Mic Roundup Part 2: Affordable Tube Condenser Mics
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.ค. 2024
- Join Sonic Scoop’s Justin Colletti as he tests out some tube condenser microphones that won’t break the bank. Here he’ll check out the Rode NTK, the Se z5600a II, the Lauten Audio LA-320, and the Avantone CV-12. He’ll give his thoughts on each microphone, but more importantly you’ll get to hear the difference yourself as he tests each capsule on vocals and acoustic guitars.
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3:52 CV12
4:38 LA-320
5:24 Z5600a II
I have been waiting for a good La-320 review thank you. Im excited to get mine in the mail.
wow.... listen to this with high quality headphones or quality monitors, that high frequency roll off on the lauten la 320... wow what a difference.... so clear with it off, sounds amazing!
I’m pissed you didn’t test the NTK with the singer as I’m about to buy one!
I actually think the sE and the Lauten sounded the best to my ear. The sE seemed like a much richer tone, but for the pricepoint difference between these... the Lauten is the clear winner in my book. If used in a mix... I don't feel that any of these would sound bad at all. I guess it depends on what you're recording. Thanks for the review.
Why there's no take of rode ntk by her singing and guitaring?
There is a previous episode going over condenser mics in which they tested the NTK.
@@ConsiderGaming Where is it?
The black one after you switched it, sounds best to my ears.
I have a CV12 (and many others) in my studio and record people on it every week. One of the best mics I've heard. Its really a well balanced mic. I swap out to try some others but always land back on the CV12 as my fav.
Have you tried Lauten Audio LA320?
Lauten la-320 going through a neve 511 would sound amazing
The Avantone is really natural sounding and clear. Very nice.
La320 sounds fantastic!
The Avantone CV12 is by far the best recording microphone out of all of these and many more. Especially for the price. It's a steal.
I got the NTK and been using it for a few years. I've never really liked it, the top end "sizzles" a bit too much for my taste. I've looked around online and it seems a lot people don't like the tube that comes installed in it and recommend changing it with an ecl86 tube instead.
What is the difference between the SE Electronics Z5600A VII Condenser Microphone and the SE Electronics - sE Z5600a MK2 ?
Hmmm, didn't fall immediately in love with any of the mics. The Lauten and SE sounded solid on the guitar, a little different position on the Lauten to avoid the boom and bring the top a little closer would sound nice.
I've got two Avantone Cv12's and was never impressed by how they sounded. That low mid bump and crunchy upper mid isn't real fantastic. The Cv12's are fairly simple to mod into better microphones, pushing them closer to the newer Telefunken RFT series mics. But, I suppose you could just buy a Copperhead and skip the fuss.
Did you not do a take with the Rode?
Lauten LA320 is far better than the Avantone CV-12. Owned both.
Greetings, this was an awesome line up for mics shootout. I own a few of these mics and one thing I picked up on this shootout is the Ssssssssss cutting threw even with the spoken vocal. I'm wondering what was added to the vocal chain that pushed those Sssssss to the forefront?
Also my ntk sounds a ton warmer, nice on rb and rap, where cv12 sounds more like a pop vocal Mic, but on this shootout they both did not sound like they usually sound. Am I the only person that ears are having a hard time with this shootout?
Please list vocal chain and effects settings if any. Thanks.
La320 sounds good
Seemed like it captured more of the sound
Yes, I think they should have included the Rode NTK in the apples for apples test, Its in the same price range, best your heart, but they should have let another person (a non smoker) to this review as it seems his voice clarity suffers from cigarettes' smoking influence
The second and 3rd one sounded a lot better then the first mic on my opinion. But not sure which one id choose.
great shootout
3:50 What?!? You had a chance to run a Taylor acoustic through a Mesa Rectifier and you DIDN’T?!?
Buen video 👏🏻👏🏻. Consulta La del Rode ntk?
Hi i have a question guys. Can i connect tube condenser mic to a audio interface? or i must have preamp to use it?
Typically, tube condenser microphones include a dedicated preamp or you will need to purchase or borrow one. >Mark
I like the sE Gemini because that’s the mic Phoebe Bridgers sung on in her Paste Studio session.. sounded heckin mint
One thing I have found is that the SE mics provide the cleanest and highest quality not even the neumann I've tested tons of mics and SE mic brand is beyond awesome.
But the Gemini costs twice what these do!
Why didn’t you test the NTK
I might be on my own here but I prefer the SE. Especially on the guitar.
Hi. Good, constructive video, Man. I personally have and use the Rode NTK. I am happy with it, but I came across the : SE Z5600a of recent. And like how it looks and from various video's, more importantly, how it Sounds.
does it matter which preamp to use?
The importance of the microphone preamp is critical in the signal chain. >Mark
Distortion on ''let you go'' I suppose its the pre amp since it is on all mics.
Yes sir, and it didn't sound nice at all.
Hi! can someone help please? can the Rode NTK used with Irig Pre?lets say i find a mic but i dont have the original power supply
If you have the Rode NTK mic along with the NTK-P power supply, it would be possible to connect it to the iRig Pre. Unfortunately, the mic does not work at all without the power supply. Please see page 7 of the manual for more details about the setup: bhpho.to/39Ouwpd
Avantone for vocal
SE Z5600A for guitar
The mix of avantone sounds better than others.
SE mic I liked best for vocal & guitar
This sold me on the CV12 over the Lauten
Lauten Audio LA320 for vocal!
SE Z5600a II for Guitar.
For price? LAUTEN!
def. agree, ur gunn have to eq that 320 tho for vocals... but its definitly the most full and it gives u something to work with, the cv12 avatone u might not need to eq as much but ur gunna have to compress more or boost some mid range or 5 k in the eq, im not a fan of boosting eq, only cutting, i know its really not different but it is lol, and its weird how the SE sounds so great on the guitar but by far the worst on the vocals, IN MY OPINION everyone has their own but have one with some high quality head phones on or some nice monitors before u just start talking shit listening off laptop speakers
Corect, agree . Lauten for vocal .
CV12 is dead in the critical midrange.
What the heck? Why was the NTK not included in the singer/songwriter portion of this video?
Nice Video . Thanks
Thanks for watching!
Z5600a II шикарный
у меня он топчик
What type of headset was the woman using when she played guitar and sang?
Beyerdynamic DT770Pro
The Cv12 Has a Great Mid Sound tone, But the La-320 Has The Gloss
I have questions? Currently I’m using Rode NTK Mic with Avid mbox. Personus Tubepre V2 can support?
Sure, just connect the XLR output of the NTK-P Power Supply to the microphone input of the PreSonus TubePre V2. >Mark
Please make more choices
How did the AKG P820 Tube escape a shootout like this? Amazing microphone at a really low price.
I like this girl so much
You forgot to test the best one NTK Rode!
Because it's not the best one...
I had an NTK. It’s only the best if it’s the best you’ve tried.
Just can't take my eyes off from the...
others are brighter and "present" but man!, CV12 sounds so smooth and natural, neutral and well balanced, like ready to be mixed.
I would need to take some brightness from the other mics though...
Good job there B&H
What microphone stand is that
They were using something like this: The K&M 21020 (Chrome) tripod microphone stand and boom offers lightweight and sturdy support for live sound and recording applications. The stand features a fixed length boom measuring 33" with an adjustable height between 35.50 and 65". bhpho.to/2I65Iyr >Mark
“Affordable” but no prices were listed but the first mic
Why didnt you show the difference on the roll off with the SE Z5600??? wtf
the se wins
Sulene is so beautiful. She also has beutiful vocals.
I like the CV-12
Lauten 320 the best
I watched it but didnt see any affordable ones
Then you should pick another hobby. These are definitely cheap enough mics to get results you will actually be happy with
@@brandonjusticemusic9092 lol, I have paid less than $2 for a lapel on eBay and had good results. Good luck with your new venture.
Z5600a II is noticeably better for me.
Not for that price it isn't. 😂🤣🤣😂
Music Page Why are you here then this is not the place for 100-150$ Mics.
@@giuliano8031the SE 6500 is not a $100 mic it's an $1,100 Mic... and it's also the best sounding Mic in this entire video
Rode NTK where?.
The Rode NTK is the first microphone mentioned in the video.
sorry might sound stupid, being a tube mic. does the tube need replacing ? whats the life like
The tubes can be replacement generally by the manufacturer and there isn't a standard lifespan on them.
I love Justin, and I love sonic scoop, but Justin looks like he has bodies in the trunk.
Avantone best !!!
Bless her, she is quite pitchy.
3:36 & 4:23
I’m afraid how many bad comments there are!!!
Perfect comparison with good technic and singer :)
TH-cam is plenty of stupid childs.
3:36
4:23
5:09
0:30 2:38
Distorted tracks. You can clearly heare it with low volume.
I cringed listening to this with headphones
man, oh man, oh an, who has the cash for such things...
Subzero tube mic at Gear4music in the UK is a rebadged CV12. £200 gbp. Still expensive but a bit of a bargain compared to the CV12 price!
Is she an angle. So beautiful girl with very potential vocals.
ken not
CV12
That was revealing she can't even strum those mics rock
First
I had to stop watching once she started singing..
Thats rude! Don't be a dick because she's not your style.
He right tho she off key
cool mics....not my cup of tea
I can't tell which is good... she is singing out of tune big time
slap some autotune on it
Big facts
Terrible examples dude😪
She is out of key.
This is horrible, on voice everything sounds awful, sorry.
La-320 is SICC AF 🅱️
This singer needs to work on intonation, breath support, & her upper and mix registers in general. smh. I could grab a random kid off the street more skilled than her... no offense.
This is a MIC test.
The se 5600 sounded the best of the mall