BEST MICROPHONE FOR VOCALS - $100
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1. AKG P120 geni.us/gPp1lv
2. MXL 770 geni.us/viST
3. Audio Technica AT2020 geni.us/jzVs
4. Samson C01 geni.us/SWOXd
5. Neat King Bee (Discontinued)
6. Scarlett Studio Bundle geni.us/q6YDkh
7. AKG P220 - Upgrade geni.us/y54na3i
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In this video I compare the top budget studio microphones. These budget studio microphones range in price from $80 to $130 and are the best studio microphones available at this price. These are the most popular studio microphones and are all excellent choices for home studios. These microphones are great for vocalists, podcasts, and acoustic guitars. If you’re a podcaster, singer, guitarist, these are the best cheap microphones. In this video I review the AKG P120, MXL 770, Neat King Bee, Audio Technica AT2020, Samson C01, Scarlett Solo Studio Bundle, and the AKG P220. You will find sample recordings at the end of the video.
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Spoken word poem by Dharti (my wife)
Spoken word poem by Pablo Neruda
Song is "Just Like Heaven" by The Cure
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Mic 2 -- 1:54
Mic 3 -- 2:01
Mic 4 -- 2:08
Mic 5 -- 2:16
In case you want to jump back and forth like I did ;)
You're the reason so many people are getting into making music and recording with quality, low-cost equipment. Never stop making videos! I can't tell you how much I appreciate it.
Thanks so much. My channel's mission is to help anyone get into music. I'm glad that's coming through.
Definitely, i'm creating music for games and he's helping me realize my goals. Keep it up Sanjay!
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I was a little overwhelmed picking a mic but this helped a lot. I liked the MXL 770 but could not get ahold of it due to backorders everywhere shipping to my area.. ended up with the AKG P120 as a second choice and am quite happy with it. Thanks for the concise comparison! I like your videos
Hi, I just wanted to thank you, because I watch all your videos because you give me a lot of tips. Thanks for this and I just want to say that you have to continue with what you are doing and that you are really great! Thanks for everything. And BTW I am from belgium so people from al over the world are watching and are making music better because of you. Thanks a lot again.
Such a nice comment. Thank you for your kind words. I'm so happy to hear that I can help you in your music journey. I'm blessed. 🙏
I love the MXL 770. That mic is just beautiful sounding. I have the gold version. I remember purchasing this many years ago and it came with a secondary microphone for recording guitars. It’s a classic mic.
I've just found your channel the past few weeks (looking to start recording loose ideas/covers/podcasts) and your vids have been SO helpful!!! I really appreciate the balance you bring to your reviews; showcasing each item in appropriate length, giving your honest opinion, and pointing out the good things you see in all of the products you see! Thanks for your help, and I'll be sure to point people I know towards you. Looking forward to watching vids for a long time :)
Trevor...wow thanks so much for the compliments and also referring people to me. That helps me a lot and you made my day!
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lol I was looking for a video from you about the best microphone a week ago and right on time here it is, thank you !!
I've got your back, Christian!
Bravo Sanjay! Love those vocals man. Really awesome voice. No answers needed. I got everything I needed from the video! Kudos
🙏🏼 you are too kind.
The versatility along with the critical breakdown of equipments in this mans video is second to none. Keep at it, you deserve a million subs
I really appreciate that
Thank you for always giving us the content that literally everyone wants to know about ! So informative and it helps all of us choose our next gear. I am also
thoroughly convinced that you win every argument with your lady, due to your soothing voice and well spoken verbiage 😂
😂 LOL! Yes! He definitely has a soothing voice! Well, we bareeeeely argue like maybe 1-2 a year and it’s not even about us, BUT, if there is a discussion- he definitely is a great listener! 😆
Hello there. I have been watching your videos for the past few months now. I just wanted to let you know that you have been a great influence in my music equipment preferences. I had my family pick me up your two favorite mics in this shoot out for my studio. I had the same responses you did after listening to the samples. Thanks so much.
That's so nice to hear. I'm so happy I could help you out
I’ve just started watching your videos, they are so helpful. Well put together, organized and easy to understand.
Glad you like them! Thanks so much
Love your vids man sooo niceee love from the netherlands
Thanks tobba! LOVE TO THE NETHERLANDS!
I'm digging into microphone reviews this summer, like many people, I'm sure. Thanks for the detailed video. I just wanted to say that you have a beautiful voice, Sanjay!
This video was SO helpful. Thank you for putting in all those examples of the different mics. Not enough people do that. Thank you!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Oh shoot! I'm late! But it's okay....
Thanks man! I've been wairing for this video for ages! Your reviews are the most honest and also coolest ones! Thanks soooooo much!
Thanks, Jovi. I'm glad you like them. :-D
Fantastic video, so full of information, I am a 67 year old retired man in the UK, and love music , guitar, keyboards , drums, I have dabbled in them all, equally as bad on all 3 lol, I have just bought a zoom H2n Microphone, not used it yet, came with Cubase LE which is so full on, wasnt sure if I needed anything else such as audio interface etc ,to be able to record myself on guitar and singing, just for me , watched 2 of your videos and really impressed by your knowledge, thanks so much for posting , from Garry in the Uk
Hi Garry. I'm so happy you found my videos useful. Looks like the Zoom H2N records onto the SD card. So you can plug that card into your computer and drag the recorded files onto Cubase.
Man, I've listed now to various videos and your production is amazing, you're a pro man, well done
Wow, thanks!
This video was incredible, really appreciate how you make your videos and how you explain everything, it's the best I've seen 😆 I have the at2020 and loved what you had to say about it and all the other mics 🔥
Wow, thank you!
Thanks so much i am looking into a mic and interface. first time self recorder. this helps greatly. your wife and you are blessed to bless others with these wonderful informative videos. your music and super nice vocals add that icing! happy new subbie!
Thank you so much for that
The key point of this video was "Buy what you can afford." I review so many mics for my budget at this point and come back Sanjay again. He says what it should have been said. Thanks again Sanjay.
Coincidentally I was looking for cheap microphone, this video is much appreciated thanks.
Glad I could help!
I can't stop watching your videos! They are awesome! And I love that you recommend your own videos inside another. Full information here. Keep it up!
Thank you so much
What a thoughtful and tasteful mic comparison! The best I’ve seen... so keep up the good work!
Wow, thanks!
King Bee sounded best to my ear on initial listening, and the Samson actually sounded pretty good on vocals. I’m suspecting my listening setup (Klipch + Denon AV in multichannel stereo mode) maybe adds some harshness and essing since my listening experience seemed to deviate quite a bit from the description of the mics you gave.
Me listening to the blind test not feeling a slight change : 👁👄👁
Don't worry...many people don't hear the difference. Which means...you can get the cheapest mic! :-D
What were you listening it on?
@@freestyleash7409 probs a potatoe
Right 😂
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I love your Reviews, it really helps me to choose the things for my studio wisely. Love from India
thank you for your straight forward reviews. they are always presented well with alot of backing knowledge
I really like your version of this cure classic, very vulnerable vocals...Kudos!
Another great one, it's amazing that you can now get such a great mic at such a modest price
Thanks so much, Howard. They're one of my favorite bands of all time. I hesitate doing covers from my favorite artists, because I always feel I won't do them justice. So thanks for your kind words.
Thank you, yeah man you pulled it off.
you're the most wholesome music guy
I`ve been waiting for this video for so long!! Thank u it was very helpful.
Thanks for being so patient, Ivan. Which mic do you like best?
Hey Sanjay thanks for vid man was about to buy a mic and got the notification for this vid bought the AKGP120 mic and I love the vocals with this love from India
Glad to hear it!
Love that track! Awesome work very catchy and melodic.
Thanks, Kalu! I appreciate the support!
@@SanjayC it's my favorite song from The Cure except for a forest, well done!
I must say you are doing a great job here and I really appreciate that
Thank you so much for your detailed review! You just helped me make up my mind, thank you so much! I am going to get the MXL770 for my daughter. I love your voice and your song! I will definitely buy it?
I love this guy for no reason...keep the great work going!!! I am making a home studio....thanks for all your guidance Sir❤
You're very welcome, Partha. Thanks for the support!
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bro you are just great,you know. I find everything that i want to know from you channel. thank you for your every video. good luck
So nice of you! I really appreciate that!
Thank you so much for your expertise and sharing it with the world! Really appreciate it! and I like what you're doing with the Cure song. :) For this and the audio interface and the midi controller, I think I'm getting my studio all set up! Yay!
Bro you're singing is so good! Thank you for all the helpful videos, getting into all of this audio stuff has been extremely confusing but you're videos have been a huge help. I'm mostly going to be getting gear for live streaming games but you have definitely helped in making some choices on what to get.
I love my at2020, I recognized it right away, but I think to add mxl to my collection, love your videos from the Russia, thx!
Nice choice. I love the MXL too. Love to Russia!
The King Bee hand a lower noise floor than the at2020
Love your channel!! Thank you so much for your advice!
Thank you, Sanjay! I’m so glad I found your channel and this video helped me choose the right mic for my home recording projects. You’re the man! Much appreciated!
Glad I could help!
What mic did you get?
@@christopherreid1086 The MXL 770. Not bad for the price.
This was so informative and well put together. Thank you very much for your effort. I am subscribing and hitting like :)
Thanks so much !
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I picked AT2020 on the blind test without a second guess. All the others sounded thin on comparison (the P120 is quite decent though). And this made me super happy, because I just ordered the superior AT2035.
Is AT good for lower vocals?
Providing a real world musical example changes everything. The best voice for voiceover is a totally different question than the best mic for singing, and the best mic for one voice isn’t the best for a different voice, VERY helpful. Plus your singing is beautiful. Great song choice! Well done!
I was waiting for this one! Thx SC!! what a great channel you ve created!!
Awesome! Which one did you like best?
@@SanjayC Hard to say, I find there is less presence in your voice with the MXL, I wish could test them all, great vid my friend!!!
I bought an MXL cardioid condenser mic in 2014 and even after my boom stand falling over and denting the screen enclosure, it still works great. Also, I have the m audio air 196-4 interface, and it is amazing!
Oh nice. Do you have the 770 or 990 MXL?
Oh boy! Been waiting for this!
Finally here, Prasanna! Thanks for the patience. What do you think of the mics? How do you like the King Bee?
@@SanjayC All of them sound pretty good! The AT2020 and the P120 are my 2 favourites!
The king bee tho... The design is really really cool! I loved the sound of it as well!
Wow, you like the AT2020, huh? The silence on AT2020 was the best part. Good quality for sure
@@SanjayC Yeah! Especially for a 2004 mic! Still holding up well!
Thank you so much for including the samson and focusrite I really wanted to know about those specifically ❤
No problem!!
never disappointed on this channel! oh and i like the way set the mics to record i guess it helped you to save time.
Thank you Moise archipe!
Awesome and Informative video dude. Thank you so much
Glad you liked it!
Hi Sanjay I just got the akg p120..... perfect microphone i like it for both guitar and vocals thanks for your advice!!!I wish you a happy new year by the way!!! Greetings from Greece!!!
Happy new year! And love to Greece!
thanks man, all your videos like this have helped me build my home studio.
Great to hear! You're very welcome
Exceptionally well-done comparison! I liked the way you laid it all out featuring one mic immediately after the other and demoing singing, spoken word and acoustic guitar. The AKG P120 would be my first choice. Although the Samson C01 was thinner sounding it did have as much clarity as any of the others. I like that it didn't lean towards the lows and mid-lows the other microphones did and it sounded really natural to me. Simply adding a touch of low EQ to the C01would make it sound about as good as the others, considering it was the least expensive of all.
Amazing video, please make more blind tests like this! I've always appreciated Behringer's price to performance ratio so I'd be interested to hear what the Behringer B-1 would sound like in this lineup but the MXL IMMEDIATELY stood out as my favorite. I might have to switch!
These blind tests are a lot of fun. I'll definitely do more of them soon. Totally agree on the MXL
I guess I was late. Me and my friend were discussing about you and how you were the first youtuber to reply to his comment.
BTW, Moog SIRIN looking good on ur desk.
Haha! I'm always here to help out. Love chatting with you all!
@@SanjayC And also, ADSR Sample Manager is recognizing ur song as C Major.
Oh interesting :-D
A truly great mic review Sanjay. I’m truly impressed by your descriptive and thorough presentation. I was really enjoying listening and wanted you to go on and on more.
Subscribed to your channel mate and I think I’ve found a good mic to buy.
I already have and love AKG headphones, and that presentation box has done it for me.
The MXL looks and sounds so nice too. Definitely will consider them too.
Nice one.
Your comparison videos are the best. Just cleared all the doubts about the mics.
Thank you AV Musical Arts! I really appreciate that. Which one are you going to choose?
@@SanjayC I am gonna choose AKG. bcos i like it's sound and also it's design
I really liked the AKG p120 and the Samson C01! Definitively I'm going for that mics soon. Thanks for including vocal and guitar samples too, it really helps with the decision.
By the way, I think that Dharti's poem is better than the one from Neruda, and I say it as a Chilean who is from the same city than Neruda.
Thanks again for everything Sanjay!
Yes, I love that poem from her. So much movement and visual imagery. Neruda is one of my fav poets. I can't believe you live in the same city!! So cool!
@@SanjayC The world is so small! Amazing! I hope no bothering you, but talking about Neruda, have you ever heard about the chilean band "Los Jaivas"? They are a progressive rock band and they have songs which are made of Neruda's poems. If you have time please watch this video of one of their live performances. ( th-cam.com/video/JCcVV9ZlI14/w-d-xo.html ) The song on 32:36 is from "The Highs of Machu Picchu".
I'm happy to share something about chilean culture! =D
I had requested this on instagram.... Thanks Sir for doing this... I was about to begin music production and was confused about microphones out there...🙂🙂🙂🙂🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
Yes, I knew you needed this, my friend. Glad I could help you! Which one are you going to choose?
Firstly I had thought of the Samson one becaise of the low price and good quality but Now I would go either with the AkG or the Audio Technica one they really sounded good to me.
Thank you for your videos, they are very helpful and I just love the song you picked for this test.... Brought back memories and you sing it very nicely...
You are too kind. Thank you so much
Very informative, straight to the point. Subbed. 👍
The MXL recording blends really well in the full mix. The AKG recording needs more work on the sibilants and some more balance to blend with the music a little better.
Absolutely agree with you. You'll see I didn't EQ any of them too much, but with EQ I think all of them can be improved. Thanks!
@@SanjayC i think the AKG could have used a bit of a sibilance filtering to blend in better. but let me tell you, it sounded the most natural of the whole bunch. the AT sounds way overboosted in the highs (pretty much like the behringer b1), the neat sounds surprisingly flat and lifeless, the mxl sounds HORRIBLE to my ears (it's artificiality kills the deal for me... it feels as if it's boosted both low and high), the samson just sounds boxy and flat. the akg however, my god, what clarity. just listen to the acoustic guitar recordings. the body of the guitar really comes through well, while the resonance of the strings sparkle really nice without sounding artificial at all. i think i will order one now.
Dear Sanjay, thank you so much for continuing and providing quality content that greatly benefits this community. I am utterly grateful.
Thank you for that comment. I really appreciate you understanding my effort. Much love
Thank you, Sanjay, as always! And your voice is really really nice! Will listen more of your music soon!
Thank you Angelo Music!
Thank you for this - settled on the Samson
Sanjay, you and Dharti are such lovely and amazing people. I'm glad you're able to do life together. My favorite couple out there hands down! Thank you for all the incredible work and reviews and news you do for this community! #MTMYL
You just made my day. I'll share you comment with my wife. Thanks so much, Joseph. #MTMYL
@@SanjayC wishing you two a great week Brother!
Your voice is so inviting and warming. Thanks for all you do Sanjay #NotificationSquad
Notification Squad member!! Thanks so much K D
I’m so impressed by how quickly you churned out this video. God bless you for your work bro. Many of us have some understanding and can make informed decisions thanks to you. Quick request. A dynamic mike comparison. Any good alternatives to the SM58
Thank you, Caleb! I'll have to do a good dynamic mic comparison too. In the future for sure!
Great comparison, thank You!
Thanks for watching!
I can't believe I've never heard of the MXL until today, it sounds so good!
Right!? I was so surprised too
I've a mxl ribbon one and I really understimated it, its pretty neat
I have an MXL V67G Solid State Mic and it’s amazing! The mic is sub $100 USD I got the full package with the flight case and shock mount for $180 but it’s more than worth it!
I got this mic because of the positive reviews on Amazon. It's the truth.
MXL V69 sound even better.
Sanjay promises, Sanjay delivers! Loved the review, I was so impressed with the MXL 770, I thought the best one was going to be the king bee, guess I was wrong. If it's not too much, would love to know your story, like how you started, what was/is your goal in music? Greetings to you and Dharti
Hi Sara! I started my TH-cam channel after 10 years of taking a break from music. I wanted to log my new journey somehow and I thought people may like to watch it. My channel is around 2 years old now and I love making these videos and helping people start their own music journey. I began learning piano when I was 5 years old and was classically trained for 15 years. After that, I took up songwriting. I love songwriting and arranging more than anything else. I don't care for singing, but I do so only because I need vocals on my songs :-D. My goal is to help one person with his/her music goal. Then learn more so I can help another. And then repeat for another. So I think I've met my goal already several times. But it will never end and that's fine with me. I have a regular 9-5 job. I wish I could put all my efforts into my channel. Maybe one day that will be a reality. I have so many songs in my head and little time to record them. One of my dreams is to record cinematic music for films. Another dream is to speak publicly (live) to people about music and TH-cam. I've done this a little by talking with high school kids. I love it and could do it forever. Thanks for asking these questions to get to know me. That's a really nice thing to do. So tell me about you. What's your story and what are your goals?
@@SanjayC Thank you so much answering I really hope one day you make it
@@SanjayC Wow, it was so nice to read about your story and get to know you better. I also love cinematic music especially on solo piano 😍 I really wish you all the best and to be able to do the channel full time! You already help a lot of people, I'm sure a lot of us would be happy to hear your music!
@@saracossvargas2062 It's all too relatable Sara! I too come from a place where making a career out of a hobby is for people from the higher income section. I too am completely thankful for innovations and technologies that enable people like us to produce music for less money. I too have had song ideas in my head randomly, and I used to write it down, because I didn't have any equipment. I'm thankfully getting some gear now, and I hope to do something substantial with it. Keep doing what you do, I wish the best for you😊
Wow! Thanks for the mystery mic! I've purchased bundle just yesterday :)
Hope you like it!
I’m so happy Sanjay read my comment begging to review the Focusrite Included Mic in one of his past community posts. Thanks Sanjay, loved the vid!!!!
Happy I could include it for you! So what choice are you going to make on mic?
@Sanjay C actually I have a 2 mics. I picked up the focusrite bundle with the mic last year. And last week I got a more expensive mic the Shure SM7B and I really love the sound!
Plus I’m really happy how you are a TH-camr who cares about your viewers by keeping up on comments. Keep it up bro!!!!
By far, the best review of studio microphones on TH-cam! Thank you Sanjay C. Your never disappoint!
Thank you so much!
Ended up getting the AT2020 this week (Needed it for a voice-over ASAP, and they didn't have any AKG in stock) After this test, I do actually like the sound of the AKG a Tad more due to the better low end, but I thought it would be drastic, with a bit of EQ, it seems like I could get quite close. I was afraid there would be a large difference, But I think I do like how much quieter the AT2020 is too. Thanks for making this video, I don't regret my choice! I also noticed the AT2020 had a lot less sibilance, that made it sounds smoother for the spoken word, but it did take some detail away from the guitar that the AKG kept.
Sound like a great choice! 😊👍
I actually did want to get the Audio Technica AT2020 but I'm gonna go for the Audio Technica AT2035 for my voice over work. AT2020 still sounds great though
yes, about the sibilance. I noticed that too. AT2020 is a solid mic. You'll use it forever even if you buy other mics in the future
the blind test is great! thank you
Absolutely brilliant and comprehensive video. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
My ears immediately noticed the smoothness of the MXL. So I'm gonna go with that one. Thank you for this comparison video it was very helpful!! I just subscribed as well!
Good choice!
My favorite was the Bee the vocal was more crisp and detailed to me.
Nice!
MXL 770 ... Smooth and crispy
The tight/firm bass of the King Bee was beautiful. It was my favorite for the low end; the AKG was lovely for highs. Blending the two could be awesome.
I use budget MXL condensers (990 and 2001) myself, so I might have found it boring since I deal with that frequency response on a majority of my vocals and acoustic instruments.
I might have to pick up the Neat. Sounds like it could be a good complement to my MXLs. Which, speaking of - I believe the 2001 isn't made anymore, but you can get them used for *well* under $100. You're not going to mistake it for a U87, not on anything resembling a high-fidelity recording anyway; but in a world where you can't swing a mic cable without hitting an SM58, it's a lovely mic, if a bit sibilant at times.
It is a $380 dollar mic
@@WorldViralDailynow it’s 99$ 💀
Super thorough review!:)
Thanks so much!
Wow! Thanks for another amazing comparison! I was looking for a mic for my new setup, I'm just starting to do music production at home and this video really help me decide.
I'm kind of thinking At2020 or the MXL, I'll probably re-watch the video again but on some proper speakers rather than my £20 headphones 😂.
Really appreciate your vids man, never a disappointment. Thanks
Thank you Mystik! My vote is the MXL, but the AT is a solid mic
The high end is what cuts in the mix. The AKG and the King Bee were my favorites.
Nice!
The mic placement can also bring out differences in the them
Once again Sir, you put out another great, truly on point video. I really like your reviews and will be making a purchase from one of your affiliate links. Thank you for what you do. A true talent!
Much appreciated! It really helps my channel!
Thanks, man! I love your videos and I am starting to build a mini home studio for my own projects. I already bought the Beyerdynamic DT 770 and M-Audio interface. I need the mic now jeje Greetings from Mexico, amigo!
That is awesome!
Awesome vocal dude
Love from India
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Thank you jk beatzZ!
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MXL 770 sounds smooth, AKG P120 sounds crisp.. they're both good to me
This was so helpful! Thank you for this video.
You're so welcome!
The MXL 770 sounded the best to me. Thank you for doing the comparison.
You're welcome! 🙏
Its incredible how awesome the sound of AKG Mics are, especially considering that they are relativly cheap.
I, myself Have the AKG P220 and was shocked at how great the sound was. It immediatly gives off a Studio-style Quality and i highly recommend it.
Yes, its a great time to be a musician! Good quality is relatively cheap
The P120 was the clear star for me. I use the SM58 in my DJ rig, and it fills in fine for live singing when needed. A splash of effects from my A&H PX5 helps. My “studio” mic is the budget series PGA27 from Shure. Guitars sound great with it, but it hasn’t helped me dial in vocals yet. Obviously, many factors are involved; especially when my “live” performance voice through even the simplest PA sounds better to me and others than my “studio” voice. (Frustrated in Florida)
Hey Greg. The P120 was so surprisingly good to me. Honestly if you're going to get another mic, you should get the P220. It will probably be different enough from the rest of your collection.
Sanjay C Thanks Sanjay, I have several other Shure PGAs that shine for other functions, too. I suppose it’s time to invest in something else since I feel that I’ve exhausted presets and channel strip options. It may just be me. I haven’t captured the same vibe in a recording that I have singing live.
Thanks for the review... My ears are sold on the mxl 770. Super clean... Sounds really great.
Keep making the videos we love... Lol
MTMYL! Thanks JM _XC!
same for me
love your video review bro.. give lots of insight and saving therapy.. Say hi from Cambodia
You're very welcome. Love to Cambodia!!
Part of the notification squad. Watching even though I got the FIFINE Mic. Thanks, Sanjay for the weekly videos. Motivating myself to do the same.
Hi Seonn! Thanks for watching. One of these could be your next mic when you're ready to upgrade. How's the Fifine treating you?
@@SanjayC Pretty good, actually. It's small, compact and comes with a stand which allows me to use it anywhere. I'm most likely getting the Samson Mic if I do need one connected to my interface.
Something that came to mind...check out Brusfri by Klevgrand. It's an AMAZING app and has saved me a lot of work in cleaning audio. Just like Gulfuss is your secret weapon, Brusfri is mine and it's on Mac OS and iOS as well.
Oh nice!!! I have to check it out
@@SanjayC Actually...just watched the full video. Yeah, I'm getting the $149 one eventually. Since I already have the FIFINE mic, I'd want my next one to be a bit more premium. Plus it comes with a full case.
Yes, and the shockmount - a really nice quality shockmount.
The MXL was the one that sounded best to me. I’d be interested in a comparison with the Rode NT1A as it’s a pretty popular bundle with it’s shock mount, pop filter and XLR cable.
Yeah, I wished I could've included it, but it was out of the price range. I've used it before and I like it, but I think I favor the AKG P220 from this video a bit.
YOU dont want thee nt1a you want the nt1/
@@SanjayC akg p420 vs rode nt1a?
Without a doubt I’ve just ordered the MXL 770. I can't wait to get to work on it
Another super comparison 👏 thanks again 👍
My pleasure!
Great video of comparison Condensor mics ...Thanks Sir .
For Vocals
MXL -770 Or AKG P220
Sir Pls suggest ..
I prefer the AKG
@@SanjayC ok
MXL sounds a little over boosted in the very low midds which I do not think is possible to be tamed with an eq...for me the best result is coming from the AKG!!! :)
@@dimodimov7548 the p220 sounds great but is the p420 better?
Can't go wrong with an AKG.. for me, that one was the best in this video. And for that price I'd just try it. Worst case - resell it on reverb for 30 bucks less.