Shure SM7B vs Rode NT | Which is Best for Podcasting?
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- Analyzing the Shure SM7B vs the Rode NT for podcasting...
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This is a great video. I really wanted to buy the Rode because of cost overall but when you switched from the Shure to the Rode I immediately knew I had to get the Shure. The Rode sounds so tinny and hissey compared the the full Shure sound. Thanks for making this and subscribed. Sláinte
I loved the video, it is exactly what I was looking for. Keep up the great work!
I think the Rode sounds great, but not as great as the Shure. However; the Rode is much more convenient, and for this reason alone, I would go with the Rode.
One of the best reviews ever, thx!
Thank you for the detailed comparison appreciate it.
No problem 👍
I've used the Rode NT USB for online tutoring for 2 years now. Every day. And have also live streamed at maths teaching conferences. Very easy to set up as it is USB as long as you mic it up close on a boom mic stand and not on a table. For live stream singing and studio recording I use the Shure SM7B. The Shure needs a USB audio interface as well + extra boost through a cloudlifter. Which is extra hardware to invest in and know about. Overall for teaching purposes, the Rode USB is a no brainer, just plug and play into computer.
Atul Rana Online Tutor That’s awesome. Pretty similar to my experience. Great product.
I think Rode NT sounds a lot more better than SM7B, thanks or sharing!
something wrong with your ears mate....
@@cjs333 Some people think that "brighter" means "better"; in that case, then every condenser microphone is better than every dynamic microphone, and it's wrong at all.
@@Aledan98 I own both mics. SM7B In my opinion sounds 100x better. The RODE is still good tho
I agree with you Irfan!
The Shure sounded s little muffled/flat and to bass heavy. The nt-1 is much more detailed, versatile and clear.
I've been trying to decide between the two.
I appreciate your comparison.
The biggest issue I would say is acoustics.
@@HeyCMH With the Rode, I find it picking up sounds like a car driving by and things of that nature. Is it true that these sounds are not picked up by the Shure as much?
That has been my experience, yes....Probably the biggest immediate benefit of the SM7B. Although, getting the SM7B how I wanted it to sound was a challenge and took ample time. The RODE was great, straight out of the box.
The Rode sounds much clearer and detailed than the Shure for sure.
I have the Rode and love it. Easy plug and record
Emad Sam عماد سام That was my experience as well! Glad you enjoy it.
Really good vid man
Thank you!
Thanks for this video. Something in your signal chain with the SM7B is causing a bad buzzing sound that completely disappeared when you switched to the Rode. I'm guessing you've already noticed that yourself - but it probably didn't do the comparison total justice.
I'm about to start teaching online, but I'll also start making podcas, should I buy the shure?
although the sound of the Rode made me fall in love..!!
jenjibre7 Can’t you wrong, either way. I would just consider the pros and cons I listed in the video. Good luck 👍🏻
Thx u Chris I love it. keep go in u have a talent and excellent presentation of material.
By the way, I also rush between these two microphones.
I consider shure sm7b in combination with universal audio volt 276
but it is not mobile and I will need to move in future and in this regard rode nt-usb wins.
If we take into account the fact that shure sm7b does not write the room mainly, but
it’s opponent is against it, rode nt-usb writes every sound and with it, I think there will be more
trouble for post processing.
So which one should I choose?
So my room isn’t acoustically good, as well as loud noises outside my room. I have the scarlet 4i4 and the AT2020 and I find it picking up so many noises. Would my current setup along with the sm7b & cloud lifter block out some of those noises?
In my experience, that has been the single biggest upgrade with the SM7B...blocking out room noise and even outside noise like traffic, lawn service, dogs barking, etc.
@@HeyCMH thank you so much Chris, I appreciate you getting back with me.
Would you recommend the zoom H6 over Scarlett 4i4?
@@tyusjacob5069 Haven't used the latter but very pleased with the Zoom products. I just wish they would update their interface from 1985. ha!
@@HeyCMH appreciate you boss!
Great video! I've been using the NT for years and I might want to upgrade for a podcast. The Shure sounds amazing, but the cost is a lot before I'm making money from the podcast😅. I'll start with my current equipment and upgrade down the line
Might be a stupid question. If I get a sm7b and the GoXLR would I need a cloudlifter? I have another question. Do I have to get another thing apart from the sm7b and the GoXLR for my microphone to work properly?
XxSlightxX the cloudlifter is totally optional but makes a profound difference. As far as XLR + mic, you just need something to record into unless you buy an XLR to USB converter and go direct into your computer. I have the Rodecaster Pro, gives you a lot of settings options.
@@HeyCMH Thank you
@@lorainerivera7469 You don't need a cloudlifter with the goxlr the preamps in the goxlr are more than enough to push the mic to a great level and it sounds amazing
you can use the usb -c option with the podcaster pro
You can plug the RODE NTUSB intot he mixer. You just come out of the monitor socket. You need to plug the USB into a power source, so use a block charger or a computer to power it up. But it can be used without XLR
Men! You save me 300€, because my Rode doesn't sound good, but I discovered in your video that I have the Roda NT on the wrong side...... Thanks!!
The link which tells it's going to take to rod mic, opens a shure mic. Pls check it.
Hi! The link is now fixed. Thank you!
Nice video! One thing I’d like to point out is that you are wrong with the fact that xlr is superior to usb in terms of signal transportation. They transfer completely different kind of signals and it is not what affects the xlr vs usb mic sound difference at all. XLR is used to transfer analog audio only to your audio interface which will do the Analog-to-digital conversion. USB isn’t used to transfer your analog audio at all. USB mic has a built in analog-to-digital converter and the sound difference simply comes from the difference between your external standalone xlr audio interface and the tiny one built into the usb mic. The usb cable only transfers the pre-converted digital info and it does it perfectly fine so you can’t say that xlr is superior to usb.
Thank you very much. Very detailed and nice explained. So is it right to guess that the NTUSB is maybe even better balanced out, than analog mics with external interface? Due to everything is built in and not put together. Also signal transfer could be faster and easier with USB mics?
Any thoughts on the NT-2A
Haven't used it yet! Please let me know if you do, I'd love to hear about it.
hard comparison since Rode NT-USB isn't XLR, it's still an amazing mic though for doing basic USB podcasting directly into Audition or Garageband, the real bonus, it's great on the iPad with the USB adapter it works really well.
Solid points!
@@HeyCMH great video as well- it was helpful and very well done -
Thanks, bud
you can get buy very well with just a sm7b+goxlr mini , with the goxlr mini $249 you don't need a cloud lifter at all. So sub $700
I also own the Rode and while it's easy to use the SM7B is nicer sounding. I find the Rode sounds too thin.
Yea, I TOTALLY agree...
Exactly.
You have very silent static noises in your recording with the shure sm7b. sounds strange.
comparision between dynamic & condenser mic.....is like a comparision between bike and elecric bike
But not everyone is at the point where they have the budget for an electric bike 😉
Having used a Rode NT-USB for years, and loved it, I think it's time for an upgrade.
There will be things you miss about it, but overall a definite improvement.
Did the rode pick up too much noise? Or can you get it right with the correct settings?
@@basick7364 The Rode had great background noise rejection, the best I've heard from a USB mic.
The reason I want to switch is due to the vocal qualities of the SM7B, it's a lot more forgiving of harsher vocals due to its bassier characteristics.
@@johnbeaker8721 Man its really confusing. I joined a discord group now, and not are they only saying that dynamis do NOT pick up less background noise then condensers, but also that usb mics are bad and you cant change much.
I just want a properly working mic for the money, but wont buy one for 200 or 300 because its just for the use of gaming (discord/teamspeak)..
Idk anymore what i should do.
Now someone bought me the hyperx quadcast, but i dont know if i should keep it, get the rode nt usb instead or whatever..
@@basick7364 They're wrong about the dynamic mics. Dynamic mics are much better at noise supression.
Personally I'd stick with the Quadcast, it's a very good mic for the money.
thx!
This video was AMAZING. I own a Blue Yeti and I m finding out how much I have to do to get it to sound good from using the lowest gain setting to maybe going into a closet to also doing some Audio enhancements
I think for me the NT is perfect because with little setup and editing you can get a great sounds it seems like. For an XLR mic, it’s not only the PRICE of having more hardware needed but also LEARNING how to use that sound board as well as how a filter works
What I have learned is you need to do research on HOW MUCH WORK a mic takes to sound good before you buy it and how many things like hardware or software like audition you need to learn to get great sound
I bought the Yeti for voiceovers and found it it was better for live recordings and for gamers etc
I would recommend to everyone start with the NT and as you grow and learn more you go more expensive and complicated!
I m about to do a video on this topic soon
Solid, buddy...
Sounds like a plan.
Keep me posted!
@@HeyCMH 🙏🏼
Which one for a small room with a lot of noise around ? fridge, neighbour...
Aniss scott This is where I had big problems with the Rode and saw a significant upgrade with the Shure. Check out the MV7 as well. It’s Shure’s new mic that’s a baby version of the SM7B and doesn’t require all the additional hardware.
@@HeyCMH Yeah that was the plan.. I'll go for the MV7. Thanks from Paris ;)
Aniss scott Nice, buddy! Let me know how it goes...
@@HeyCMH I will, thanks for the value
People on a budget should look at the Behringer xm8500.
The SM7b obviously blows it out fo the water. I've been using mine extensively for my podcast but I honestly am not happy with it. It clips way too much and it provides no freedom for live processing. I do not suggest using voicemeeter as it is pure trash. I use mine raw but I am going to sell it soon. I just purchased a Presonus Dynamic USB MIC for cheaper than I bought the Rhode. I'm really excited about the mic because the reviews for it are awesome.They compared it to the SM7b and they sound similar in my opinion.
Hello from Ukraine :). THanks for this video.Can you recommend me, what is better for vocal, Rodan NT USB + or beyerdynamic fox ??? Thanks
why didn't he put the NT on the boom arm?
I want to give people the out of the box vs elaborate setup comparison.
@@HeyCMH got it. Great video nonetheless!
@@iAdden Thanks, bud
rode is the way forward badman mics!
Rode nt sound more crisp and clear ngl
You are wearing specs by Focal
Good guess...but Zenni
@@HeyCMH right😅
Your shure sounds really bad (not trying to be disrespectful). maybe its the filter settings or EQ? the NT sounds SOOOO much better in this video.
this is not fair comparision
great videoo!!!!!!
Thanks, buddy!
The Rode sounded so horrible compared to the Shure SM7B wow you can really hear the difference. The Rode NT-USB picks up to much base. I think my voice sound bad when I was using mine but the base sound I hear on mine I hear in your too and it makes our voices sound really deep and bad with base popping.
It's so funny because some people say the opposite. I guess it's just a total preference thing
Shure looks better, Rode sounds better
This video is painful
watch a different one 👋