$400-500 VOCAL MIC SHOOTOUT: Aston Spirit VS Shure SM7B || Look North Recordings
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- The ULTIMATE SHOOTOUT of my favorite microphones between the $400-500 dollar range! Which one sounded better in the mix? Lemme know in the comments!
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1:11 Shure SM7B (DRY)
1:39 Aston Spirit (DRY)
2:07 Shure SM7B (PROCESSED)
2:39 Aston Spirit (PROCESSED)
I actually preferred the SM7B for your voice for this particular track and resonance of notes in the song.
The Spirit by far comes across more clean in post production from what I've seen. It can actually go round for round with mics in the $1k range. The SM7B just lacks clarity and makes more sense as a podcast mic to me IMHO...
I really like that take!! I totally agree! The 7B is a good versatility choice but not always the best for a crispy vocal
2:48 is why the Aston Spirit. The presence and detail is not shrill as is the case with Blue mics, it's not overly detailed as with some other large condensers. It's open, clear but not overly detailed to where it's brittle.
Well said 💯🍻
Really well said. This has been my observation with condenser mics. It's been a battle looking for what soothes the sound I am looking for. Most condenser mics are too detailed, hence they have the brittle sound which then becomes harsh.
Bro it's super dope for a first yt video, keep it up man!
Thanks so much!
Thank you for this. I own the sm7b, but have been having so much trouble in post EQ trying to fix too much mid-range and not enough sparkle. I got the sm7b to handle my loud notes, but my local store has this Aston Spirit on sale tomorrow. I never thought someone would do a comparison between the two I just came online to review the Aston. Thank you it's very helpful. In your sample I can definitely hear the muddiness in the 7B and the clarity in the Aston. I found Neumann TM 103 was very harsh-sounding for my voice but fingers crossed the spirit will do a little better. Thanks again.
How is it now, do you still use it. I was planning to get the SM7B but I'm definitely thinking of the aston spirit right now
Aston spirit sounds really good and you have a nice voice. I just ordered this mic! Can't wait to record my new music with it!
Yoooo I’m so glad that I influenced your decision!! You should hit me up on Instagram and show me some tracks you end up recording on it!
So good! Can I stream this song anywhere? Also I think you just sold me on the Spirit!
Hella good review man!
Ayyy thank you so much fam!
This was interesting! The SM7B sounds like a pure "voice", while the Aston sounds like a person singing, in real life. I like how the SM7B removes the natural details and leaves a clean voice behind
Actually My 2 favorites microphones , both have their own sound, both perfect for rap vocals
El Murmullo TOTALLY agree!!! Definitely my top 2 for rap
That song is dope!
The aston sounded really good with your voice.
Aston spirit sounded more present & clear to me. Whether that helps it sit better in a mix though I’m not so sure. I preferred the Spirit though judging from your test & mixing
Thank you!!!
Ayo man I don't care how and when but you and your artist gotta release that heat ASAP that shit don't deserve to stay on a mic comparison video forever LET THE SONG BREATHE MAN IT'S TOO GOOD
DUDE. THIS. Thank you for this comment 🙏
@@looknorthrecordings Indeed brother you killed! thanks for doing this. blessings!!
I got both the mics too even though I just got the SM7B for you the SM7B for sure, sounds way warmer and it feels like the highs are much harder to control with the Aston and of course, as I am in a room that is not treated very well, the Sm7b should be a better pick.
aye man songs dope fr
Jacob karakas thanks so much man!!!!!
Thank you
sick tune
ayyyyy THANKS BRO!
The Aston Killed in the post-recording... sounded ready for the radio !
Ayyy that’s what I thought too!!!
Track is Fire bro !!
Thank you fam!!
Wish you would do more mic shootouts because our voices sound pretty similar
Edsknife my most recent video is another one actually!! 👌🏾
That is some dope shit! Was your vocal processed through hardware, software or both? Could you give some insight to the vocal chain used in logic?
James St. Michael it was definitely a more hybrid processing approach! Normally I run my vocals through a Neve style preamp/EQ before it hits Logic just to give it a little more weight and softness on the highs, but it can be easily emulated with the “Console EQ” on Logic’s Vintage EQ section!
@@looknorthrecordings Sweet! What interface or convertors do you use and what plugins did you process that vocal with? I heard the "warmth" from that pre and had a feeling there was some analog in the equation.
James St. Michael my converter is just a Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 gained all the way down so that I’m only getting gain from my preamps! And for plugins for the processed versions, I was using a blue 1176 style compressor plugin with the gain reduction all they way pinned and then a Pultec EQ plugin with some 15k boost and 200 Hz boost!
@@looknorthrecordings NICE! Thanks for the wisdom bro!
Hey, very nice video, for a first video, wow!
Its hard to say what sounds better, both sounds very good in DRY!
In mix I would take Spirit, because its more detailed (in highs); I think its because of the different frequency response in the higher ranges
You can see the Spirit has this little frequency boost in range from 7K to 10K, but I am not an audio expert :D
The SM7B cuts out these frequencies between 7K to 10k...
So maybe this is the reason Spirit is performing better in the mix.
But to be honest, if you don´t listen with good headphones (or direct from phone or sth.), nobody will notice the difference between both :)
Do you own both? I just bought me the Spirit and now thought about the SM7B, it´s just a extreme versatile package :)
I do have both and yeah that’s something I’ve noticed as well!! The 7B kills it at capturing vocals that are more aggressive because of the small lack of detail in the high end, because that part can be the most annoying to fix in post on a belting or screaming vocal, for example. I prefer the Spirit for softer/airier vocals for sure! And the high end sparkle is really pleasant and intact!
Good job beo
Brooo!!! You need to post more music!!! You're fire!!!!!!
Thanks so much dude! Trying to work more videos into my schedule as we speak!
@@looknorthrecordings i agree, need this as a finished song, that shit was soooo fire man
Bro thank you! I loved the Aston so much more it really brought out every detail in your voice. I might get the Aston Origin which is a lil cheaper and just the cardioid pattern. Funny without the beat it was kind of uhhhh, but with the beat it was so fire. That's how all musicians sound to me by the way without the beat so really cool to see when the music and lyrics mix.
The origin is a perfect choice! I had the chance to use an origin before I got my spirit and I was thoroughly impressed with both, I just wanted the extra mic patterns and gain switch
I know dynamic mic's have their use cases but I just love condenser mic's on vocals, very open, lots of high end.
Yeah that’s true but you can always add a bit more high end to the mix
ELDRAZI very true but I’ve noticed that boosting high end on a recording that’s lacking the high end production can bring up a little harshness and it sounds a little less natural than when it’s picked up by the mic. Just my experience!
DID YOU EVER POST THIS TRACK SOMEWHERE
NEED IT
Representing for The Ansible 💎
AYYYY My BOIS
Been looking for the song for a week where is it?? Or is it just a sample for this comparison?
Aston Spirit hands down! 😍😍
Bro that hook was fire. Mad jeremih vibes.
I don’t care about the mics now 🤣 I wanna work. Get that 🇺🇸 x 🇦🇺 Colab going 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
Johniepee hut me up on insta man! @looknorthrecordings
Ok coming thru with the Vocals!!! 🔥🔥Both sound amazing but I vibe with the 1st one more !! ✨
Thanks for the Comment Stazi! The 7B definitely works on ALOT of different sources
Plsss compare Shure SM7B with
Vanguard V4 and
lauten audio LA320
M super confused which one to buy
OOOO that would be a really cool video! Thanks for commenting my man!
just bought the aston today but holy hell man i need to know what 808 you using in the track
It’s gonna be a worthwhile purchase fam! And as for the 808, I honestly don’t know bro haha I picked my giant libraries of 808 packs
Wheres this song at?
Aston is better to my ears and I think my voice is similar too! leaning that way!
I think in the processed mix the shure blended in better and was smoother overall, but the Aston made the vocals come forward more. So it’s a little bit punchier with the Aston, however there is a Hiss that comes with that punch. If you have a good computer software to negate that that would be great, but if you’re like me recording on a standalone unit still, it will be more challenging to get rid of that slight hiss in the mid range.
Yeah I tried to keep it as natural as possible for the dry examples, the Aston tends to clean up pretty well with some gating and EQ for sure! I've also noticed that there's a little bit more rejection that the Shure didn't totally have as well.
Please finish this song lol. I’ve caught myself singing the chorus at work
I like the Shure SM7B, The vocal is more deep in the mix.
Spirit sounded much clearer and natural. But the shure did sound good with all the effects. But in reality The spirit is the better mic and I think the effects should not be the reason. Effects can be used in many different ways. I think I am sold on the Aston.
same here man!
What other hardware are you using with your mic? Sounds 🔥🔥
Normally I run mics through a DIYRE Colour Preamp and a Chameleon Labs 560 EQ before it hits Logic!
Look North Recordings appreciate that brother sounds crispy I’m trying to get my spirit to sound that good
Please post this song 🔥🔥🔥
FIRE ASS HOOK TOO PLAYA!!!!!!
Boy you was SANGIN
haha YOU BET
@@looknorthrecordings is this record out?
Aye you sang better in the SM7b take (not important) but the Aston sounded way more clear ✨
Yeah I noticed that as well! The Aston had a lot of natural detail and I had to boost more highs on the 7B for the mix!
Seems like a no brainer to me 🤷🏽♂️
There is no way to compare those two. They're both sound different. Get both, and use them what they're for.
SM7B for your voice for sure. Highs of the spirit is kinda piercing to the ear in my opinion.
Wich mic is your favourite?
Lima PERSONALLY, for lower voices and female voices, I like the Aston, for more midrange-y voices or more aggressive vocal styles, I like the 7B for sure
@@looknorthrecordings people say I’m like a trip pie redd/juice wrld type voice, but also sometimes a low budget weekend . Which would you recommend?
@@CeeloThatMane id recommend the Aston Spirit!!
I want this Song tho Whats up
Follow Ian Motion on Spotify, he’ll be dropping it soon!
the sound of the spirit is more direct, it has more clarity, I like it better
The spirit sounds a little hollow to me, think that's a lack of mid range.
ASTON HANDS DOWN..
The Aston suits your voice better
thank you for making your first video but never ever begin a video with YELLING AND CLAPPING ever again
remember sometimes listeners are calibrating highly varying video levels
also don't snap or clap in the middle of speaking. your mic picks it up really loud
Yo thanks for the feedback bro! No ones said that before! I appreciate that.
Yeah no lie i was bout to click off until he said it was is first vid
When is everyone gonna realize that the SM7B is not good for music, it's only good for Podcast and radio.
I think the Shure is better hidden imperfections or maybe it's just cannot pick them... It sounds good but idk have the strong body but doesnt have that richness or pleasant for my ears i still looking for the words hahahaha now i'm thinking the proccesed work is works better on the Sm7b 🤣🥲