and ample lows.. I considered SE2200 AKG C214 AND BLUE BABY BOTTLE SL, please suggest me a choice amongst these three mics which can cater tje purpose of Singing and Spoken words both that can sit well on mixes.
Bandrew, that was a nice review & great sounding Mic. However, way to rich for my blood. Question: If you had a few different brand Mics & they all had exactly the same specs, would they all sound & perform the same? Seems to me that many of these Mics, regardless of price, are pretty similar. So, what makes one really better sounding than the other? Just curious.... Thanks.... 👍👍🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤👍👍
I had the blue bird, first edition and it was so sharp in the high frequencies, lot of problemssss with it, I decide to sell it and get the warm 47 jr, it is the natural oposite but im so happy with it, same range price, this one is pretty different but different price too, blue made in USA is another level, BTW im mexican lol
@A D I don’t have the rode, but I’ve seen lot of reviews and the warm 47jr is pretty neutral in comparison, I get it because I wanted a non sibilant mic, rode is more modern sound and the w47jr is more vintage, of course you can get a modern sound if you cut the low end and boost the hi end a bit, that’s flexibility to me, I spent lot of hours trying to fix the resonances in other mics and only a few minutes with the 47 to get a dope sound, Now is my fav, I have the Neumann tlm 102, the antelope edge solo, two Akg 214 and the 47 is always my first choice for vocals, but depends the singer or rapper
I like it's made in the USA and the hardware but the sound is so harsh... I have a Blue Studio pro and is so clear and not harsh. which in this video I like the king bee and the baby bottle both have a more clear and sweet sound.
Blue just seems overpriced for no reason to me. You could buy 3 SM7B's for this price. It really shouldn't be anywhere close to $1250. Even the Yeti is worse than other competitors in its price range such as the AT2020+.
Why mouse 🐀? What did they drink when the came up with this name? The King is still the King 👑 (even if it's a 🐝) Please do some (hand) made in the US (could be a playlist) Ear Trumpet lab's Microphones
News Flash there are no more King Bees to be found. Only one I could find is being offered on Amazon by Mike's something or other - go look. It appears Neat has decided not to give the King away any more for so cheap - (weeping, wailing, and nashing of teeth) . If you ask me the Rode and the King Bee blew this Mouse outta the water! -
You’re not being “that guy”, you’re just saying you like the at2020 more. That’s great. You saved your self a LOT of money with that preference! You’re the one who will be laughing all the way to the bank,.
I have a question that has been in my mind a few days. I recently just bought an ATR 2100x and use the XLR input rather than usb-c. Anyways, I was wondering if it would be beneficial to use 192 hz sample rate or 48hz or what hz would be best? I have a focusrite solo 3rd gen audio interface that is capable 192hz and the mic is capable of 192hz as well.
@@Lerberuz 192khz is great for stuff music production/sound engineering. Or big boy sound systems. 48khz is perfect for audio in videos/movies. For your instance, live streaming. Majority of your viewers and most people today, usually don't have headphones or monitors to output past 40khz. So they will never hear a mere difference between 48khz and 192khz. I hope this helps. :P
I just noticed that Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails uses this in his home studio. Both With Teeth and the How to Destroy Angels albums were recorded on this mic and I find that very odd as Trent Reznor is a richie rich guy and could buy any microphone including the Blue Kiwi or the Blue Bottle. I wonder what it is about this one that he likes.
Have you done a review of the KSM44a? Could not find one on your channel or YT. Also, when watching Shroud's streams I can't hear his keyboard clacks or mouse clicks, what do you think is helping with this in your professional opinion? Given that this is a condenser mic.
I was always wondering which mic Rhett and Link used and it sounds really nice. Also, yay, mah boi, the KSM44a! Thanks, Bandrew, very epic. Hope to see a video on that one (for click bait, it's the Markiplier microphone)
Im looking for a USB microphone for audiobook narration. I don't want to go too expensive because I'm just starting out and I really don't want to invest a large amount of money into something i'm not even sure I'm going to be good at. Any suggestions?
Hey,there!!!!! You are the best! Thanks fpr this and all your reviews! I 'd like to know your opinion about which microphone is better for voiceover Bluebird,Austrian OC18,AKG214 or Stellar X2? Thanks
I feel like these high tier microphones are not worth it. None of them is. That is, for spoken word. You pay a hilarious premium for way too little effect for everyday people to even notice it, once you got to a microphone around 200 dollars to upgrade from.
Yeah I think the real diminishing returns for dynamics occurs around $100-$200 (SM57, sE V7, or m201TG for a little more). And condensers around $300-$500 (NT1, sE4400a, etc.)
yeah I have to agree. It has a nice tenor round sound that has a full tone where as the others (apart from the Audio Technica which sounded very tinny) which seems to pick up deeper, baritone sounds. To my ear, the Shure KSM44a has the most similar sound to the Blue Mouse.
this sounds amazing ... but I don't even get that much money per 2 months ... Rode NT-1 sounds just as good as the rest (I don't like the Neumann though... it definitely doesn't sound as a bag of money)
I suggest taking a look at Advanced Audio Microphones. The owner of the boutique maker, Dave, is one of the most knowledgeable and interesting people to speak with and really cares about the mics they make.
HAHAHA $1250 oh that is a good one Bandrew, best joke I have heard all day! Wait......you're serious? Well....ummmm....dang Blue finally makes a XLR mic and it is priced way too high. Nice mic but dang that price is just too much......but oddly enough I do want one LOL.
I have random question about recordings with tube mics what’s the difference of plugging your mic power supply into a Furman ss -6b outlet power strip compared to Furman power conditioner
The TLM 103 has a clean buttery natural sound that none of the others come close to. My second choice is that ugly King Bee microphone...not bad for a cheap microphone.
Thank you for this comparative test. Is it possible to specify (if possible) the manufacturing place of the tested product each time ? All this mics are fine. For the voice, I appreciate the slightly blurred roundness of this Blue Mouse. On the other hand, it's the first time I've liked the TLM 103 so much! Usually I find it too bright. It's good to hear it at the end. I appreciate the level of detail of these two models...
@@Podcastage Yes true. However from what I can tell, they all have a similar voicing with a smooth top end. I’m not a fan of overly bright mics as they can sound harsh and emphasise sibilance. If you were to pick one of these four mics primarily for vocals, what would you choose?
I wish I did, but I don't. I keep them all so that I can reference them in future comparisons to hopefully make the videos more informative and helpful.
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The mic looks like a little kid holding/closing his ears as if it doesn't want to listen to your voice 😆😆
Now that i saw, i can't unsee.
@@osvaldodomingos9041 😆😆
can't unsee it now 😅
@@senzayyzone 🤣🤣🤣
Rude mic
Yet another illustration of how *insanely* good the King Bee is at punching well above its weight class.
The NT1 is a tough competitor fr that thing at its price, but the mouse sounds great!
One of my VO clients demands the NT1 over my Sennheiser MKH416! Haha. Some people just LOVE that mic!
In the end, it mostly comes down to your skills at setting up and speaking into the microphone. But if you want to sound like a professional on a budge, there is nothing better than this!
I hate the NT1 :/
Music Islife why is that?
The NT1 beefs up his voice. The Baby Bottle sounded pretty good too.
The Neat King Bee sounds really good for the price, can't get it that cheap in my country though :(
Can't find it here
I thought of getting this mic but when I heard the untreated room test, I changed my mind. Now I have to treat my room before I treat myself.
Thanks for the review!
That’s one of the best steps most people can take to improve their audio, treat their room first. You’re on the right path!
And then you just buy King Bee and have great sound for much less.
@@moristar but the king bee, though amazing, isn't really available; its sold out in lots of places and instead of being about £130 it's like £300 (again), form resellers and has a slightly different sound profile to the mouse. that being said I love the king it's amazing and my favourite mic of all time, but is in too high demand for its own good and isn't the bee :) all end all if that was the case, blue and other mic companies would make there king bee equivalent and not make any other mic. but then again its almost indistinguishable from a Neumann TLM 103, (unless you have amazing ears and headphones then you can hear a difference so small that it's in the margin of error) and that mic is the standard so it's pretty close to the be all end all, especially considering the price, even at £300.
but yes the king bee with sound isolation can easily beat it for less giving you far better audio than: without isolation but a more expensive mic (if your not looking for a super-specific mic sound profile)
and as bandrew said there are features this mic has like it's off-axis colouration and its lack of proximity effect when moving away from the microphone which the king bee doesn't have because the King bee is just a mic where is the mouse has features that the bee doesn't have and doesn't need to have but the mouse has because it's meant to be more than the king bee and that's why the king bee isn't the be-all-end-all.
@@theslimbin Oh, wow. I've got myself NT1 just because everyone kept saying that it's amazing and I kind of agree, but I like King Bee sound better now.
To be honest, AT 2020 sounds perfectly fine to me (maybe a bit raspy on Bandrew's voice). Over and over with every new review I'm thinking to myself that I would have been completely happy with it.
Before that I had some MXL condenser. And although it was OK, I think it was intended for music recording first and foremost (it was sold as a pair with MLX pen intrument mic), so I really hated its sound on my voice, thus NT1 is a huge improvement.
@@moristar the king bee is the best sub £500 mic and if you want and can get it is great but don't be spending money unnecessarily.
The King bees generally flat response really does give your voice an accurate representation but its presence boost in the high makes it sound so clean and so professional. if you want a mic you will never have to upgrade unless you wanna upgrade your mic purely for the sake of upgrading, your mic is the King bee. I can't sing its praises loud enough (for £130). if you do end up getting it you NEED a good mic arm none that can take 1.5kg as my old cheap one could not take the weight of the King by and the mic just kept falling over and putting itself down I know you may think it's not that big of a deal only the big bulky one can hold it 0.5kg
I think the king is so much better than the at2020 when it's at £130
Next Time Use Mxl990 For Comparison Please
It’s $100...
@@deadchannel8431
Yes It Is
Wow the guitar section was so good on that mic!!
i forgot good mythical morning existed
You sound so good on the Neat King Bee!! Damn it's too bad that mic is no longer in stock.
I prefer the Neat King Bee, it is a good relation :D
For a talking test like this I was impressed with the Neat also.. Plus the Stryper flare adds an additional bonus lol ;)
And so much cheaper
That's one of my favorite looking mics. Reminds me of 1950's robots.
Sounds great too. Definitely the best out of the comparisons.
I really enjoy your mic reviews. I binge watch them.
Like, seriously sit down with some pizza like "hmm, what should I watch?" and then watch hours worth of mic reviews.
Thank goodness the box was cardboard and therefore throwable! Why the crap was a camera set up there, though?? Also, only the cheapest BLUE microphones are made in China, IIRC. I really like the rotatable grille/capsule. That means you could use it as an end-address microphone!
Big fan!! Get your hands on a a few Sontronics mics. Designed in England 🏴 the owner is lovely I’m sure he’d send you a few 👌🏻
Not looking for any equipment now but I just came to click LIKE and let the video stream to the end to show my appreciation for your work.
Hits camera. Doh!! 😂😂😂
The baby bottle and the king bee were my favorite. The babybottle is punching above for sure
Great review. I think in the recent series' of GMM, the mic is there partially as set decor and they are using hidden lavaliers (when they stand up you can see transmitters on them in some shots). Does anyone know if the mouse is actually included in the mix, or if they are using the lavaliers as a backup?
I remember seeing one episode where they got really close to the mic and it was on. And I believe the early stuff did use the mic.
@@Podcastage Thanks! I was always curious.
@@Podcastage Yeah in the past couple of years they switched to lav mics but still use the Mouse sorta like a room mic to pick up sounds from whatever they're doing at the desk. I imagine it also acts as a backup in case one of the wireless transmitters fail.
Podcastage you are the 1st review that is detailed 😂
They use lavs under their shirts as well as shotguns (416s I think) above them.
Loved the sound of the Mouse with that presence. The Neat King Bee stacked up surprisingly well!
Lmao this is not the sound that should be coming out of a $1,250 mic. It sounds like an at2020 with a good EQ. Even the king bee sounds better imo and the baby bottle blows it out of the water on the low and mid range.
The blue mics we all remember and loved before they made those USB ones.
Great little fella
You've gotta do a Versus between this and the Blue Dragonfly!!!
I'd also love to see a Dragonfly video!
I've really been focused on learning about mics. My YT presence is new, and very much in its infancy. I have watched perhaps 80 or so mic reviews in the last 4 to 6 months. The vast majority of them are yours. Next is Curtis Judd and then Mike at Booth Junkie. You, Bandrew do it right. (Both of them do too) But you cover all the bases, many options at many price points, and help newbies like me who don't need to and can't spend $400.00 on a mic to figure out what might work best for our needs.
I've seen one guy with minor variations on your theme and tries to emulate your style but comes across rather teeny bopper, and most others are very low grade. Some are little more than show and tell for their new, 'this is the best mic for you tube' while offering no comparisons or technical specs. Some seem to think their new mic makes them look like they're sitting in an F-16 cockpit or something. I've learned to move on once a 'reviewer' starts talking about the cool looks of their new mic. I just want it to sound good, be high quality and serve my needs.
I'm getting the AT 2035 to replace the highly recommended (Not by you) Yeti I started out with, and just wanted to say thanks for the style and detail of your reviews. I wish I knew then what I think I know now. I've seen and heard enough to trust your judgment. Thanks
So it's possible to buy 4 Rode NT1 microphones or this Blue Mouse?
IMHO the Shure KSM44a is the best of this review lot however for a grand plu$, I'd still take the NT1. Or three or four of them then treat my room and treat my wife to a night out.
Can you review the Warm Audio WA-47j
Getting aggressive with those throws, man
i like the blue.
I've had this mic for 13 years now. Very good kick-out mic to pick up the lower woof. Blends really nicely with a standard kick-in (like a d112).
I see you're always wearing a nice watch. Maybe do a a watch SOTC video sometime for us watch nerds out there.
Sorry, I would like to ask you a question, you will have the possibility to review the Samson q9u, I am really trying on this microphone and I would like to know more about it, if it is within your reach and thank you
Thanks for throwing in the AT2020 in there for comparison! I'm looking to upgrade my mic (AT2020) and so far nothing yet compares to the Neuman TLM 103 for what I want. I'm using it for voice-overs and while I like the richness of Blue Mic, it does feel a little bit heavy in the mids which may not allow the VO to cut through very well. Thanks for the review! BTW Can you please do a review of pop filters that you have and let us know which you like the best? Thanks!
Blue advertises it for Bass instrument and voice use which is why it seems to add depth to sound.
I always love the unique designs of blue mics
Please miktek cv4 🙏
Woah, im early! Great Video!
The Røde NT1 was surprisingly good, and a good price point, might think about getting that when I want an upgrade, though I'd love to have the mouse as well.
It could be interesant that you review a PYLE PMX44T in your channel, probably to make a recording combo :D
the king bee is like, idk jesus?
I appreciated you going back to the Blue Mouse during the comparison. I can never remember what it sounded like 3 minutes prior. I also loved playing "Did he go back to the blue mouse or not." the Neumann, was the closest to the Blue from my ears. The mouse wins only because it's cool looking :-)
I think the king bee had it!
I wish you had said "let's talk about that"
also i think i like the blue mouse more than the tlm103 for voice over more
The rode 100000%
I liked the king bee the most :)
Should I make chicken or steak burritos?
The AT2020 and Neat King Bee sounded pretty close to this Blue Mouse, other than a raised midrange for the two cheaper mics
The Rode NT1 sounded better than the rest of the mics that were auditioned
The Neumann TLM103 had a sharp glare for some reason on this vid
The Blue Baby Bottle sounded muffled compared to the Blue Mouse, which was surprising
The Blue Mouse is severely overpriced for the OK sound it provides. I would've liked to hear the Sennheiser MD441-U compared with this mic.
@Bandrew - could the video have lost some of the sound quality for the Blue Mouse that you may have heard in person? This mic really sounded average through headphones.
And I'm glad that you didn't throw the wooden box - especially since you clipped your camera.
I tested this vid on my Dynaudio Bm5a's, Yamaha NS10's, DT990's, DT770's, ATmx50's, my grado's and I will agree with you!
This is not the avantone cv 12 bla o wel I shoved it back up Taylor shift dirty pink it’s truly a tampon mic you would be wasting time n money
I really don't get these honestly, maybe it's your set up and being really good with setting up microphones, but this sounds just the same as the other mic tests you've done, like the yeti and nano, it seems like the really high prices don't give a better product but rather just a tag and a different look, cause there is almost always a very very little difference at least for just voice speaking
I think you sound the best in this mic
I wanted to admit in a random video something: for the longest time I thought you had some special custom mechanical keyboard with a special series of caps called "Sad W" and I searched high and low for these as I was just getting into mechanical keyboards. In defeat, I lowered my head in shame, thereby staring at the sadw keys. god damn it.
First of all, Greetings from INDIA for your incredible job..
I am a singer / Voice over artist and madly in search of a Best suited mic, I have a semi deep voice enriched with Low mids and ample lows.. I considered SE2200 AKG C214 AND BLUE BABY BOTTLE SL, please suggest me a choice amongst these three mics which can cater tje purpose of Singing and Spoken words both that can sit well on mixes.
What’s the best mic I can get under 500$ I am a male doing rap vocals
Bandrew, that was a nice review & great sounding Mic. However, way to rich for my blood. Question: If you had a few different brand Mics & they all had exactly the same specs, would they all sound & perform the same? Seems to me that many of these Mics, regardless of price, are pretty similar. So, what makes one really better sounding than the other? Just curious.... Thanks.... 👍👍🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤👍👍
Imo this is the best mic for your voice TBH
The frequency response is aight but $1000 like u might as well buy an nt1 at that point lol smh
I had the blue bird, first edition and it was so sharp in the high frequencies, lot of problemssss with it, I decide to sell it and get the warm 47 jr, it is the natural oposite but im so happy with it, same range price, this one is pretty different but different price too, blue made in USA is another level, BTW im mexican lol
@A D I don’t have the rode, but I’ve seen lot of reviews and the warm 47jr is pretty neutral in comparison, I get it because I wanted a non sibilant mic, rode is more modern sound and the w47jr is more vintage, of course you can get a modern sound if you cut the low end and boost the hi end a bit, that’s flexibility to me, I spent lot of hours trying to fix the resonances in other mics and only a few minutes with the 47 to get a dope sound, Now is my fav, I have the Neumann tlm 102, the antelope edge solo, two Akg 214 and the 47 is always my first choice for vocals, but depends the singer or rapper
@A D ahhhh I almost forget it.... the w47jr is multi pattern, you can’t get a better multi pattern for the price IMO
Totally wowed with this on electric or acoustic guitar! Prefered the King Bee on your voice.
Agreed! He sounds great on it!
Please, bring, WA47jr, pronto.
980 grams but how many calories?
I like it's made in the USA and the hardware but the sound is so harsh... I have a Blue Studio pro and is so clear and not harsh. which in this video I like the king bee and the baby bottle both have a more clear and sweet sound.
Blue just seems overpriced for no reason to me. You could buy 3 SM7B's for this price. It really shouldn't be anywhere close to $1250. Even the Yeti is worse than other competitors in its price range such as the AT2020+.
Why mouse 🐀? What did they drink when the came up with this name? The King is still the King 👑 (even if it's a 🐝)
Please do some (hand) made in the US (could be a playlist) Ear Trumpet lab's Microphones
For that price I would like a nice fluffy rabbit.
Lubime ce z dianku
was planning on buying that. Now I am considering the Rode NT 1. My local shop sells thing at cheap prices. So it is 500 to 900 at the shop.
Please review the maono au-a04
I have the sure microphone. I never use it.
News Flash there are no more King Bees to be found. Only one I could find is being offered on Amazon by Mike's something or other - go look. It appears Neat has decided not to give the King away any more for so cheap - (weeping, wailing, and nashing of teeth) . If you ask me the Rode and the King Bee blew this Mouse outta the water! -
I dont want to be that guy... But at2020 sounded better for my ears :)
You’re not being “that guy”, you’re just saying you like the at2020 more. That’s great. You saved your self a LOT of money with that preference! You’re the one who will be laughing all the way to the bank,.
i dont really think the At2020 is really its competition
I have a question that has been in my mind a few days. I recently just bought an ATR 2100x and use the XLR input rather than usb-c. Anyways, I was wondering if it would be beneficial to use 192 hz sample rate or 48hz or what hz would be best? I have a focusrite solo 3rd gen audio interface that is capable 192hz and the mic is capable of 192hz as well.
I use this mic to just stream on Twitch btw. I don’t sing or anything like that if that adds anything to the question.
@@Lerberuz 192khz is great for stuff music production/sound engineering. Or big boy sound systems.
48khz is perfect for audio in videos/movies. For your instance, live streaming.
Majority of your viewers and most people today, usually don't have headphones or monitors to output past 40khz. So they will never hear a mere difference between 48khz and 192khz.
I hope this helps. :P
@@syndragon678 I appreciate the response. I guess I'll turn it to 48khz since 192khz isn't really needed.
I just noticed that Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails uses this in his home studio. Both With Teeth and the How to Destroy Angels albums were recorded on this mic and I find that very odd as Trent Reznor is a richie rich guy and could buy any microphone including the Blue Kiwi or the Blue Bottle. I wonder what it is about this one that he likes.
Have you done a review of the KSM44a? Could not find one on your channel or YT. Also, when watching Shroud's streams I can't hear his keyboard clacks or mouse clicks, what do you think is helping with this in your professional opinion? Given that this is a condenser mic.
I wanna see your mic collection
Rode nt was amazing 😍😍🔥
I was always wondering which mic Rhett and Link used and it sounds really nice.
Also, yay, mah boi, the KSM44a! Thanks, Bandrew, very epic. Hope to see a video on that one (for click bait, it's the Markiplier microphone)
Im looking for a USB microphone for audiobook narration. I don't want to go too expensive because I'm just starting out and I really don't want to invest a large amount of money into something i'm not even sure I'm going to be good at. Any suggestions?
Guten Tag, It would be very interesant if you review an Audio Interface from MOUKEY, it apears to be a good candidate for your channel.
What do you think in comparison to the Blue Mouse and Neumann KMS105. Out of the two which one for spoken word would sound better or pro's and cons
Bro Which One Is Better Samson Co1u Pro Or AT2020 USB
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Hey,there!!!!! You are the best! Thanks fpr this and all your reviews! I 'd like to know your opinion about which microphone is better for voiceover Bluebird,Austrian OC18,AKG214 or Stellar X2? Thanks
One of your best review videos! Loved the Mic on the acoustic; hard to beat at any price!
I feel like these high tier microphones are not worth it. None of them is. That is, for spoken word. You pay a hilarious premium for way too little effect for everyday people to even notice it, once you got to a microphone around 200 dollars to upgrade from.
Yeah I think the real diminishing returns for dynamics occurs around $100-$200 (SM57, sE V7, or m201TG for a little more). And condensers around $300-$500 (NT1, sE4400a, etc.)
Blue mouse sounds over natural. The expensive ones sound brighter and unnatural
yeah I have to agree. It has a nice tenor round sound that has a full tone where as the others (apart from the Audio Technica which sounded very tinny) which seems to pick up deeper, baritone sounds. To my ear, the Shure KSM44a has the most similar sound to the Blue Mouse.
this sounds amazing ... but I don't even get that much money per 2 months ...
Rode NT-1 sounds just as good as the rest (I don't like the Neumann though... it definitely doesn't sound as a bag of money)
@Podcastage I just found your channel today and have watched quite some videos in the last 8 hours or so
I love the sound of the Neat King Bee.
I suggest taking a look at Advanced Audio Microphones. The owner of the boutique maker, Dave, is one of the most knowledgeable and interesting people to speak with and really cares about the mics they make.
the shroud microphone.. about time! :)
edit: the 2020 sounded just as good as all of them.. get that for the price 100%!
My dream microphone. Even before I knew shroud had it. I think it was originally for a kick drum
HAHAHA $1250 oh that is a good one Bandrew, best joke I have heard all day! Wait......you're serious? Well....ummmm....dang Blue finally makes a XLR mic and it is priced way too high. Nice mic but dang that price is just too much......but oddly enough I do want one LOL.
I think this one has existed longer than their USB offerings.
In Australia, this mic is $2599! That's a lot of squids!
I have random question about recordings with tube mics what’s the difference of plugging your mic power supply into a Furman ss -6b outlet power strip compared to Furman power conditioner
The TLM 103 has a clean buttery natural sound that none of the others come close to. My second choice is that ugly King Bee microphone...not bad for a cheap microphone.
Looks great. I wish they would make the Yeti Pro in the US. Would be happy to pay another $50 for higher quality, especially if it's made here.
Thank you for this comparative test. Is it possible to specify (if possible) the manufacturing place of the tested product each time ? All this mics are fine. For the voice, I appreciate the slightly blurred roundness of this Blue Mouse. On the other hand, it's the first time I've liked the TLM 103 so much! Usually I find it too bright. It's good to hear it at the end. I appreciate the level of detail of these two models...
Really Nice contender to Nuemann for voice/podcast. I preferd it to the tlm103 on your spoken voice, sounds smoother
I’m interested in the Blue Mouse, Shure KSM32, JZ V11 and Blue Baby Bottle mics. What are your thoughts on how these 4 mics compare?
Vastly different price points aren't they?
Baby Bottle SL = $320
Shure KSM32 = $650
JZ Vintage 11 = $900
Blue Mouse = $1,250
@@Podcastage Yes true. However from what I can tell, they all have a similar voicing with a smooth top end. I’m not a fan of overly bright mics as they can sound harsh and emphasise sibilance. If you were to pick one of these four mics primarily for vocals, what would you choose?
They all sound good. I'll say Neumann first, the Mouse second, and NT1 third. Again, they all sound good but if I'm solution hairs, then this.
Bandrew, do you resell your mics once you've reviewed them? I'm interested in a used Mouse (and don't mind some dents in the box)
I wish I did, but I don't. I keep them all so that I can reference them in future comparisons to hopefully make the videos more informative and helpful.
@@Podcastage Understood, but if you decide to sell your Mouse or TF-11 let me know. ;)