Thanks for sharing your thoughts on it Henry. I agree AA is doing some pretty great stuff. They still haven't broken my brain like they did with the OC818 with how fantastic that one sounds, but they continue to deliver.
Definitely the best music demonstration I've seen you do on this channel. It was definitely worth it, this mic performs wayyyy better than expected! Keep it up, Bandrew!
I'm an AA fan [see what I did there?], and I think it's great that they've brought something of their own to this price point. So many others show up with JACM™--just another cheap microphone. Here we're offered a real value proposition, and one that has useable sound with unique options. Great review, Bandrew, and it's great to see you recognized by a quality shop like Austrian Audio as a voice that they hope to hear from. 👏
Showed up for an AA USB test, resulted in being blown away by the music tests…because it doesn’t matter so much the gear when performance is amazing! I already knew this after 13 years in music production, but man this was good. This microphone does a lot more than it seems by appearance, but then again, it’s Austrian Audio.
I’m very impressed with Austrian Audio as a company. Their use of a nice fat cardioid pattern is a wise choice for the application. It is also a bit unusual. They seem to be aiming for a similar response curve - in their case mildly bright - across the model list. Again, a very wise plan (think AKG) to assure loyal users of familiar ground. The new MiCreator is a tad weak in the voice-critical upper bass, but only in comparison with the grownups. Very impressed. Now, about your music. Once I hear whatever is in your fertile mind today, whatever you’re reviewing means squat to me. Today’s piece was simply spectacular! I bow to you.
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts on this one Peter. It's cool seeing how they develop their lineup of gear. We don't see a brand new company do this often, but we get to see it with AA and Lewitt. Cool stuff to witness. Also thank you so much for the kind words.
I’m a singer-songwriter looking for some portable gear that is good for traveling and easy to set up for capturing new ideas. MiCreator seems to fit my needs well. Thanks for your review! It really helps me understand the product!
It's very good and its noise reduction is amazing. I was impressed at how well it did in the untreated room. I wonder why AA chose to manufacture this one in China where their other microphones are made in Vienna? Bandrew! The music test was wonderful!! I need to dust off my Alan Parsons Project albums right now! I don't wear hats, but I'll pay closer attention to my bandanas and appreciate their hair control and sweat drip stopping abilities - much appreciated bandanas, you're the best.
I've never heard Alan Parsons, but you're not the only one to mention that. I may have to dig into his discography. And I'm guessing the reason is cost to manufacture and also when it comes to small circuit electronics I think China kind of has the best manufacturing capabilities at this point so maybe there's some expertise or scale benefits that they can offer. I'm not sure.
Really thorough review, and GREAT guitar work. Might the pronunciation involve a long I sound, as in My Creator, or as in MI-crophone? In Austria, perhaps microphone is pronounced meek-rophone, but in English-language market-speak...
I think we're not getting mic reviews every day from Bandrew just because it takes a bit more time to drop another platinum single while music testing. The mic is impressive. I totally dig the stereo/XY/host+satellite setup through the IN port. I only wish there was an XLR version of micReator as well. Austian Audio seem to have made a solid sounding slightly-above-entry-budget option for music recording AND streaming/podcasting. Way to go, doubleA!
As time has gone on I have been trying to make them better, but the reason they're not every day is because it takes time to test a mic and record and edit a video. I have to do that all while working a day job too. Ha.
@@Podcastage weekly(?) mic reviews and a bunch of side channels/projects on top of a daily job is already astonishing enough. I'm walking home after work rn typing this and can't picture myself recording and editing a video tonight. And music tests are always fun to watch. I even go back to the beyerdynamic tg i51 vs video occasionally to replay the music test again. Ok tmi have a nice weekend 👍
Great video!! can you make a review of the condenser microphone JTS JS 1T? it has very good specs but i don't see any kind of information and test apart from the company...
Thanks for the suggestion. I don't have that mic and haven't ordered one so there's no plan to review it in the near future, but I'll definitely consider it.
@@Podcastage Thanks for the response, I understand but you considering it's more than enough, I will be waiting and in the meantime watching other performances of yours on the guitar with other microphones
Dear Podcastage, there may be an “important” new mic on the market for mobile devices: the Saramonic SmartMic MTV11 UC USB-C Stereo Condenser Microphone. There seems to be few options for a USB-C connector type of cell-phone or iPad. I always lament that I cannot use my Sure SMV-88 on my giant 12” iPad. Yet, this $120 Saramonic mic seems to have the possibility of an omnidirectional condenser mic with the quick plug-and-play advantage of the Sure SMV-88. No cables involved! // I thought I should mention this as no one seems to know about this mic, and there are very few reviews to be found. (Or maybe I just want you to review it for me before I buy it! Ha.) Either way, it seems to be a mic trapped in limbo and in need of some some light! - _The Acoustic Rabbit Hole_
Well it's a bold choice of design, but does look sort of cool, its interesting. Also just to let you know Thanks for your comment responses to Me I appreciate it.
You're welcome to the reply to you. Thanks for watching and for commenting. It's different than the other usb mics, it lays really flat which is good for travel I suppose, and the tillable head kicks butt.
Great review as always, Bandrew...who the heck knows what's in the minds of marketing folk, but I can't help thinking they intended this to be pronounced as "My Creator", kinda like a pun on "Mic Creator", vs. "Me Creator" ;-)
Nice to see AA branch out! Will you do a review of their OD5 as well? I am playing the trombone in an orchestra right now where we are micked up with those microphones so I would assume that they work well for that but it would be nice to know how it fares in other areas. I'm tempted to buy one for my use 😁
I had that mic preordered for 5 months or so and it never shipped so I just cancelled the order. Then I heard Booth Junkie's video on it and I wasn't impresed so I opted not to order them again.
Dear Mr. Parsons. I loved hearing the demo of your new song and look forward to it's release. Would you please sign my 'Eye In the Sky' album? Regarding the mic review, I really like the design. At first listen I found it a bit too mid-forward but over time my ears adjusted and I found it pleasing. The main problem I have with it is the esses, which can be quite biting. I wonder if a popfilter would polish down the bite. I think positioned around 10-12" off corner of mouth it might be okay. Back to the song... really like it.
Okay... a bunch of people have been saying Alan Parsons. I've never heard him, but I'm going to go check that album out because I was really stoked on that song. Seems like I may have a new artist that I'm going to love.
On conference calls, why would you need an active mute button on the mic when platforms like Zoom offer that ability with a simple keyboard shortcut? I think this would be great either for people on the road or for those starting out, even for the price. With those features it could double as an audio interface as well as a main mic. Nice, balanced sound.
I always have my mic muted even if the software I'm using has a mute button as well. It's an added level of assurance that you're not going to unintentionally speak on mic. Muting yourself quickly while drinking is easier to tap a button on mic than mute on the software. Sometimes you get in massive conference calls and you forget that you're not muted in the software, so having the active mute button on mic is a great feature IMO.
this mic could be a game changer for quick, budget, percussion micing. This should allow for a quick and dirty USB solution for micing up anything you want to capture from overhead in stereo or dual mono
I recommend checking out the Mackie Chromium. It's the only other mic I know of with features similar to this and the G-Track Pro. I want to see how it stacks up against these two.
Great review! Sorry to bother you, I need to record myself playing the violin/viola for auditions in halls (my instrument sounds the best in that sort of enviroment) would this microphone be the best option for me? You did mention it had issues with background noise, i'm just not too sure of the implications of this.
I have spent the better part of my day watching a ton of your videos and I really love how informative they are especially for someone completely new to this. I'm in the early stages of trying to get a podcast started and I was hoping to get some advice if that's alright? The setup is a little complicated since theres going to be 4 people in one room and one remote person (the remote person brings its own technical challenges that I'm hoping to tackle afterwards). I'm torn between the Q2U and the XM8500. Q2U seems to offer a better upgrade path and I could use multiple mics in one computer if I follow your tutorial, but could I use multiple of the same type in one computer? I also can't help but to worry about the 16-bit recording. Unless of course I'm worried about bit-rate for no reason. The XM8500 also sounds nice but getting a 4 mic interface adds quite the price hike (or do I go with 4 indivual interfaces?). And finally should I be looking at preamps considering how many tracks will be stacking on top of each other? I'd love to get any advice from you or the community here! Especially if I'm misunderstanding some things from the videos I watched. I'm sorry for the big wall of text but I'm deep in the tech rabbit hole now and looking for some ways out! I also sincerely apologize if this comment isn't appropriate in any way for your comment section.
I would go with 4 XM8500's and a 4 channel interface. Behringer has a 4 channel interface that you should be able to use. 4 Q2u's might give you problems having 4 of the same USB mic on the same computer because I know that was a big issue with USB mics until more recent USB mic releases. 16-bit isn't going to be a huge issue for you unless you're recording super quietly and you need dead silent recordings.
Another excellent review. The G Track Pro is my go to mic. I use it for all my videos. The price of that mic has really gone up. Earlier this year I paid around a hundred for it. By the way, loved the 70's 80s sound of your guitar sample. It reminded me of Eye in the Sky by The Alan Parsons Project. 🎤 🎶 🎸 🎶 🇺🇸
Great tune! A bit if Alan Parsons Project. Think Eye In The Sky. Maybe a little Fleetwood Mac Rhiannon. The Hat tune was very inventive! Thanks for the overview of the mic
Thanks so much for that. I had never heard Alan Parsons until many people metnioedn this sounded like his music. I listened to Eye in the Sky and it's a great album.
Have you ever thought of testing the t.bone microphone ? Like the t.bone RB 500, which I've never seen on TH-cam as a voice review. Very good video by the way !
I did not ever review the VO-7u. I had an issue on my computer where it would distort no matter what level I set my mic at. My replacement did the same and I was told it was faulty so after two failed attempts I decided to skip it.
Hello Bandrew! Could you possibly measure the DC bias provided by the 3.5 mm TRRS jack on the back of the mic between sleeve and ring 2? That would reveal the DC bias required to power the electret condenser capsule in Satellite and Y-Lav. I think these accessory mics may be a good option for devices that only have 3.5 mm plug-in power mic inputs (quite expensive option though). Thank you for the great video as always!
My rubbish listening environment typically masks the nuance in these reviews, but this mic really loved the instruments both via the 2nd channel or on air. The off axis rejection seemed weak but maybe they've picked a more open pattern,, though it's hard to think why. For podcasting and even music I'd have thought you'd want what you pointed it at and not much else. As your said, for casual use a touch mute would have been nice. I think it's impressive they didn't do a "me also" microphone, and is both visually and functionally unusual. Time will tell if those things suit people, but much better than some recent reveals. They also didn't cripple the device by leaving out standard features. It's got more going for it than the recent logitechs, ATRs, etc which have felt like downgrades compared to their previous products.
Just a random thought: do you plan to test/assure if usb mics work with ipads or phones? I just thought that this could be a good addition to all of the tests. But I'm no expert. I can only suggest things? not decide on things. =)
Dang, I was completely sold on this mic but I can't get it loud enough. It was going really well after I increased the bit rate in Audio MIDI and then it sort of wilted on me.
Nice review and music creations! I think it's pronounced 'my creator' like microphone. And any chance on getting the Audix folks to lend you the PDX720?
That would make a lot of sense. ha. I think they may have emailed me at some point about that and I forgot to reply. Then months passed and I felt bad replying so I just left it alone. Ha.
Sorry if this has already been asked/answered, but wondering... with it being an interface n all... would the second input be able to run MIDI via a DIN to 1/4 TRRS ?
If you use this as a portable podcast studio with the satellite mic, do they get the same or separate sound in the headphone jacks? And, do they show up as the same or separate audio inputs in the computer?
It all shows up as a single input on the computer. When the satellite is not plugged in you have the mics input on left and right. When you connect an instrument or satellite the main mic is now channel 1 (or left), and the 2nd input is channel 2 (or right). So in your DAW you would arm two tracks, select channel 1 as the input on one of them, and channel 2 as the input on the second track and then you'd have your two input recording. or if you're doing a stereo recording, just create a stereo track and select a stereo input 1/2. No matter the configuration. Only mic. Mic + Inst. Mic + Satellite, both sound sources are centered so you don't end up with a left right zero latency monitoring mix. And the mix on the main mic and the satellite is the same.
I like how it looks, I like how it sounds. I have generally good vibes toward Austrian Audio. But nobody should be spending over $100 on a USB microphone, and really you can get "more than good enough" at around $50. To my ear, the MiCreator sounds only very slightly better than the Blue Yeti, and the blue Yeti usually sounds indistinguishable from any good $50 USB mic. But a few bonus points to AA for its performance in an untreated room. If you have $200 to spend though, you'll be getting a lot more functionality and flexibility out of a ~$100 audio interface paired with a ~$100 microphone, give or take depending on what's on sale.
I don't know if I'd go so far to say that no one should be spending over $100 on a USB mic. There are people who need the ultra portability, or just don't give a heck about the added function or complexity that might come from an XLR mic into a USB interface.
@@Podcastage Sure, I'm not saying nobody should buy a USB mic. On the contrary I think USB microphones are great and are good enough for most people making content in front their a computer. What I'm trying to say is that people who want a USB mic can get everything they need for under $100. You're pretty much maxed out on sound quality and features by $100, with $50 being the butter zone for good price/performance. In the $100-$200 range it's mostly paying for style, brand recognition, and maybe a minor gimmick or two. There is a caveat though, because the buyer has to be comfortable looking at less-known brands that are outside the xGamerZ flavor of the month bubble. But that's a broad category which includes everything from generic ALLCAPS brands up to MXL and Sennheiser. It's neat AA brought some new features to the table. Presumably somebody buying a MiCreator is already looking for added functionality. But, to me, plugging an extra microphone or guitar into your primary microphone is about the same level of complexity as plugging it into an interface. It's slimmer wires than XLR, but now your primary microphone is a hub with multiple wires coming out of it. The hassle and complexity seems like a wash. But you know what, I'm open to be proven wrong. I bet you have a wide range of USB microphones and I don't recall USB mics being tested in your diminishing returns video.
Mic is meh sounding to me... your performance, chefs kiss, wow! You out did yourself! That first song was awesome! The second one wasn't bad either. Great job as always!
So, do you have to plug your electric guitar through the mic? Can you put the mic in front of a guitar cabinet? I bought this from SweetWater just the other day. But I have no clue what I'm doing. I just wanted to try and make my TH-cam videos sound better. I record the video and sound with my phone and it sounds OKAY but I wanted a little upgrade. Still recording video with my phone but I'm trying to figure this mic out.
At 14:00 in the video I demo the sound of putting the mic in front of my guitar speaker. So you do not have to plug the guitar into the microphone you can use it to mic up the guitar cabinet speaker and record that sound.
@@Podcastage thank you!! How did you have it wired up? This is my “set up” I just plug the mic into my phone and hit record. What setting do I use on the mic? I’m just lost sorry for all the questions
Sorry for off topic but i really need your help. Im stuck between NT1 and SE8 for a multi purpose mic. But mainly recording acoustic guitar. Theres a few controversy about se8 self noise. I absolutely loved se8 tone in your samples but many people are reporting noticable high noise. On the other hand i feel NT1 is a bit boomy for acoustic guitar and I don't know if it's easily fixable with eq.
sE reports the self noise of the se8 to be 13dBA. For an SDC that's not terribly high, but if people have found that the self noise is realistically much higher than that, I can't argue with them. If noise is your biggest concern go for the NT1, or if you just want the sound of the SE8 and noise isn't the biggest concern go for the SDC. You can EQ the NT1 to pull out a bit of the low-end and make it sound less boomy so that shouldn't be too much of a problem.
@@Podcastage on NT1 review you mentioned that you'd preferred if it had more top end and liveliness for acoustic guitar. would say it's something that can be fixed in post? can I get a tone of something like SE8 on acoustic guitar? ( probably by cutting low end and adding high shelf)
@@Podcastage - it's a great mic 😊 definitely ahead of its time. I asked Lewitt why they discontinued it, but never got a clear answer. Now I believe it was the Connect 6 that contributed to the demise. You rock, brother 😊
Damn the songs where fire af. But I don't like the tuning of that mic for that much. For that money it's has so many highs to my ears, but the mids and bass are quite nice. Maybe my ears are quite sensitive today and I have to hear it tomorrow again.
hey bandrew i found out that the presonus m7 is the same mic as the neewer nw-3 mic that you reviewed with the same build but just with a different color on them
If you want an audio interface with the external mic, then that'd be the route to go. But if you want a really compact all in one option this is a nice offering. It's certainly not going to be for everyone.
always depends on your budget, but not all tube mics sound great, that a huge variety , with an AA you get an solid C12 Sound, which can cost up to 25K in vintage gear
If you like the sound of AA mics more than certain tube mics, then yeah. But if you like the sound of a tube mic and are okay with the slightly higher potential for reliability issues, then yeah got for that.
It seems like this baby is made for musicians and not necessarily just for podcasters... For a musician? You get a top notch mic AND a 2 input interface which is a bargain for $199... As I'm typing this, Bandrew is backing me up! ...
I think that it looks like a toy and that "really nice first offering" for a USB mic is underwhelming. Maybe they think that this mic will help expand their user base, but I just struck an Austrian Audio OC818 or 18 off a list of mics that I was considering.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on it. Very interesting how this mic being launched impacts your thoughts on the OC18 and 818 because this should have absolutely zero impact on how those other mics perform. I suppose they can't win everyone over though, there are plenty of other mic companies that make great gear that will serve you well though. happy recording.
Bandrew this is truly another classic. There are bugs under my skin. I need to scrape them out. There are bugs under my skin, I need to scrape them out.
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The music test is really great ! I really appreciate this moment on your tests.
Thanks so much, I appreciate that.
@Podcastage hey bandrew tommyinnit uses the akg p120 microphone for his videos
That’s a great sound for the price. I like that AA continues to innovate, including easy-to-use features not available in most competing mics.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on it Henry. I agree AA is doing some pretty great stuff. They still haven't broken my brain like they did with the OC818 with how fantastic that one sounds, but they continue to deliver.
@@PodcastageThe 818 is a master piece!
Definitely the best music demonstration I've seen you do on this channel. It was definitely worth it, this mic performs wayyyy better than expected! Keep it up, Bandrew!
Wow that's very kind of you to say, thanks so much.
I'm an AA fan [see what I did there?], and I think it's great that they've brought something of their own to this price point. So many others show up with JACM™--just another cheap microphone. Here we're offered a real value proposition, and one that has useable sound with unique options. Great review, Bandrew, and it's great to see you recognized by a quality shop like Austrian Audio as a voice that they hope to hear from. 👏
Thank you so much Keith. I appreciate the kind words and all of the support!
Showed up for an AA USB test, resulted in being blown away by the music tests…because it doesn’t matter so much the gear when performance is amazing! I already knew this after 13 years in music production, but man this was good. This microphone does a lot more than it seems by appearance, but then again, it’s Austrian Audio.
Yeah. It's pretty cool seeing a newer company roll out their lineup.
Thank you for your continued coverage of home recording products! Always love seeing your videos :)
Well thank YOU for watching and for the kind things you've said. I appreciate it very much.
@13:19 I felt less like I was watching a review and more like I was about to see you drop an album on us..... and I loved it.
Haha. Thanks so much Eli.
I’m very impressed with Austrian Audio as a company. Their use of a nice fat cardioid pattern is a wise choice for the application. It is also a bit unusual. They seem to be aiming for a similar response curve - in their case mildly bright - across the model list. Again, a very wise plan (think AKG) to assure loyal users of familiar ground. The new MiCreator is a tad weak in the voice-critical upper bass, but only in comparison with the grownups. Very impressed.
Now, about your music. Once I hear whatever is in your fertile mind today, whatever you’re reviewing means squat to me. Today’s piece was simply spectacular! I bow to you.
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts on this one Peter. It's cool seeing how they develop their lineup of gear. We don't see a brand new company do this often, but we get to see it with AA and Lewitt. Cool stuff to witness.
Also thank you so much for the kind words.
I’m a singer-songwriter looking for some portable gear that is good for traveling and easy to set up for capturing new ideas. MiCreator seems to fit my needs well. Thanks for your review! It really helps me understand the product!
I’m here for the acoustic guitar test sample! Sounds great!
I really love when you do this kind of music tests, would love you to keep it going :333
I appreciate that a lot. Thanks!
Great to see my design in action and that you like it! ⭐️
Bro! The music test like killed me. So good! The DI test. Please release it.
That's a retro influenced look, with the ring around mic!
Yeah it looks like an older capsule mic like that.
love this title, as straight to the point as possible
I forgot to fix the title before it went live. Now it's got a slightly different format than the others for an experiment.
It's very good and its noise reduction is amazing. I was impressed at how well it did in the untreated room. I wonder why AA chose to manufacture this one in China where their other microphones are made in Vienna? Bandrew! The music test was wonderful!! I need to dust off my Alan Parsons Project albums right now! I don't wear hats, but I'll pay closer attention to my bandanas and appreciate their hair control and sweat drip stopping abilities - much appreciated bandanas, you're the best.
"I wonder why AA chose to manufacture this one in China where their other microphones are made in Vienna"
Money
I believe the OC16 is also made in China. A price point question I am sure.
I've never heard Alan Parsons, but you're not the only one to mention that. I may have to dig into his discography. And I'm guessing the reason is cost to manufacture and also when it comes to small circuit electronics I think China kind of has the best manufacturing capabilities at this point so maybe there's some expertise or scale benefits that they can offer. I'm not sure.
Bangers for the music test. ❤
Thank you very much Eli, I really appreciate it.
I really like how you've been broadening what you play. Glad you've kept the silly lyrics, though.
Thanks balrog. Just trying to have some more fun with it.
Wow, your first guitar compilation sounds just like the Alan Parsons Project (probably before your time) awesome!
Never heard Alan parsons Project, but I'm definitely going to be checking that out.
i love the music test! its pop/punk most of the time but now its wild! my week aint complete without the music test
Thanks so much man, I really appreciate that.
Bro, that instrumental mix was fire 🔥 Should definitely add more things like this in future reviews.
Thanks man. I do that whenever there's an audio interface review. I demo the DI by testing electric, acoustic, and bass, and do a short song in it.
A really high quality review with a music test that was on fire. Keep up with the amazing work 🗿
Thank you so much Pollo.
Really thorough review, and GREAT guitar work. Might the pronunciation involve a long I sound, as in My Creator, or as in MI-crophone? In Austria, perhaps microphone is pronounced meek-rophone, but in English-language market-speak...
wow a new musical style that Bandrew plays - dare I say AOR - sounds beautiful though 👍😎 and the review and test is second to none as usual
I don't know what AOR is. What's that?
just a "joke". But seriously its just another meningless label , cause theres only "music"@@Podcastage
I think we're not getting mic reviews every day from Bandrew just because it takes a bit more time to drop another platinum single while music testing.
The mic is impressive. I totally dig the stereo/XY/host+satellite setup through the IN port. I only wish there was an XLR version of micReator as well. Austian Audio seem to have made a solid sounding slightly-above-entry-budget option for music recording AND streaming/podcasting. Way to go, doubleA!
As time has gone on I have been trying to make them better, but the reason they're not every day is because it takes time to test a mic and record and edit a video. I have to do that all while working a day job too. Ha.
@@Podcastage weekly(?) mic reviews and a bunch of side channels/projects on top of a daily job is already astonishing enough. I'm walking home after work rn typing this and can't picture myself recording and editing a video tonight. And music tests are always fun to watch. I even go back to the beyerdynamic tg i51 vs video occasionally to replay the music test again. Ok tmi have a nice weekend 👍
Great video!! can you make a review of the condenser microphone JTS JS 1T? it has very good specs but i don't see any kind of information and test apart from the company...
Thanks for the suggestion. I don't have that mic and haven't ordered one so there's no plan to review it in the near future, but I'll definitely consider it.
@@Podcastage Thanks for the response, I understand but you considering it's more than enough, I will be waiting and in the meantime watching other performances of yours on the guitar with other microphones
sounds really really good
Yeah it's pretty nice.
Great review, as always... LOVED the music btw... really interesting chords and really well structured bassline, etc. You have the skills my fellow :)
Awww shucks, you are too kind Tim.
Love how he states the Microphone's on loan and then proceeds to completely annihilate the box
I never make promises that boxes will even be returned.
Dear Podcastage, there may be an “important” new mic on the market for mobile devices: the Saramonic SmartMic MTV11 UC USB-C Stereo Condenser Microphone. There seems to be few options for a USB-C connector type of cell-phone or iPad. I always lament that I cannot use my Sure SMV-88 on my giant 12” iPad. Yet, this $120 Saramonic mic seems to have the possibility of an omnidirectional condenser mic with the quick plug-and-play advantage of the Sure SMV-88. No cables involved! // I thought I should mention this as no one seems to know about this mic, and there are very few reviews to be found. (Or maybe I just want you to review it for me before I buy it! Ha.) Either way, it seems to be a mic trapped in limbo and in need of some some light! - _The Acoustic Rabbit Hole_
Dude that first music example was so good. Sounds like something Choir Boy would do. Finish that tune and put it up somewhere to listen to.
Thanks so much man.
Well it's a bold choice of design, but does look sort of cool, its interesting. Also just to let you know Thanks for your comment responses to Me I appreciate it.
You're welcome to the reply to you. Thanks for watching and for commenting. It's different than the other usb mics, it lays really flat which is good for travel I suppose, and the tillable head kicks butt.
@@Podcastage Definitely, Keep up the good work.
Great review as always, Bandrew...who the heck knows what's in the minds of marketing folk, but I can't help thinking they intended this to be pronounced as "My Creator", kinda like a pun on "Mic Creator", vs. "Me Creator" ;-)
Thank you so much Wolf! You're very likely right that it's supposed to be My Creator instead of Me Creator. Whoooopsy daisy.
When they do trendy naming like this I think us elders should mispronounce it on purpose. So Mic-Reator gets my vote.
super penultimate is actually cool haha, but the thing before penultimate is the antepenultimate. Keep up with the great content!
So the thing before penultimate is super duper extra special penultimate. Got it. 😎
Nice to see AA branch out! Will you do a review of their OD5 as well? I am playing the trombone in an orchestra right now where we are micked up with those microphones so I would assume that they work well for that but it would be nice to know how it fares in other areas. I'm tempted to buy one for my use 😁
I had that mic preordered for 5 months or so and it never shipped so I just cancelled the order. Then I heard Booth Junkie's video on it and I wasn't impresed so I opted not to order them again.
Thank you for your answer! @@Podcastage
Laughed out loud when he said the mic is on loan…then he chucks the box into the wall like usual. Haha
Dear Mr. Parsons. I loved hearing the demo of your new song and look forward to it's release. Would you please sign my 'Eye In the Sky' album?
Regarding the mic review, I really like the design. At first listen I found it a bit too mid-forward but over time my ears adjusted and I found it pleasing. The main problem I have with it is the esses, which can be quite biting. I wonder if a popfilter would polish down the bite. I think positioned around 10-12" off corner of mouth it might be okay.
Back to the song... really like it.
Okay... a bunch of people have been saying Alan Parsons. I've never heard him, but I'm going to go check that album out because I was really stoked on that song. Seems like I may have a new artist that I'm going to love.
@@PodcastageBandrew, while you are at it, look up his engineering and producer credentials. You are in for a treat.
On conference calls, why would you need an active mute button on the mic when platforms like Zoom offer that ability with a simple keyboard shortcut?
I think this would be great either for people on the road or for those starting out, even for the price. With those features it could double as an audio interface as well as a main mic. Nice, balanced sound.
I always have my mic muted even if the software I'm using has a mute button as well. It's an added level of assurance that you're not going to unintentionally speak on mic. Muting yourself quickly while drinking is easier to tap a button on mic than mute on the software. Sometimes you get in massive conference calls and you forget that you're not muted in the software, so having the active mute button on mic is a great feature IMO.
Sounds pretty good.
Agreed it's pretty good. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts.
this mic could be a game changer for quick, budget, percussion micing. This should allow for a quick and dirty USB solution for micing up anything you want to capture from overhead in stereo or dual mono
Yeah just quick and dirty dual mic setup is a great use for this.
I recommend checking out the Mackie Chromium. It's the only other mic I know of with features similar to this and the G-Track Pro. I want to see how it stacks up against these two.
Great review! Sorry to bother you, I need to record myself playing the violin/viola for auditions in halls (my instrument sounds the best in that sort of enviroment) would this microphone be the best option for me? You did mention it had issues with background noise, i'm just not too sure of the implications of this.
Let's hear it for Bandrew! The Yacht Rock king!
I have heard the term Yacht Rock but never new what it was...if that is yacht rock, SIGN ME UP! Now where can I get a yacht?
I have spent the better part of my day watching a ton of your videos and I really love how informative they are especially for someone completely new to this. I'm in the early stages of trying to get a podcast started and I was hoping to get some advice if that's alright?
The setup is a little complicated since theres going to be 4 people in one room and one remote person (the remote person brings its own technical challenges that I'm hoping to tackle afterwards). I'm torn between the Q2U and the XM8500. Q2U seems to offer a better upgrade path and I could use multiple mics in one computer if I follow your tutorial, but could I use multiple of the same type in one computer? I also can't help but to worry about the 16-bit recording. Unless of course I'm worried about bit-rate for no reason. The XM8500 also sounds nice but getting a 4 mic interface adds quite the price hike (or do I go with 4 indivual interfaces?). And finally should I be looking at preamps considering how many tracks will be stacking on top of each other?
I'd love to get any advice from you or the community here! Especially if I'm misunderstanding some things from the videos I watched.
I'm sorry for the big wall of text but I'm deep in the tech rabbit hole now and looking for some ways out! I also sincerely apologize if this comment isn't appropriate in any way for your comment section.
I would go with 4 XM8500's and a 4 channel interface. Behringer has a 4 channel interface that you should be able to use. 4 Q2u's might give you problems having 4 of the same USB mic on the same computer because I know that was a big issue with USB mics until more recent USB mic releases. 16-bit isn't going to be a huge issue for you unless you're recording super quietly and you need dead silent recordings.
That’s a tasty jam, love the switch up
Thanks man.
Another excellent review. The G Track Pro is my go to mic. I use it for all my videos. The price of that mic has really gone up. Earlier this year I paid around a hundred for it. By the way, loved the 70's 80s sound of your guitar sample. It reminded me of Eye in the Sky by The Alan Parsons Project. 🎤 🎶 🎸 🎶 🇺🇸
That's awesome that you're getting so much use out of the G-Track pro. And thank you for the kind words.
Great tune! A bit if Alan Parsons Project. Think Eye In The Sky. Maybe a little Fleetwood Mac Rhiannon. The Hat tune was very inventive! Thanks for the overview of the mic
Thanks so much for that. I had never heard Alan Parsons until many people metnioedn this sounded like his music. I listened to Eye in the Sky and it's a great album.
@@Podcastage 👍
Have you ever thought of testing the t.bone microphone ?
Like the t.bone RB 500, which I've never seen on TH-cam as a voice review.
Very good video by the way !
Thanks for the suggestion. I've thought about it but haven't ever gone through the trouble of importing them.
That first Wong was completely awesome!! Is it on Spotify? Oh, and nice review. Lots of plusser and also minuses. I like it..
Thanks so much for that. It's not on Spotify, it's just a short Diddy I wrote for this video.
I don't understand whether your song was about ballcap "hat" or drumkit "hat"?
Danke!
Thank you so much for the support Rainer, it is so much appreciated!
@@Podcastage You're dearly welcome, Bandrew!
Thank you for the review! QQ: did you ever review the Deity VO-7U? I thought so, but cannot find the review....
I did not ever review the VO-7u. I had an issue on my computer where it would distort no matter what level I set my mic at. My replacement did the same and I was told it was faulty so after two failed attempts I decided to skip it.
Was that your original music, on the first song? That was really nice.
Yessir that was an original .Thank you.
@@Podcastage I liked it alot.
Hello Bandrew! Could you possibly measure the DC bias provided by the 3.5 mm TRRS jack on the back of the mic between sleeve and ring 2? That would reveal the DC bias required to power the electret condenser capsule in Satellite and Y-Lav. I think these accessory mics may be a good option for devices that only have 3.5 mm plug-in power mic inputs (quite expensive option though). Thank you for the great video as always!
My rubbish listening environment typically masks the nuance in these reviews, but this mic really loved the instruments both via the 2nd channel or on air. The off axis rejection seemed weak but maybe they've picked a more open pattern,, though it's hard to think why. For podcasting and even music I'd have thought you'd want what you pointed it at and not much else. As your said, for casual use a touch mute would have been nice.
I think it's impressive they didn't do a "me also" microphone, and is both visually and functionally unusual. Time will tell if those things suit people, but much better than some recent reveals. They also didn't cripple the device by leaving out standard features. It's got more going for it than the recent logitechs, ATRs, etc which have felt like downgrades compared to their previous products.
Yeah they seemed to have taken a nice approach of designing a fresh mic as opposed to copying every other mic on the market.
Just a random thought: do you plan to test/assure if usb mics work with ipads or phones? I just thought that this could be a good addition to all of the tests. But I'm no expert. I can only suggest things? not decide on things. =)
Most USB mics work with Ipads and phones in general. You just need to get an adapter to be able to plug the usb into your phone.
@@intolerablewobble beacuse of that I would suggest that: most.
That's a great suggestion. Thank you!
Dang, I was completely sold on this mic but I can't get it loud enough. It was going really well after I increased the bit rate in Audio MIDI and then it sort of wilted on me.
Needs a LS-208 kind of microphone from Austrian audio with the OC18 capsule and internals with off axis rejection.Shape it like the SM7B and I'm sold.
I would love to see their broadcast condenser take.
Nice review and music creations! I think it's pronounced 'my creator' like microphone. And any chance on getting the Audix folks to lend you the PDX720?
That would make a lot of sense. ha. I think they may have emailed me at some point about that and I forgot to reply. Then months passed and I felt bad replying so I just left it alone. Ha.
BTW I have the Audix PDX720 and Neat Worker Bee 2. It would be an honor to send them for review if you're ever interested. Thanks and love your show!
When do Bandrew Smooth Jamz start dropping? Loved song #1.
I really did like the song so maybe I will do something like that.
Sorry if this has already been asked/answered, but wondering... with it being an interface n all... would the second input be able to run MIDI via a DIN to 1/4 TRRS ?
If you use this as a portable podcast studio with the satellite mic, do they get the same or separate sound in the headphone jacks? And, do they show up as the same or separate audio inputs in the computer?
It all shows up as a single input on the computer. When the satellite is not plugged in you have the mics input on left and right. When you connect an instrument or satellite the main mic is now channel 1 (or left), and the 2nd input is channel 2 (or right). So in your DAW you would arm two tracks, select channel 1 as the input on one of them, and channel 2 as the input on the second track and then you'd have your two input recording. or if you're doing a stereo recording, just create a stereo track and select a stereo input 1/2.
No matter the configuration. Only mic. Mic + Inst. Mic + Satellite, both sound sources are centered so you don't end up with a left right zero latency monitoring mix. And the mix on the main mic and the satellite is the same.
I like how it looks, I like how it sounds. I have generally good vibes toward Austrian Audio.
But nobody should be spending over $100 on a USB microphone, and really you can get "more than good enough" at around $50. To my ear, the MiCreator sounds only very slightly better than the Blue Yeti, and the blue Yeti usually sounds indistinguishable from any good $50 USB mic. But a few bonus points to AA for its performance in an untreated room.
If you have $200 to spend though, you'll be getting a lot more functionality and flexibility out of a ~$100 audio interface paired with a ~$100 microphone, give or take depending on what's on sale.
I don't know if I'd go so far to say that no one should be spending over $100 on a USB mic. There are people who need the ultra portability, or just don't give a heck about the added function or complexity that might come from an XLR mic into a USB interface.
@@Podcastage Sure, I'm not saying nobody should buy a USB mic. On the contrary I think USB microphones are great and are good enough for most people making content in front their a computer. What I'm trying to say is that people who want a USB mic can get everything they need for under $100. You're pretty much maxed out on sound quality and features by $100, with $50 being the butter zone for good price/performance. In the $100-$200 range it's mostly paying for style, brand recognition, and maybe a minor gimmick or two.
There is a caveat though, because the buyer has to be comfortable looking at less-known brands that are outside the xGamerZ flavor of the month bubble. But that's a broad category which includes everything from generic ALLCAPS brands up to MXL and Sennheiser.
It's neat AA brought some new features to the table. Presumably somebody buying a MiCreator is already looking for added functionality. But, to me, plugging an extra microphone or guitar into your primary microphone is about the same level of complexity as plugging it into an interface. It's slimmer wires than XLR, but now your primary microphone is a hub with multiple wires coming out of it. The hassle and complexity seems like a wash.
But you know what, I'm open to be proven wrong. I bet you have a wide range of USB microphones and I don't recall USB mics being tested in your diminishing returns video.
When does this album drop
I wish I had an album to drop. ha. thanks for watching.
Sticker in this complectation is most interesting. Can you make a review of it? 😊😂
Thanks. Nice content. I have relax when watching)
Thanks so much for watching and glad that it helped you relax.
Could this mic go head to head with the Rhode nt-usb I’m having a hard time choosing
Yay, new mic!
New mic day is good day.
Mic is meh sounding to me... your performance, chefs kiss, wow! You out did yourself! That first song was awesome! The second one wasn't bad either. Great job as always!
Thanks so much Pags. I'm embarrassed I was calling you Pax before.
@@Podcastage oh its fine. No worries. Just dont call me late for dinner… im such a dad…
Could this be placed into a tascam x8 for extra mic use???????
So, do you have to plug your electric guitar through the mic? Can you put the mic in front of a guitar cabinet? I bought this from SweetWater just the other day. But I have no clue what I'm doing. I just wanted to try and make my TH-cam videos sound better. I record the video and sound with my phone and it sounds OKAY but I wanted a little upgrade. Still recording video with my phone but I'm trying to figure this mic out.
At 14:00 in the video I demo the sound of putting the mic in front of my guitar speaker. So you do not have to plug the guitar into the microphone you can use it to mic up the guitar cabinet speaker and record that sound.
@@Podcastage thank you!! How did you have it wired up? This is my “set up” I just plug the mic into my phone and hit record. What setting do I use on the mic? I’m just lost sorry for all the questions
Very smooth sibilance
Do you think it is better to get shure sm57 with scarllet 2i2 than this mic (micreator)
I clicked for the mic and stayed for the music 😊
Thanks so much.
Dudes been working out, those arms been busy stomping stickers and throwing boxes.
Ha! Boxes will never survive!
Sorry for off topic but i really need your help.
Im stuck between NT1 and SE8 for a multi purpose mic. But mainly recording acoustic guitar.
Theres a few controversy about se8 self noise. I absolutely loved se8 tone in your samples but many people are reporting noticable high noise. On the other hand i feel NT1 is a bit boomy for acoustic guitar and I don't know if it's easily fixable with eq.
sE reports the self noise of the se8 to be 13dBA. For an SDC that's not terribly high, but if people have found that the self noise is realistically much higher than that, I can't argue with them. If noise is your biggest concern go for the NT1, or if you just want the sound of the SE8 and noise isn't the biggest concern go for the SDC. You can EQ the NT1 to pull out a bit of the low-end and make it sound less boomy so that shouldn't be too much of a problem.
@@Podcastage on NT1 review you mentioned that you'd preferred if it had more top end and liveliness for acoustic guitar. would say it's something that can be fixed in post?
can I get a tone of something like SE8 on acoustic guitar? ( probably by cutting low end and adding high shelf)
Do you remember the Lewitt DGT 650? :)
I think I actually have one still in the box. I bought it planning to review it and then it was discontinued.
@@Podcastage - it's a great mic 😊 definitely ahead of its time. I asked Lewitt why they discontinued it, but never got a clear answer. Now I believe it was the Connect 6 that contributed to the demise. You rock, brother 😊
Damn the songs where fire af. But I don't like the tuning of that mic for that much. For that money it's has so many highs to my ears, but the mids and bass are quite nice. Maybe my ears are quite sensitive today and I have to hear it tomorrow again.
Thanks so much, I really do appreciate that.
I just saw this mic and I was wondering if I'd see you get a review mic
Yes sir it is here. =)
You make me want to learn how to play the guitar.
No reason not to do it! It's a ton of fun.
hey bandrew i found out that the presonus m7 is the same mic as the neewer nw-3 mic that you reviewed with the same build but just with a different color on them
That's a shame Personus would do that.
And why is it needed for such a price? Is it more unprofitable to buy a set from Focusrite?
If you want an audio interface with the external mic, then that'd be the route to go. But if you want a really compact all in one option this is a nice offering. It's certainly not going to be for everyone.
The beginning of the music test kinda sounded like extreme’s “more than words”
Very interesting...I hadn't heard that before.
Thanks!
amazing songs!
You're too kind. Thanks for listening.
what do you think of the hyperx dupcast?
I haven't ever used it so I'm not able to share any thoughts on it. Sorry.
Affiliate links missing Bro...
I think I added the links I could find. Thanks.
That bass you played was extremely nasty (In the best possible way)
I still need to buy a sans amp because I love how those sound for bass, just takes a nice bass to awesome filthy sound.
"of COURSE he got an early unit" - skipper :P
Haha. Yeah, I was lucky enough to get one. Thanks for checking it out as always Lyander.
Now beginning to wonder if I should just ditch buying a tube mic and go for an Austrian Audio product😳
always depends on your budget, but not all tube mics sound great, that a huge variety , with an AA you get an solid C12 Sound, which can cost up to 25K in vintage gear
If you like the sound of AA mics more than certain tube mics, then yeah. But if you like the sound of a tube mic and are okay with the slightly higher potential for reliability issues, then yeah got for that.
I see your NTH-100 has a cracked headband lock, as well.
Yeah they finally bit the dust which is something I was expecting for a long time.
So you're kind with stickers now?
I'm trying to grow as a person.
It seems like this baby is made for musicians and not necessarily just for podcasters... For a musician? You get a top notch mic AND a 2 input interface which is a bargain for $199... As I'm typing this, Bandrew is backing me up! ...
I got you.
MiLikey...MiWant it!! 😎
Glad the video was helpful in identifying that you like it. Thanks for watching and commenting.
MiCreator isn't your average USB microphone. You technically get a microphone and an audio interface for $199
antepenultimate = 3rd from last
Thank you so much.
I think that it looks like a toy and that "really nice first offering" for a USB mic is underwhelming. Maybe they think that this mic will help expand their user base, but I just struck an Austrian Audio OC818 or 18 off a list of mics that I was considering.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on it. Very interesting how this mic being launched impacts your thoughts on the OC18 and 818 because this should have absolutely zero impact on how those other mics perform. I suppose they can't win everyone over though, there are plenty of other mic companies that make great gear that will serve you well though. happy recording.
“It’s a loaner…” *destroys box*
Boxes will forever suffer.
@@Podcastage haha love it. You’re the best Bandrew!
Avermedia am8 plz
I searched that and it didn't come up. Fifine AM8 and Aver AM310 showed up.
@@Podcastage Sorry avermedia am350
Bandrew this is truly another classic. There are bugs under my skin. I need to scrape them out. There are bugs under my skin, I need to scrape them out.
A shower might help with that feeling.
Where did bandrew get so fucking cut?
I don't think I could be classified as cut in any world.